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 ''

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'' and Oscar in ''

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''. He has also appeared in numerous commercials, including IHOP Restaurants,

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, John Deere and GE.

Early life

Hart was raised primarily by his mother, Jeanette Lassiter Anderson, in

Panama City, Florida Panama City is a city in and the county seat of Bay County, Florida, United States. Located along U.S. Highway 98 (US 98), it is the largest city between Tallahassee and Pensacola. It is the more populated city of the Panama City–Lynn ...

. He attended local schools. His father, Lloyd Hart Jr., encouraged him to attend Chipola Jr. College (now

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) after seeing him perform in ''

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'', produced at Rutherford High School in Panama City. Hart was given an acting scholarship to go to the college in

Marianna, Florida Marianna is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Florida, United States, and it is home to Chipola College. The population was 6,102 at the 2010 census. In 2018 the estimated population was 7,091. The official nickname of Marianna is ...

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

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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 Nashville studio pianist

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. The song was produced by co-stars

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and

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Filmography

Television

* ''

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'' – "Black Widows" (2000) as Detective Cranston * ''

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'' – "Tender Age" (1998) as Carlin * ''

Before Women Had Wings ''Before Women Had Wings'' is a 1997 family drama television film, based on the story by Connie May Fowler about a mother whose abusive husband commits suicide. She then starts to violently abuse her two daughters. It is only then that a kindly ...

'' – (1997) as the sheriff * ''

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'' – "To Forgive is Divine" (1996) as Dan Patterson * '' A Father for Charlie'' – (1995) as Woodrow * '' In the Heat of the Night'' (1988-1995) as Officer and Sergeant Parker Williams * '' Aaron's Way'' – "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 * ''

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'' (1993) as Business Man * ''In the Line of Duty'' (1991) * ''

Disorganized Crime ''Disorganized Crime'' is a 1989 American heist comedy film. It was written and directed by Jim Kouf and released through Touchstone Pictures. The ensemble cast includes Fred Gwynne, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rubén Blades, William Russ, Corbin B ...

'' (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 ''Legal Eagles'' is a 1986 American legal romantic comedy mystery crime thriller film directed by Ivan Reitman, written by Jim Cash and Jack Epps, Jr. from a story by Reitman and the screenwriters, and starring Robert Redford, Debra Winger, and ...

'' (1986) as Marchek * ''

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'' (1985) as Pete Sylvester * ''

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'' (1985) as Cecil * '' The River'' (1984) as Harley * '' The Island'' (1980) as Attendant

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hart, David 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