Marietta Canty
Known For
Acting
Born
1905-09-30 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Died
1986-07-09
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.
Most Known For
A Streetcar Named Desire
as Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
Rebel Without a Cause
as Crawford Maid
The Spoilers
as Idabelle
Father of the Bride
as Delilah
Father's Little Dividend
as Delilah
The Bad and the Beautiful
as Ida (uncredited)
The Sea of Grass
as Rachael (uncredited)
Boom Town
as Maid
Boom Town
as Karen's Maid (uncredited)
Words and Music
as Mary (uncredited)
The Heavenly Body
as Pearl
Bright Leaf
as Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
The Toast of New Orleans
as Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)
Dreamboat
as Lavinia (uncredited)
Chicago Deadline
as Hazel
The Lady Is Willing
as Mary Lou
My Foolish Heart
Dear Wife
as Dora
Silver Queen
as Ruby
A Man Called Peter
as Emma