Acting
Marietta Canty
EN cinema · 34 credits
Born
30 September 1905
Died
9 July 1986 (aged 80)
Birthplace
Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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.
Known for
Filmography
Rebel Without a Cause
as Crawford Maid
Dreamboat
as Lavinia (uncredited)
The Bad and the Beautiful
as Ida (uncredited)
Father's Little Dividend
as Delilah
A Streetcar Named Desire
as Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
Belle Le Grand
as Daisy
Father of the Bride
as Delilah
Bright Leaf
as Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
The Toast of New Orleans
as Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)
Chicago Deadline
as Hazel
Dear Wife
as Dora
Words and Music
as Mary (uncredited)
Dear Ruth
as Dora
The Sea of Grass
as Rachael (uncredited)
The Crimson Key
as Petunia
The Searching Wind
as Sophronia
Home Sweet Homicide
as Cherrington Housekeeper
Bring on the Girls
as Ida (uncredited)
Lady in the Dark
as Martha
Goin' to Town
as Camellia
The Heavenly Body
as Pearl
Three Hearts for Julia
as Mattie, Julia's Maid
The Lady Is Willing
as Mary Lou
Silver Queen
as Ruby
The Spoilers
as Idabelle
Johnny Doughboy
as Sweetheart
The Magnificent Dope
as Jenny
Boom Town
as Maid, as Karen's Maid (uncredited)