Acting · Alton, Illinois, USA · Born February 25, 1904
Born on February 25, 1904, in Alton, Illinois, Warren Parker was an American actor and screenwriter whose career spanned more than three decades. Trained in theatre before moving to Hollywood, he became a familiar face on television throughout the 1950s to the 1970s. His understated, precise acting earned him numerous supporting roles in landmark series such as Lights Out, Tales of Tomorrow, The Third Man, Ironside, and Days of Our Lives. Married to actress Mary Patton, Parker often portrayed authority figures — doctors, judges, or ministers — roles that suited his distinguished presence and measured diction. He also contributed to television writing, reflecting his enduring interest in dramatic structure.
Big Apple Birthday
1978
as The Picnickers
Alex and the Wonderful Doo-Wah Lamp
1978
MovieThe Carey Treatment
1972
as Blaine
TVDan August
1970
as Doctor
TVThen Came Bronson
1969
as Fred
TVMayberry R.F.D.
1968
as Mr. Springer
TVIronside
1967
as Neighbor
TVThe Invaders
1967
as Arthur Singeiser
TVThe Wild Wild West
1965
as The Engineer
MovieThe Pleasure Seekers
1964
as Mr. Morton (uncredited)
TVThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
as Second Passenger
TVBewitched
1964
as Dr. Henry Clarke
TVPetticoat Junction
1963
as Mr. Williams
TVThe Fugitive
1963
as Minister
TVThe Investigators
1961
as Martin Beckett
TVHazel
1961
as Antique Dealer
MovieReturn to Peyton Place
1961
as Lupus Wolf (uncredited)
MovieThe Hoodlum Priest
1961
as Warden
Peter Loves Mary
1960
as Mr. Canfield
TVThe Andy Griffith Show
1960
as Harlan Fergus
TVCheckmate
1960
as Arthur Harper
MovieToo Soon to Love
1960
as Mr. Taylor
TVThe Twilight Zone
1959
as Clothes Store Manager (uncredited)
TVThe Third Man
1959
as Cyril Nathan
MovieThe Power of the Resurrection
1958
as Andrew
TVThe Real McCoys
1957
as Mr. Jones
TVHave Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Ned Alcorn
Bitter Storm
1952
as Voice
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Parker
TVKraft Television Theatre
1947
