Acting · Hartford, Connecticut, USA · Born September 30, 1905
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.
MovieRebel Without a Cause
1955
as Crawford Maid
MovieA Man Called Peter
1955
as Emma
MovieThe I Don't Care Girl
1953
as Dolly
MovieThe Bad and the Beautiful
1952
as Ida (uncredited)
MovieDreamboat
1952
as Lavinia (uncredited)
MovieA Streetcar Named Desire
1951
as Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
MovieFather's Little Dividend
1951
as Delilah
MovieBelle Le Grand
1951
as Daisy
MovieThe Toast of New Orleans
1950
as Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)
MovieBright Leaf
1950
as Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
MovieFather of the Bride
1950
as Delilah
MovieMy Foolish Heart
1950
MovieDear Wife
1949
as Dora
MovieChicago Deadline
1949
as Hazel
MovieWords and Music
1948
as Mary (uncredited)
MovieThe Crimson Key
1947
as Petunia
MovieDear Ruth
1947
as Dora
MovieThe Sea of Grass
1947
as Rachael (uncredited)
MovieHome Sweet Homicide
1946
as Cherrington Housekeeper
MovieThe Searching Wind
1946
as Sophronia
MovieBring on the Girls
1945
as Ida (uncredited)
MovieGoin' to Town
1944
as Camellia
MovieThe Heavenly Body
1944
as Pearl
MovieLady in the Dark
1944
as Martha
MovieMexican Spitfire's Blessed Event
1943
as Verbena
MovieThree Hearts for Julia
1943
as Mattie, Julia's Maid
MovieJohnny Doughboy
1942
as Sweetheart
MovieSilver Queen
1942
as Ruby
MovieThe Magnificent Dope
1942
as Jenny
MovieThe Spoilers
1942
as Idabelle
MovieNot a Ladies' Man
1942
as Lucy
MovieThe Lady Is Willing
1942
as Mary Lou
MovieBoom Town
1940
as Maid
'What's Your 'I.Q.'?': Number Two
1940
as Woman with Child
