Biography
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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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Rebel Without a Cause
Character: Crawford Maid
MOVIE • 1955
A Man Called Peter
Character: Emma
MOVIE • 1955
The I Don't Care Girl
Character: Dolly
MOVIE • 1953
The Bad and the Beautiful
Character: Ida (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1952
Dreamboat
Character: Lavinia
MOVIE • 1952
A Streetcar Named Desire
Character: Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1951
Father's Little Dividend
Character: Delilah
MOVIE • 1951
Belle Le Grand
Character: Daisy
MOVIE • 1951
The Toast of New Orleans
Character: Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1950
Bright Leaf
Character: Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1950
Father of the Bride
Character: Delilah
MOVIE • 1950
My Foolish Heart
Character:
MOVIE • 1950
Dear Wife
Character: Dora
MOVIE • 1949
Chicago Deadline
Character: Hazel
MOVIE • 1949
The Crimson Key
Character: Petunia
MOVIE • 1947
Dear Ruth
Character: Dora
MOVIE • 1947
The Sea of Grass
Character: Rachael (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1947
Home Sweet Homicide
Character: Cherrington Housekeeper
MOVIE • 1946
The Searching Wind
Character: Sophronia
MOVIE • 1946
Bring on the Girls
Character: Ida (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1945