David Hart (actor)

David Hart (born February 6, 1954 in Marianna, Florida) is an American actor and singer best known for his portrayal of Sgt. Parker Williams on the smash-hit television series In the Heat of the Night. He also appeared in numerous commercials including IHop Restaurants, Maxwell House Coffee, Coors Light Silver Bullets, John Deere, and GE. In addition, David has appeared in numerous films and continues to perform in theater around the country, most recently performing as Charlemagne in Pippin and Oscar in The Odd Couple.

Hart was raised by his mother, Jeanette Lassiter Anderson, in Panama City, Florida. His father Lloyd Hart. Jr. encouraged him to attend Chipola Jr. College (now Chipola College), where he received an acting scholarship, after seeing him perform in the play, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown at Rutherford High School in Panama City, Florida. Both his parents encouraged him to pursue acting as a professional career. He was married to Anne Tabor. Together they have three children, one of whom is actress and comedian, Mamrie Hart. Anne Tabor, a former Co-Producer of post production in television, is currently a Master of Divinity student at Unity Institute in Missouri and is on the ministerial path. Hart has donated his time to various charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Raised Episcopalian, Hart is also a member of the Unity Church. He and Tabor divorced sometime in the early to mid-nineties.

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 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 – (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 (2011) as Sheriff Bob Logan
• 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 (1980) as Attendant

External links

• David Hart at the Internet Movie Database
• The Legend of Jake Kincaid
• In the Heat of the Night Fan Club