Marietta Canty
Actor
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
A Streetcar Named Desire
as Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited) 1951
The Bad and the Beautiful
as Ida (uncredited) 1952
Father of the Bride
as Delilah 1950
Father's Little Dividend
as Delilah 1951
The Spoilers
as Idabelle 1942
Boom Town
as Maid 1940
Boom Town
as Karen's Maid (uncredited) 1940
The Sea of Grass
as Rachael (uncredited) 1947
Bright Leaf
as Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited) 1950
My Foolish Heart
1950
Dreamboat
as Lavinia (uncredited) 1952
A Man Called Peter
as Emma 1955
Chicago Deadline
as Hazel 1949
The Heavenly Body
as Pearl 1944
The Toast of New Orleans
as Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited) 1950
Lady in the Dark
as Martha 1944