Fess Elisha Parker, Jr. (August 16, 1924 – March 18, 2010) was an American film and television actor best known for his portrayals of Davy Crockett in the Walt Disney 1954–1955 TV miniseries, which aired on ABC, and as Daniel Boone in an NBC television series from 1964 to 1970. He was also known as a winemaker and resort owner-operator.
Fess Parker has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Davy Crockett Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier, Davy Crockett and the River Pirates. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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