Fred Parker

Fred Parker was an American actor who is best known for Hell’s Headquarters, Range Riders, and Timber Terrors. He was born on August 31, 1876, in Sigourney, Iowa, USA, and died on February 29, 1960, in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Personal and Family Life

There is limited information available about Fred Parker’s personal and family life. However, it is known that he was involved in the film industry during a time when western films were very popular. His career spanned several decades, showcasing his talents in various roles.

Career

Fred Parker had a prolific acting career, appearing in numerous films primarily during the 1930s. He took on a variety of roles, often portraying characters typical of westerns, such as ranchers, lawmen, and townsfolk, which made him a recognizable face in this genre.

Death and Legacy

Fred Parker passed away on February 29, 1960. Although he may not be widely known today, his contributions to early cinema, especially in western films, are still remembered by enthusiasts of the genre.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Gunsmoke Ranch1937-05-05Settler
Paroled – To Die1938-01-11Man at Trial
Roamin’ Wild1936-04-29Dad Summers
Mine Your Business!1927-05-02Rastus
Rogue of the Rio Grande1930-12-07
The Feud Maker1938-04-16Settler
The Rawhide Terror1934-03-19Pappy / Banker
The Cowboy and the Bandit1935-04-02Smokey
Six Shootin’ Sheriff1938-05-201st Bartender
Frontier Town1938-03-04Bartender / Tent Worker
Western Frontier1935-08-07Barfly
The Mexicali Kid1938-09-13Bailiff
The Man from Hell1934-08-28‘Doc’ Speers
Range Riders1934-07-01Dad Waldon / Sheriff
Two-Fisted Sheriff1937-06-14Juror
Rough Riders’ Round-up1939-03-13Post Clerk
The Night Riders1939-04-12Prison Chaplain
Headin’ for the Rio Grande1936-01-01Dr. Parker
Lighting Bill1934-02-01Rancher / Henchman Buck
Timber War1935-11-20Barfly (uncredited)
You Can’t Take It with You1938-09-01Neighbor (uncredited)
Hell’s Headquarters1932-04-15Dr. Smith
Arizona1940-12-25Rancher
Pals of the Silver Sage1940-04-21Man with dynamite
Trailing Trouble1937-08-27Townsman
The Green Archer1940-10-25Train Conductor
Anything for a Thrill1937-06-15Benny – the Butler
The Son of Davy Crockett1941-07-15Rancher
Sky Racket1937-10-01Wedding Violinist
Breed of the Border1933-03-01Barfly
Big Calibre1935-03-08Sheriff’s Visitor
Arizona Trails1935-07-31Sheriff
Hands Across the Rockies1941-06-19Juror
State Police1938-03-18Druggist
The Calling of Dan Matthews1935-12-10Bystander (uncredited)
The Way of the West1934-10-14‘Dad’ Parker
Step on It1936-01-01‘Dad’, Gas Station Owner
In Spite of Danger1935-03-08Bit part
Pals of the West1934-09-02Ranger Colonel
West of the Law1934-11-01Sheriff
The Dude Wrangler1930-07-01Dude Guest
Carrying the Mail1934-07-01