Disney Legend Fess Parker was born on August 16, 1924, in Fort Worth, Texas. He’s best known for playing Davy Crockett, which kicked off the Crockett craze of the 1950s. Parker also starred in Disney’s The Great Locomotive Chase and Old Yeller. | Disney History Channel
0:20
Disney Legend Fess Parker was born on August 16, 1924, in Fort Worth, Texas. He’s best known for playing Davy Crockett, which kicked off the Crockett craze of the 1950s. Parker also starred in Disney’s The Great Locomotive Chase and Old Yeller. | Disney History Channel
97.1K viewsAug 16, 2025
FacebookDisney History Channel
Fess Parker (RIP) was born on this day in 1924. Standing at 6'6", Parker hoped to be a U.S. Navy pilot during WWII, but was turned down due to his height. He contributed to the war effort in the Marine Corps as a radio operator. 📻 Watch #DanielBoone weekends at 9a ET on FETV! | FETV
1:06
Fess Parker (RIP) was born on this day in 1924. Standing at 6'6", Parker hoped to be a U.S. Navy pilot during WWII, but was turned down due to his height. He contributed to the war effort in the Marine Corps as a radio operator. 📻 Watch #DanielBoone weekends at 9a ET on FETV! | FETV
270.6K viewsAug 16, 2024
FacebookFETV
100 years ago on this day (August 16, 1924), Fess Parker, famous for his Disney role of the extremely popular Davy Crockett, was born. Parker’s big break came when Walt Disney cast him as Davy Crockett in a series of television episodes in the mid-1950s. The “Davy Crockett” series, which included episodes like “Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier” and “Davy Crockett and the River Pirates,” became a cultural phenomenon, making Parker a household name. The series also sparked a national craze
0:48
100 years ago on this day (August 16, 1924), Fess Parker, famous for his Disney role of the extremely popular Davy Crockett, was born. Parker’s big break came when Walt Disney cast him as Davy Crockett in a series of television episodes in the mid-1950s. The “Davy Crockett” series, which included episodes like “Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier” and “Davy Crockett and the River Pirates,” became a cultural phenomenon, making Parker a household name. The series also sparked a national craze
2.2K viewsAug 16, 2024
FacebookDays Gone Disney
Disney History on Instagram: "Disney Legend Fess Parker was born on August 16, 1924, in Fort Worth, Texas. He’s best known for playing Davy Crockett, which kicked off the Crockett craze of the 1950s. Parker also starred in Disney’s The Great Locomotive Chase and Old Yeller."
0:19
Disney History on Instagram: "Disney Legend Fess Parker was born on August 16, 1924, in Fort Worth, Texas. He’s best known for playing Davy Crockett, which kicked off the Crockett craze of the 1950s. Parker also starred in Disney’s The Great Locomotive Chase and Old Yeller."
237.5K viewsAug 16, 2025
Instagramdisneyhistorychannel
Fess Elisha Parker Jr. (born F. E. 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.After his acting career, Parker devoted much of his time to operating his Fess Parker Family Winery and Vineyards in Los Olivos, California. The winery is owned and operated by Parker's family, and ha
0:24
Fess Elisha Parker Jr. (born F. E. 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.After his acting career, Parker devoted much of his time to operating his Fess Parker Family Winery and Vineyards in Los Olivos, California. The winery is owned and operated by Parker's family, and ha
59.9K views9 months ago
FacebookFratline Emblematics
Remembering Fess Parker, who was born on this day in 1924. Parker is best remembered for starring on the shows #DanielBoone and #DavyCrockett and also made appearances in OLD YELLER ('57) and BACK TO THE FUTURE ('85) ⭐️ | FETV
1:33
Remembering Fess Parker, who was born on this day in 1924. Parker is best remembered for starring on the shows #DanielBoone and #DavyCrockett and also made appearances in OLD YELLER ('57) and BACK TO THE FUTURE ('85) ⭐️ | FETV
103.2K viewsAug 16, 2025
FacebookFETV
Remembering actor FESS PARKER (1924 – 2010), who was born on August 16th. He is best known for his portrayals of Davy Crockett in the Walt Disney 1955–1956 TV mini-series and as TV's Daniel Boone from 1964 to 1970. Parker also became a contract star for Disney and appeared in The Great Locomotive Chase, Westward Ho, the Wagons!, Old Yeller, and The Light in the Forest. Early in his career, Parker became a contract player with Warner Brothers appearing in small roles in several films such as Spri
0:29
Remembering actor FESS PARKER (1924 – 2010), who was born on August 16th. He is best known for his portrayals of Davy Crockett in the Walt Disney 1955–1956 TV mini-series and as TV's Daniel Boone from 1964 to 1970. Parker also became a contract star for Disney and appeared in The Great Locomotive Chase, Westward Ho, the Wagons!, Old Yeller, and The Light in the Forest. Early in his career, Parker became a contract player with Warner Brothers appearing in small roles in several films such as Spri
6.5K viewsAug 16, 2016
FacebookWestern Trails Stars of the Silver Screen
19:41
No One Believed These Fess Parker Stories! Until They Watched This!
16.3K views5 months ago
YouTubeTinsel Town Legends
1:32
Celebrating Fess Parker: Legacy of Davy Crockett
23.3K viewsAug 16, 2025
TikTokrealfetv
2:30
Vault Disney - Disney Legends: Fess Parker
195 views6 months ago
YouTubeProgress City Public TV
1:59
“Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee…” – and born into legend! Here’s a real treat from the golden age of frontier fever—Fess Parker, the man who was Davy Crockett for an entire generation, performing the unforgettable Ballad of Davy Crockett! Back in the mid-1950s, this tune wasn’t just a catchy theme—it sparked a full-blown craze. Kids were wearing coonskin caps, playing with toy muskets, and dreaming of taming the wild frontier, all thanks to Walt Disney’s wildly popular TV miniseries. And rig
83.2K viewsMar 26, 2025
FacebookJohnny Rock and Roll Radio
1:40
On This Day in Disney History - Aug 16th
126 viewsMar 15, 2024
YouTubeTimmy II Productions
0:07
Why Fess Parker walked away from fame... 🎬🛑 #Shorts #respect #kindness #news
3.7K views8 months ago
YouTubeStarAngle
3:00
Fess Parker, born near Oxford where I was educated, Daniel Boone, 1964
2.3K views6 months ago
YouTubeMr Valentine Western
0:51
Fess Parker’s Last Call Still Holds a Mystery.
1.8K views3 months ago
YouTubeActu des Stars
0:29
Daniel Boone TV Series 1964–1970: Frontier Adventure & Classic Western Legacy#DanielBoone #ClassicW
1.4K views1 month ago
YouTubeThe Storyteller’s Compass
2:58
Daniel Boone TV Series 1964–1970: Frontier Adventure & Classic Western Legacy#DanielBoone #ClassicW
333 views1 month ago
YouTubeThe Storyteller’s Compass
4:55
Final resting place of Fess Parker - Davy Crockett / Daniel Boone actor
723 viewsAug 18, 2025
YouTubePhey’s Travel Time
7:28
How Walt Disney Almost Ruined Fess Parker's Career
18.4K viewsDec 29, 2021
YouTubeRerunZone
0:50
Fess Parker: News Report of His Death - March
1.3K viewsMar 18, 2022
YouTubeJoseph Hewes
3:00
Fess Parker, knocked before and I got to admire you for it. Daniel Boone, 1967
169.3K views6 months ago
YouTubeMr Valentine Western
3:00
Fess Parker, you want it so bad. Will you fight for it? Blackfish, Daniel Boone, 1964
3.1K views6 months ago
YouTubeMr Valentine
3:00
Fess Parker, you find that amusing, Colonel. Daniel Boone, 1965
3.4K views6 months ago
YouTubeMr Valentine
2:54
Fess Parker, alone, if you don't mind. Daniel Boone, 1969
3K views5 months ago
YouTubeMr Valentine Western
50:19
"Daniel Boone: The King's Shilling" (1967) Fess Parker & Barbara Hershey
124.8K viewsOct 25, 2025
YouTubeLionHeart FilmWorks
13:56
Daniel Boone (1964) Cast THEN and NOW 2026 – After 60 Years, Who Is Still Alive?
56.8K views9 months ago
YouTubeAppData24
50:33
"Daniel Boone: Bickford's Bridge" (1969) - Fess Parker blows up bridges!
9.9K views3 months ago
YouTubeLionHeart FilmWorks
3:00
Fess Parker, for something more important than rifles, Daniel Boone, 1969
4K views3 months ago
YouTubeMr Valentine
4:17
Fess Parker on the TV movie "Climb an Angry Mountain" - TelevisionAcademy.com/Interviews
6.6K viewsAug 28, 2018
YouTubeFoundationINTERVIEWS
5:38
Tribute to Fess Parker
880 viewsAug 22, 2018
YouTubeHeike Kretschmann
See more
Static thumbnail place holder