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Marietta Canty
Actor

Marietta Canty

30 Sep 1905Born
9 Jul 1986Died
80Age at death
34Credits

Biography

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Marietta Canty (1905-1986) was an African American actress, community activist and recipient of numerous humanist awards.

As an actress, Marietta Canty first appeared on Broadway in 1933. She also appeared in 40 films between 1940 and 1955, mostly in supporting roles and bit parts. Two of her first roles were in the films The Lady is Waiting (1942) and The Spoilers (1942), both with Marlene Dietrich in the leading role. Canty is perhaps best known as Delilah, Spencer Tracy's housemaid, in the comedy Father of the Bride (1950) and in its sequel Father's Little Dividend (1951).

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Canty retired from film acting in 1955, her last role in Hollywood was Rebel Without a Cause starring James Dean, where she had a memorable part as Sal Mineo's family maid.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1955Rebel Without a CauseFilm: Crawford Maid
  2. 1955A Man Called PeterFilm: Emma
  3. 1953The I Don't Care GirlFilm: Dolly
  4. 1952The Bad and the BeautifulFilm: Ida (uncredited)
  5. 1952DreamboatFilm: Lavinia (uncredited)
  6. 1951A Streetcar Named DesireFilm: Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
  7. 1951Father's Little DividendFilm: Delilah
  8. 1951Belle Le GrandFilm: Daisy
  9. 1950The Toast of New OrleansFilm: Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)
  10. 1950Bright LeafFilm: Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
  11. 1950Father of the BrideFilm: Delilah
  12. 1950My Foolish HeartFilm
  13. 1949Dear WifeFilm: Dora
  14. 1949Chicago DeadlineFilm: Hazel
  15. 1948Words and MusicFilm: Mary (uncredited)
  16. 1947The Crimson KeyFilm: Petunia
  17. 1947Dear RuthFilm: Dora
  18. 1947The Sea of GrassFilm: Rachael (uncredited)
  19. 1946Home Sweet HomicideFilm: Cherrington Housekeeper
  20. 1946The Searching WindFilm: Sophronia
  21. 1945Bring on the GirlsFilm: Ida (uncredited)
  22. 1944Goin' to TownFilm: Camellia
  23. 1944The Heavenly BodyFilm: Pearl
  24. 1944Lady in the DarkFilm: Martha
  25. 1943Mexican Spitfire's Blessed EventFilm: Verbena
  26. 1943Three Hearts for JuliaFilm: Mattie, Julia's Maid
  27. 1942Johnny DoughboyFilm: Sweetheart
  28. 1942Silver QueenFilm: Ruby
  29. 1942The Magnificent DopeFilm: Jenny
  30. 1942The SpoilersFilm: Idabelle
  31. 1942Not a Ladies' ManFilm: Lucy
  32. 1942The Lady Is WillingFilm: Mary Lou
  33. 1940Boom TownFilm: Maid, Karen's Maid (uncredited)
  34. 1940'What's Your 'I.Q.'?': Number TwoFilm: Woman with Child

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