Acting
Mary Parker
EN cinema · 14 credits
Born
28 August 1918
Died
2 March 1998 (aged 79)
Birthplace
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Also known as "Punkins" Parker
Mary Parker (born Mary Frances Roberson) was an American stage, television and screen actress/performer. Parker appeared in 17 films from 1938 to 1954 but was also known for her dance work with partner Billy Daniel. Parker (also known as "Punkins" Parker), was a protégé of Mitchell Leisen. Leisen recruited her for various projects both on and off the screen starting in 1938. She was discovered while performing at the Casa Mañana Theatre in her native Fort Worth, Texas during the Texas Centennial celebrations and given a contract with Paramount Pictures. She performed in several large budget films, and was chosen by Paramount and Max Factor Jr. as "The Real Miss America", yet her fame was short lived.
Known for
Filmography
The Great Diamond Robbery
as Drunk's wife (uncredited)
Million Dollar Mermaid
as Woman at Restaurant (uncredited)
Lure of the Wilderness
as The Widow Sutton
Keep Your Powder Dry
as WAC (uncredited)
Music for Millions
as Anita
Lady in the Dark
as Miss Parker
Sudden Money
as Ellen
Cafe Society
as Southern Girl
St. Louis Blues
as Punkins
Cocoanut Grove
as Dancer (uncredited)
Campus Confessions
as Co-Ed (uncredited)
Hunted Men
as Young woman at party (uncredited)