
Person
Neil Fletcher
Acting · 1904–1988 · Denton, Texas, USA
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

Deadly Blessing
Gravedigger

Beyond the Time Barrier
Air Force Chief

Mars Needs Women
Secretary of Defense
Sam
1967

Zontar: The Thing from Venus
General Matt Young

In the Year 2889
Captain John Ramsey

Creature of Destruction
Sam Crane

Things to Come
1976
Filmography
- 1981Deadly BlessingGravedigger
- 1976Things to Come
- 1969In the Year 2889Captain John Ramsey
- 1968Mars Needs WomenSecretary of Defense
- 1967Zontar: The Thing from VenusGeneral Matt Young
- 1967Creature of DestructionSam Crane
- 1967Sam
- 1960Beyond the Time BarrierAir Force Chief
Follow their work on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.