David Hart (II)

Biography: David's acting career began in high school after a friend talked him into joining a production of Your a Good Man Charlie Brown.David's father LLoyd saw him in the play and talked the director of the Theatre Department at Chipola Jr. College into giving him a scholarship.David had not yet decided what he wanted to study and he accepted, turning down several engineering scholarships.He studied performing, designing and building sets.He also appeared in about four productions a year.He graduated in 1974 and went on to study at the University of West Florida in Pensacola.He was named outstanding graduate of the theatre department in 1976.His first professional part was in Oklahoma! at the Showboat Theatre in St. Petersburg.He moved to New York in 1977.Although he has appeared in numerous movies, tv. shows and commercials over the years he as best known for his role as Sgt. Parker Williams on In the Heat of the Night.Since then he has continued to act, most recently in the westernDavid's acting career began in high school after a friend talked him into joining a production of Your a Good Man Charlie Brown.David's father LLoyd saw him in the play and talked the director of the Theatre Department at Chipola Jr. College into giving him a scholarship.David had not yet decided what he wanted to study and he accepted, turning down several engineering scholarships.He studied performing, designing and building sets.He also appeared in about four productions a year.He graduated in 1974 and went on to study at the University of West Florida in Pensacola.He was named outstanding graduate of the theatre department in 1976.His first professional part was in Oklahoma! at the Showboat Theatre in St. Petersburg.He moved to New York in 1977.Although he has appeared in numerous movies, tv. shows and commercials over the years he as best known for his role as Sgt. Parker Williams on In the Heat of the Night.Since then he has continued to act, most recently in the western The Legend of Jake Kincaid as the Sheriff.He is married and has three children ages 21 through 27 (as of 2005).He is very active in his church and various charities such as Make-A-Wish, Habitat for Humanity and World Vision. Acting Appearances Starring Roles In the Heat of the Night (1988) - Sgt. Parker Williams Guest Starring Roles The Practice - Unknown - Black Widows (2000) Party of Five - Carlin - Tender Age (1998) Picket Fences - Dan Patterson - To Forgive is Divine (1996) Aaron's Way - Travis - Patches of Light (1988) Movie/Mini-Series/Special Roles The Legend of Jake Kincaid (2002) - Sheriff Logan Before Women Had Wings (1999) - Sheriff Standoff (1998) - Blond Agent Land of the Free (1997) - Byrd To the Limit (1995) - Bodyguard A Father for Charlie (1995) - Woodrow Three Wishes (1995) - Brian's Father The Real McCoy (1993) - Business Man In the Line of Duty (1991) - Disorganized Crime (1989) - Proprietor War Party (1988) - Rookie Cop Pat Hobby Teamed with Genius (1987) - Legal Eagles (1986) - Marchek Silver Bullet (1985) - Pete Sylvester Fandango (1985) - Cecil The River (1984) - Harley The Island (1980) - Attendant House on Carroll Street - Stage Manager… Expand