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Marietta Canty
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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.
As actor
Rebel Without a Cause
A Man Called Peter
The I Don't Care Girl
Dreamboat
The Bad and the Beautiful
Father's Little Dividend
A Streetcar Named Desire
Belle Le Grand
Father of the Bride
Bright Leaf
My Foolish Heart
The Toast of New Orleans
Chicago Deadline
Dear Wife
Words and Music
Dear Ruth
The Sea of Grass
The Crimson Key
The Searching Wind
Home Sweet Homicide
Bring on the Girls
Lady in the Dark
Goin' to Town
The Heavenly Body
Three Hearts for Julia
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event
Not a Ladies' Man
The Lady Is Willing
Silver Queen
The Spoilers