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Fess Parker was listed as a television actor, film actor and stage actor. Fess Parker was born in Fort Worth, Texas, United States on August 16, 1924. Death is recorded on March 18, 2010, at the age of 85. Education on record includes Central High School and University of Texas at Austin. Awards on record include Disney Legends (1991).
My Take
Fess Parker was a giant in every sense, a 197 cm Texan who became the face of the American frontier through Disney's Davy Crockett and television's Daniel Boone. What I admire is the scale of his screen presence; he didn't just play pioneers, he embodied a whole national mythology with an easy, towering calm. Being named a Disney Legend in 1991 was fitting. Equally impressive is his second act as a successful winemaker, proving the man had range beyond the screen. He lived large and built things to last, and that earns my respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fess Parker
- Name (Japanese)
- フェス・パーカー
- Reading
- ふぇす・ぱーかー
- Born
- August 16, 1924 – March 18, 2010
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- Height
- 197 cm
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / singer / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Central High School
- University
- University of Texas at Austin
Awards & achievements
- 1991 Disney Legends
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fess%20Parker
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q553575
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Fess Parker born?
Born August 16, 1924.
When did Fess Parker die?
Died March 18, 2010, aged 85.
Where was Fess Parker from?
Fess Parker was from Fort Worth, Texas, United States.
What did Fess Parker do?
Fess Parker worked as television actor, film actor, stage actor, singer, actor.
How tall was Fess Parker?
Fess Parker was 197 cm.
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