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Fess Parker - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 16, 1924 |
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| Died | March 18, 2010 (age 85) |
| Birthplace | Fort Worth, Texas, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Fess Parker's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Playing Davy Crockett in Disney's 'Davy Crockett' miniseries and Daniel Boone in the television series 'Daniel Boone'. |
Intro
Fess Parker was an American actor and businessman best known for his portrayals of frontiersmen Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone in popular television series of the 1950s and 1960s.
Early Life & Background
Fess Parker was born on August 16, 1924, in Fort Worth, Texas, and grew up in San Angelo, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II before studying history and drama at the University of Texas at Austin.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Davy Crockett in Disney's popular 1950s miniseries, which sparked a cultural craze known as 'Crockettmania'.
- Played the title role in the long-running TV series 'Daniel Boone' from 1964 to 1970.
- Transitioned to a successful business career, developing the Fess Parker Winery in California.
Trivia
- Parker's portrayal of Davy Crockett led to a nationwide fad for raccoon-skin caps among children.
- He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6270 Hollywood Blvd.
- After retiring from acting, Parker became a prominent winemaker and real estate developer in California.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Fess Parker born?
Fess Parker was born the 16 August 1924.
Where is Fess Parker from?
Fort Worth, Texas, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About August 16th, 1924, in brief:
- Historical events: Helen Wills Moody defeated Molla B. Mallory in the 38th US Women's Tennis Championship, showcasing her exceptional skill and dominance in women's tennis during the 1920s.
- Day of the week: August 16th, 1924 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: What'll I Do? by Carl Fenton & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Beau Brummel directed by Harry Beaumont
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