Parker Fennelly was an American actor who is best known for The Kettles on Old MacDonald’s Farm, The Trouble with Harry, and The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!
Personal and Family Life
Parker Fennelly was born on October 22, 1891, in Northeast Harbor, Maine. He married Catherine Reynolds on June 5, 1918, and they had two children together. The couple remained married until Parker’s death in 1988.
Death and Legacy
Parker Fennelly passed away on January 22, 1988, in Peekskill, New York. He is remembered for his contributions to film and television, particularly for his memorable line, “Pepperidge Farm remembers,” spoken in a distinct New England accent.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Kettles on Old MacDonald’s Farm | 1957-05-10 | Pa Kettle |
| It Happened to Jane | 1959-05-24 | Homer Bean |
| How to Frame a Figg | 1971-02-01 | Old Charley Spaulding |
| The Trouble with Harry | 1955-10-03 | Millionaire |
| Pretty Poison | 1968-07-18 | Sam Joyals (uncredited) |
| The Whistle at Eaton Falls | 1951-08-02 | Issac |
| The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! | 1966-05-25 | Mr. Everett |
| Angel in My Pocket | 1969-04-02 | Calvin Grey |
| The Great Radio Comedians | 1971-05-11 | Self |
| Is Everybody Listening? | 1947-09-05 | Titus Moody – Fred Allen Radio Program |
| Have Gun, Will Travel | 1957-09-14 | |
| The Headmaster | 1970-09-18 | |
| Suspense | 1949-01-06 | |
| Route 66 | 1960-10-07 | |
| Studio One | 1948-11-07 | Pincher |
| The Donna Reed Show | 1958-09-24 | |
| The Philco Television Playhouse | 1948-10-03 | |
| Lux Video Theatre | 1950-10-02 | William |
| Robert Montgomery Presents | 1950-01-30 | Mr. Ephraim Tutt |
| Tales of Tomorrow | 1951-08-03 |