Marietta Canty

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.

Filmografi

Boom Town1940 · MaidA Streetcar Named Desire1951 · Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)Rebel Without a Cause1955 · Crawford MaidThe Bad and the Beautiful1952 · Ida (uncredited)Father of the Bride1950 · DelilahFather's Little Dividend1951 · DelilahMy Foolish Heart1950 · The Spoilers1942 · IdabelleThe Crimson Key1947 · PetuniaThe Sea of Grass1947 · Rachael (uncredited)Chicago Deadline1949 · HazelThe Toast of New Orleans1950 · Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)Bright Leaf1950 · Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)The Lady Is Willing1942 · Mary LouBring on the Girls1945 · Ida (uncredited)Words and Music1948 · Mary (uncredited)Dreamboat1952 · Lavinia (uncredited)The I Don't Care Girl1953 · DollyThree Hearts for Julia1943 · Mattie, Julia's MaidMexican Spitfire's Blessed Event1943 · VerbenaA Man Called Peter1955 · EmmaThe Magnificent Dope1942 · JennyThe Heavenly Body1944 · PearlLady in the Dark1944 · Martha