David Hart (born February 6, 1954)
is an American actor and singer best known for his portrayal of Sgt. Parker Williams on the television series ''
In the Heat of the Night'' (1988 to 1995).
He has appeared in numerous films. Hart continues to perform in theater around the country, most recently performing as Charlemagne in ''
Pippin'' and Oscar in ''
The Odd Couple''.
He has also appeared in numerous commercials, including
IHOP Restaurants,
Maxwell House Coffee
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,
Coors Light,
John Deere
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and
GE.
Early life
Hart was raised primarily by his mother, Jeanette Lassiter Anderson, in
Panama City, Florida. He attended local schools. His father, Lloyd Hart Jr., encouraged him to attend Chipola Jr. College (now
Chipola College) after seeing him perform in ''
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'', produced at
Rutherford High School in Panama City. Hart was given an acting scholarship to go to the college in
Marianna, Florida.
Personal life and family
Hart is married to Anne Tabor. Hart has three children from a previous marriage, one of whom is author, actress, comedian, and YouTuber
Mamrie Hart.
Musical career
Hart recorded the song "Let It Snow" for the 1991 ''In the Heat of the Night'' Christmas CD ''Christmas Time's A Comin. He was joined on the recording by
A-Team
'' The A-Team'' is an NBC television series that aired from 1983 to 1987.
The A-Team may also refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media
Music Groups
* The rap/ hip-hop duo, consisting of Aceyalone and Abstract Rude
* The Nashville A-Team, a g ...
Nashville studio pianist
Hargus "Pig" Robbins. The song was produced by co-stars
Randall Franks and
Alan Autry.
Filmography
Television
* ''
The Practice'' – "Black Widows" (2000) as Detective Cranston
* ''
Party of Five'' – "Tender Age" (1998) as Carlin
* ''
Before Women Had Wings'' – (1997) as the sheriff
* ''
Picket Fences'' – "To Forgive is Divine" (1996) as Dan Patterson
* ''
A Father for Charlie
''A Father for Charlie'' (alternate title: ''High Lonesome''), is a television film that premiered on CBS on January 1, 1995. The film was directed by Jeff Bleckner and written by H. Haden Yelin. It stars Louis Gossett Jr. as Walter Osgood, the ...
'' – (1995) as Woodrow
* ''
In the Heat of the Night'' (1988-1995) as Officer and Sergeant Parker Williams
* ''
Aaron's Way
''Aaron's Way'' is an American family drama series television series that aired on NBC from March 9 to May 25, 1988. It stars Merlin Olsen as Aaron Miller, the husband and father of an Amish family that moves to California. It follows the attempt ...
'' – "Patches of Light" (1988) as Travis
Films
* ''
Forgiven: The Legend of Jake Kincaid'' (2002) as Sheriff Bob Logan
* ''Before Women Had Wings'' (1999) as Sheriff
* ''Standoff'' (1998) as Agent Blond
* ''Land of the Free'' (1997) as Byrd
* ''To the Limit'' (1995) as Bodyguard
* ''A Father for Charlie'' (1995) as Woodrow
* ''Three Wishes'' (1995) as Brian's Father
* ''
The Real McCoy'' (1993) as Business Man
* ''In the Line of Duty'' (1991)
* ''
Disorganized Crime'' (1989) as Proprietor
* ''The House on Carroll Street'' (1988) as Stage Manager
* ''War Party'' (1988) as Rookie Cop
* ''Pat Hobby Teamed with Genius'' (1987)
* ''
Legal Eagles'' (1986) as Marchek
* ''
Silver Bullet'' (1985) as Pete Sylvester
* ''
Fandango'' (1985) as Cecil
* ''
The River'' (1984) as Harley
* ''
The Island The Island(s) may refer to:
Places
* Any of various islands around the world, see the list of islands
* The Island (Cache County, Utah), an island on the Bear River, Utah
* The Island, Chennai, a river island in India
* The Island, Chicago, a n ...
'' (1980) as Attendant
References
External links
*
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1954 births
Living people
American Episcopalians
American male film actors
American male television actors
Chipola College alumni
Male actors from Florida
People from Marianna, Florida