James Daniel Parnell (October 9, 1923 – December 27, 1961)[2][3] was an American film and television actor.

[1] Parnell began his acting career in 1950 with an uncredited role in the film California Passage.

[5] Parnell appeared in numerous films, such as, Yukon Gold (1952); War Paint (1953); The Yellow Mountain (1954); Crime Against Joe (1956); The Delicate Delinquent (1957); Hell's Five Hours (1958); The Walking Target (1960) and Gun Fight (1961).

[5][7] 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.

[8] Parnell died in December 1961 in North Hollywood, California, at the age of 38.