Fess Parker

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Characters played by Fess Parker

Daniel Boone — Daniel Boone (1964)

Legendary American frontiersman and explorer navigating wilderness challenges.

Jim Coates — Old Yeller (1957)

Father who leaves for Kansas cattle business, leaving Travis in charge.

Sgt. Bill Pike — Hell Is for Heroes (1962)

A senior non-commissioned officer tasked with maintaining discipline and coordinating the tactical defense and deception ruse against the German forces.

Davy Crockett — Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956)

Legendary frontiersman and folk hero, skilled marksman and riverboatman.

Davy Crockett — Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (1955)

Tennessee frontier hero and central protagonist. Serves in the Creek War, becomes a magistrate and Tennessee state legislator, and later a U.S. Congressman. Defends Native American treaty rights against corrupt politicians. Ultimately joins the defense of the Alamo, fighting to the death for liberty.

James J. Andrews — The Great Locomotive Chase (1956)

Leader of the raiding party ordered to hijack a train and destroy bridges. He seizes the General, but after failing to burn the bridge and being pursued, he is captured and executed. He requests a final meeting with Fuller before his death.

Davy Crockett — Davy Crockett's Keelboat Race (1955)

Legendary frontiersman and politician who fights for justice and Native American rights.

Davy Crockett — Davy Crockett Goes to Congress (1955)

A frontier hero whose search for purpose leads him into law enforcement, peacemaking, and the defense of the Alamo.

John 'Doc' Grayson — Westward Ho, The Wagons! (1956)

Aspiring physician who proves to be the real leader of the wagon train and successfully heals a wounded Sioux chief's son, earning the tribe's trust and escort.

Cam Bleeker — The Jayhawkers! (1959)

Cam Bleeker is a former raider and convicted prisoner who escapes and returns to his farm. Gov. William Clayton coerces him into infiltrating Luke Darcy's gang and capturing Darcy. Bleeker gains Darcy's trust, arranges a federal trap, but kills Darcy rather than allowing him to face the gallows.

Sheriff Buck Weston — The Hangman (1959)

Sheriff Buck Weston is a kindly local lawman who warns Bovard that Johnny Bishop is highly respected in town. He is connected to Selah and wants to marry her, but she ultimately chooses Bovard instead. Buck is also present when Bovard explains that he is leaving law enforcement for California.

Career Overview

Fess Parker has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Davy Crockett Collection with 6 titles. Signature works include Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett and the River Pirates, Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
48
Birth Date
1924-08-16
Birth Place
Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q553575), public domain (CC0).