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Known For

Acting

Known Credits

8

Gender

Male

Birthday

1904-07-31

Day of Death

1988-12-20 (84 years old)

Place of Birth

Denton, Texas, USA

Also Known As

Neil Fletcher

Biography

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.

Known For

Acting

Mars Needs Women

1968

Mars Needs Women

as

Secretary of Defense

Deadly Blessing

1981

Deadly Blessing

as

Gravedigger

Zontar: The Thing from Venus

1967

Zontar: The Thing from Venus

as

General Matt Young

In the Year 2889

1969

In the Year 2889

as

Captain John Ramsey

Beyond the Time Barrier

1960

Beyond the Time Barrier

as

Air Force Chief

Sam

1967

Sam

as

Production

Crew

Directing