David Hart (actor)
David Hart 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.
He has appeared in numerous films. Hart continues to perform in theaters 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, Coors Light, John Deere, Pillsbury 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 Junior 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.
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 Nashville studio pianist Hargus "Pig" Robbins. The song was produced by co-stars Randall Franks and Alan Autry.
Filmography
Television
The Practice - "Black Widows" as Detective CranstonParty of Five - "Tender Age" as CarlinBefore Women Had Wings - as the sheriffPicket Fences - "To Forgive is Divine" as Dan PattersonA Father for Charlie - as WoodrowIn the Heat of the Night as Officer and Sergeant Parker WilliamsAaron's Way - "Patches of Light" as Travis
Films
Forgiven: The Legend of Jake Kincaid as Sheriff Bob LoganBefore Women Had Wings as SheriffStandoff as Agent BlondLand of the Free as ByrdTo the Limit as BodyguardA Father for Charlie as WoodrowThree Wishes as Brian's FatherThe Real McCoy as Business ManIn the Line of Duty Disorganized Crime as ProprietorThe House on Carroll Street as Stage ManagerWar Party as Rookie CopPat Hobby Teamed with Genius Legal Eagles as MarchekSilver Bullet as Pete SylvesterFandango as CecilThe River as HarleyThe Island as Attendant