Daniel Boone S04E07 The Inheritance

"Fess Parker," born on August 16, 1924, in Fort Worth, Texas, became one of the most beloved figures in American television and film history. His legacy as a symbol of frontier courage and adventure was cemented through his unforgettable portrayals of "Davy Crockett" and "Daniel Boone," two of the most iconic American folk heroes. During the mid-1950s, Parker first gained national attention when he starred in Walt Disney’s groundbreaking television series "Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontie

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