Marietta Canty
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 30, 1905
- Died
- July 9, 1986 (aged 80)
- Birthplace
- Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
Rebel Without a Cause
Movie · as Crawford Maid
A Man Called Peter
Movie · as Emma
The I Don't Care Girl
Movie · as Dolly
Dreamboat
Movie · as Lavinia (uncredited)
The Bad and the Beautiful
Movie · as Ida (uncredited)
Father's Little Dividend
Movie · as Delilah
A Streetcar Named Desire
Movie · as Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
Belle Le Grand
Movie · as Daisy
Father of the Bride
Movie · as Delilah
Bright Leaf
Movie · as Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
My Foolish Heart
Movie
The Toast of New Orleans
Movie · as Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)
Chicago Deadline
Movie · as Hazel
Dear Wife
Movie · as Dora
Words and Music
Movie · as Mary (uncredited)
Dear Ruth
Movie · as Dora
The Sea of Grass
Movie · as Rachael (uncredited)
The Crimson Key
Movie · as Petunia
The Searching Wind
Movie · as Sophronia
Home Sweet Homicide
Movie · as Cherrington Housekeeper
Bring on the Girls
Movie · as Ida (uncredited)
Lady in the Dark
Movie · as Martha
Goin' to Town
Movie · as Camellia
The Heavenly Body
Movie · as Pearl
Three Hearts for Julia
Movie · as Mattie, Julia's Maid
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event
Movie · as Verbena
Not a Ladies' Man
Movie · as Lucy
The Lady Is Willing
Movie · as Mary Lou
Silver Queen
Movie · as Ruby
The Spoilers
Movie · as Idabelle
Johnny Doughboy
Movie · as Sweetheart
The Magnificent Dope
Movie · as Jenny
Boom Town
Movie · as Maid, Karen's Maid (uncredited)
'What's Your 'I.Q.'?': Number Two
Movie · as Woman with Child