Parnell was born in
Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of Effie and
Emory Parnell, a
vaudeville performer. He had a brother, Charles Parnell. He also performed on stage plays. He also appeared in the television programs,
Bonanza,
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp,
77 Sunset Strip,
Tombstone Territory,
Mr. Lucky,
The Real McCoys,
Leave It to Beaver,
Have Gun, Will Travel and
Bat Masterson. Parnell died in December 1961 in
North Hollywood, California, at the age of 38. == Selected filmography ==