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Marietta Canty

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1905-09-30

Day of Death

1986-07-09

Place of Birth

Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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.

Filmography (35)

⭐ 7.5 Role: Crawford Maid

Rebel Without a Cause

1955
⭐ 6.6 Role: Emma

A Man Called Peter

1955
⭐ 7.2 Role: Dolly

The I Don't Care Girl

1953
⭐ 7.3 Role: Ida (uncredited)

The Bad and the Beautiful

1952
⭐ 6.1 Role: Lavinia (uncredited)

Dreamboat

1952
⭐ 7.6 Role: Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)

A Streetcar Named Desire

1951
⭐ 6.5 Role: Delilah

Father's Little Dividend

1951
⭐ 5.3 Role: Daisy

Belle Le Grand

1951
⭐ 5.2 Role: Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)

The Toast of New Orleans

1950
⭐ 5.9 Role: Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)

Bright Leaf

1950
⭐ 7.0 Role: Delilah

Father of the Bride

1950
⭐ 6.6 Role: Unknown

My Foolish Heart

1950
⭐ 6.3 Role: Dora

Dear Wife

1949
⭐ 6.7 Role: Hazel

Chicago Deadline

1949
⭐ 5.8 Role: Mary (uncredited)

Words and Music

1948