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Marietta Canty

Marietta Canty

Actor Sep 30 (died age 80) Hartford, Connecticut, USA 1940–1955 (15 year career)
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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 Delil…

Known For

Rebel Without a Cause
Film

Rebel Without a Cause

Crawford Maid
A Streetcar Named Desire
Film

A Streetcar Named Desire

Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
The Bad and the Beautiful
Film

The Bad and the Beautiful

Ida (uncredited)
Father of the Bride
Film

Father of the Bride

Delilah
Boom Town
Film

Boom Town

Maid
Father's Little Dividend
Film

Father's Little Dividend

Delilah
The Spoilers
Film

The Spoilers

Idabelle
The Sea of Grass
Film

The Sea of Grass

Rachael (uncredited)

Filmography