Marietta Canty
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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). 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.
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- Born:
- Sep 30, 1905 In Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 28
- First Appeared:
- In the movie 'What's Your 'I.Q.'?': Number Two 1940-08-08
- Latest Project:
- Movie A Man Called Peter 1955-03-31
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | A Man Called Peter | Emma | 1955-03-31 |
| Movie | The I Don't Care Girl | Dolly | 1953-01-14 |
| Movie | Dreamboat | Lavinia | 1952-07-26 |
| Movie | The Bad and the Beautiful | Ida (uncredited) | 1952-12-25 |
| Movie | Father's Little Dividend | Delilah | 1951-04-05 |
| Movie | Belle Le Grand | Daisy | 1951-01-27 |
| Movie | A Streetcar Named Desire | Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited) | 1951-09-19 |
| Movie | Father of the Bride | Delilah | 1950-05-18 |
| Movie | My Foolish Heart | 1950-01-19 | |
| Movie | Bright Leaf | Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited) | 1950-06-16 |
| Movie | Chicago Deadline | Hazel | 1949-11-03 |
| Movie | Dear Wife | Dora | 1949-11-15 |
| Movie | The Sea of Grass | Rachael (uncredited) | 1947-04-25 |
| Movie | Dear Ruth | Dora | 1947-06-10 |
| Movie | The Crimson Key | Petunia | 1947-07-02 |
| Movie | The Searching Wind | Sophronia | 1946-08-09 |
| Movie | Home Sweet Homicide | Cherrington Housekeeper | 1946-10-02 |
| Movie | Bring on the Girls | Ida (uncredited) | 1945-03-30 |
| Movie | Lady in the Dark | Martha | 1944-02-10 |
| Movie | Three Hearts for Julia | Mattie, Julia's Maid | 1943-05-21 |
| Movie | Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event | Verbena | 1943-07-14 |
| Movie | The Spoilers | Idabelle | 1942-06-11 |
| Movie | The Lady Is Willing | Mary Lou | 1942-02-12 |
| Movie | The Magnificent Dope | Jenny | 1942-07-01 |
| Movie | Silver Queen | Ruby | 1942-11-14 |
| Movie | Johnny Doughboy | Sweetheart | 1942-12-31 |
| Movie | 'What's Your 'I.Q.'?': Number Two | Woman with Child | 1940-08-08 |
| Movie | Boom Town | Karen's Maid (uncredited) | 1940-08-30 |