Marietta Canty

Works
Actor (8),
Birthday
1905-09-30

Marietta Canty - known for her work in such projects: «A Streetcar Named Desire» (1951), «Rebel Without a Cause» (1955), «The Bad and the Beautiful» (1952), «My Foolish Heart» (1950), «Father of the Bride» (1950),

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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.

The most significant works of Marietta Canty

Rebel Without a Cause
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Character: Crawford Maid
A Streetcar Named Desire
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
Character: Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
Father of the Bride (1950)
Character: Delilah
Father's Little Dividend (1951)
Character: Delilah
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)
Character: Ida (uncredited)
Chicago Deadline (1949)
Character: Hazel
The Spoilers (1942)
Character: Idabelle
The Lady Is Willing (1942)
Character: Mary Lou


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