Marietta Canty
Biography
Marietta Canty works in acting. Born September 30, 1905 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) as Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
- Rebel Without a Cause (1955) as Crawford Maid
- Father of the Bride (1950) as Delilah
- The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) as Ida (uncredited)
- Father's Little Dividend (1951) as Delilah
- Boom Town (1940) as Maid
- Boom Town (1940) as Karen's Maid (uncredited)
- The Spoilers (1942) as Idabelle
- Words and Music (1948) as Mary (uncredited)
- The Sea of Grass (1947) as Rachael (uncredited)
- Chicago Deadline (1949) as Hazel
- Bright Leaf (1950) as Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
- Dreamboat (1952) as Lavinia (uncredited)
- Dear Ruth (1947) as Dora
- My Foolish Heart (1950)
- Lady in the Dark (1944) as Martha
- The I Don't Care Girl (1953) as Dolly
- The Toast of New Orleans (1950) as Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)
- A Man Called Peter (1955) as Emma
- The Lady Is Willing (1942) as Mary Lou
- The Heavenly Body (1944) as Pearl
- Belle Le Grand (1951) as Daisy
- Bring on the Girls (1945) as Ida (uncredited)
- The Searching Wind (1946) as Sophronia
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marietta Canty best known for?
Marietta Canty is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), Rebel Without a Cause (1955), Father of the Bride (1950), The Bad and the Beautiful (1952).
When and where was Marietta Canty born?
Marietta Canty was born on September 30, 1905 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
How many credits does Marietta Canty have?
Marietta Canty has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1940 to 1955.
What is Marietta Canty's background in cinema and television?
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 part...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) as Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited) — aged about 45
- Rebel Without a Cause (1955) as Crawford Maid — aged about 49
- The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) as Ida (uncredited) — aged about 46
- Father of the Bride (1950) as Delilah — aged about 44
- My Foolish Heart (1950) — aged about 44
- Father's Little Dividend (1951) as Delilah — aged about 45
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