Actor
Neil Fletcher
122 years · Denton, Texas, USA · 7 films
Neil Fletcher (1904-1988) Neil Fletcher was an American actor, born on July 31, 1904, in Denton, Texas. Though his filmography primarily consists of roles in "B" movies, he left a distinct mark on the genre, appearing in cult classics such as "In the Year 2889" (1969), "Beyond the Time Barrier" (1960), "Creature of Destruction" (1968), and "Deadly Blessing" (1981), where he played a gravedigger. Before his career in film, Fletcher was a vaudeville performer and a member of the Madcap Players. He also worked extensively in radio, showcasing his versatile talent. Beyond acting, he is perhaps equally well-known as the co-founder, alongside his brother Carl, of Fletcher's Original State Fair Corny Dogs, a beloved and iconic food vendor at the State Fair of Texas. Fletcher was married to Minerva May Baker. He passed away on December 20, 1988, in Dallas, Texas, after a battle with cancer. His contributions to both film and Texan culinary culture have solidified his place in the state's history.
Best known for
Filmography 7
Deadly Blessing
1981 · Gravedigger
On Plex
Things to Come
1976 · Actor
On AMC+
In the Year 2889
1969 · Captain John Ramsey
On Plex
Mars Needs Women
1968 · Secretary of Defense
On Philo
Zontar: The Thing from Venus
1967 · General Matt Young
On Artiflix
Creature of Destruction
1967 · Sam Crane
On Plex
Beyond the Time Barrier
1960 · Air Force Chief
On Hoopla