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Fess Parker
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| Nickname: | Fessbo |
| Known for: | Old Yeller, The Great Locomotive Chase, Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier |
| Birth name: | Fess Elisha Parker. Jr. |
| Birthday: | 16 August 1925, Fort Worth, Texas, USA |
| Height: | 6' 5" (1.96 m) |
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Fess Parker newsArnold Schwarzenegger Offers Condolences To Fess Parker's Family
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is mourning the Thursday death of actor Fess Parker. Known for his portrayal of iconic television characters Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, Parker passed away of natural causes at the age of 85, reports The Associated Press. Schwarzenegger told "The Insider," "Fess Parker has been a role model and idol of mine since I first saw him on the big screen -- he is a true Hollywood legend. As a talented actor and successful businessman, he was an inspirational Californian whose contributions to our state will be remembered forever. As we reflect back on a life lived to its fullest, Maria [Shriver] and I send our thoughts and prayers to Fess' family, friends and loved ones." The actor moved from Texas to California in the 1950s to pursue a career in acting. Parker's family owns and operates a winery in Santa Barbara County. His contribution to the Golden State is sure to live on in infamy with each grape that is harvested at his vineyard.[Read full story on The Insider]
Fess Parker, Tv's `davy Crockett,' Dies At 85 (ap)
AP - Fess Parker, a baby-boomer idol in the 1950s who launched a craze for coonskin caps as television's Davy Crockett, died Thursday of natural causes. He was 85.
"davy Crockett" Star Fess Parker Dies At 85 (reuters)
Reuters - Fess Parker, the tall, Texas-born actor who became a star of early television playing American frontier folk hero Davy Crockett and later portrayed Daniel Boone, died on Thursday at the age of 85.
'davy Crockett' Star Fess Parker Dies
Beloved U.S. TV star Fess Parker has died, aged 85.>
'davy Crockett' Star Fess Parker Dies
Filed under: R.I.P., ExclusivesFess Parker -- who played Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone -- has died of natural causes ... a rep confirms with TMZ.Parker -- who also starred in "Old Yeller" -- owned the DoubleTree Resort in Santa Barbara and the Wine Country Inn & Spa in Los ...
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