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.
Known For
Crawford Maid
Rebel Without a Cause
Delilah
Father's Little Dividend
Lucy
Not a Ladies' Man
Martha
Lady in the Dark
Dolly
The I Don't Care Girl
Sophronia
The Searching Wind
Dora
Dear Ruth
Maid
Boom Town
Hazel
Chicago Deadline
Mattie, Julia's Maid
Three Hearts for Julia
Lavinia
Dreamboat
Ida (uncredited)
The Bad and the Beautiful
Emma
A Man Called Peter
Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
A Streetcar Named Desire
Mary Lou
The Lady Is Willing
Rachael (uncredited)
The Sea of Grass
Karen's Maid (uncredited)
Boom Town
Verbena
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event
Woman with Child
'What's Your 'I.Q.'?': Number Two
Ida (uncredited)
Bring on the Girls
Daisy
Belle Le Grand
Ruby
Silver Queen
Idabelle
The Spoilers
Delilah
Father of the Bride
Sweetheart
Johnny Doughboy
Dora
Dear Wife
Cherrington Housekeeper
Home Sweet Homicide
Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
Bright Leaf
Camellia
Goin' to Town
Jenny
The Magnificent Dope
Petunia
The Crimson Key
My Foolish Heart
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
32
Gender
Female
Birthday
1905-09-30
Place of Birth
Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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