Marietta Canty
Known for Acting
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
Rebel Without a Cause
1955
as Crawford Maid
A Streetcar Named Desire
1951
as Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
Father of the Bride
1950
as Delilah
The Bad and the Beautiful
1952
as Ida (uncredited)
The Spoilers
1942
as Idabelle
The Sea of Grass
1947
as Rachael (uncredited)
Dear Ruth
1947
as Dora
The Crimson Key
1947
as Petunia
Boom Town
1940
as Maid
Boom Town
1940
as Karen's Maid (uncredited)
Dear Wife
1949
as Dora
Silver Queen
1942
as Ruby
Words and Music
1948
as Mary (uncredited)
Father's Little Dividend
1951
as Delilah
Bright Leaf
1950
as Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
The Toast of New Orleans
1950
as Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)
Chicago Deadline
1949
as Hazel
My Foolish Heart
1950
The Lady Is Willing
1942
as Mary Lou
The Heavenly Body
1944
as Pearl