7.6
7.6
A Streetcar Named Desire
1951
as Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
Marietta Canty
Acting
Born:September 30, 1905
Died:July 9, 1986(aged 80)
Birthplace:Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Nationality:United States
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CommunityBiography
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 (28 movies)
7.5
7.5
Rebel Without a Cause
1955
as Crawford Maid
7.2
7.2
The Magnificent Dope
1942
as Jenny
7.0
7.0
Father of the Bride
1950
as Delilah
6.8
6.8
Boom Town
1940
as Maid
6.6
6.6
Dear Ruth
1947
as Dora
6.5
6.5
The I Don't Care Girl
1953
as Dolly
6.5
6.5
A Man Called Peter
1955
as Emma
6.4
6.4
My Foolish Heart
1950
6.4
6.4
Father's Little Dividend
1951
as Delilah
6.4
6.4
The Lady Is Willing
1942
as Mary Lou
6.3
6.3
Chicago Deadline
1949
as Hazel
6.2
6.2
The Spoilers
1942
as Idabelle
6.0
6.0
Three Hearts for Julia
1943
as Mattie, Julia's Maid
6.0
6.0
Dear Wife
1949
as Dora
6.0
6.0
Not a Ladies' Man
1942
as Lucy
5.7
5.7
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event
1943
as Verbena
5.7
5.7
Dreamboat
1952
as Lavinia
5.7
5.7
Silver Queen
1942
as Ruby
5.6
5.6
Bright Leaf
1950
as Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
5.3
5.3
The Heavenly Body
1944
as Pearl
4.3
4.3
Lady in the Dark
1944
as Martha
3.8
3.8
Home Sweet Homicide
1946
as Cherrington Housekeeper
3.5
3.5
The Crimson Key
1947
as Petunia
3.0
3.0
Belle Le Grand
1951
as Daisy
'What's Your 'I.Q.'?': Number Two
1940
as Woman with Child
The Searching Wind
1946
as Sophronia
Goin' to Town
1944
as Camellia
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