David Hart (actor)

David Hart (born February 6, 1954) 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.

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• Television
• Films
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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 author, 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.

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