6.1
Movie
Acting
Mary Parker
- Born
- Died
- (aged 79)
- Birthplace
- Fort Worth, Texas, USA
- Credits
- 14 titles
Biography
Mary Parker (born Mary Frances Roberson) was an American stage, television and screen actress/performer. Parker appeared in 17 films from 1938 to 1954 but was also known for her dance work with partner Billy Daniel. Parker (also known as "Punkins" Parker), was a protégé of Mitchell Leisen. Leisen recruited her for various projects both on and off the screen starting in 1938. She was discovered while performing at the Casa Mañana Theatre in her native Fort Worth, Texas during the Texas Centennial celebrations and given a contract with Paramount Pictures. She performed in several large budget films, and was chosen by Paramount and Max Factor Jr. as "The Real Miss America", yet her fame was short lived.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 14
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | The Great Diamond Robbery Film | Drunk's wife (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Million Dollar Mermaid Film | Woman at Restaurant (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Lure of the Wilderness Film | The Widow Sutton |
| 1945 | Keep Your Powder Dry Film | WAC (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Music for Millions Film | Anita |
| 1944 | Lady in the Dark Film | Miss Parker |
| 1939 | Ranch House Romeo Film | Mitzi |
| 1939 | Sudden Money Film | Ellen |
| 1939 | Cafe Society Film | Southern Girl |
| 1939 | St. Louis Blues Film | Punkins |
| 1938 | Campus Confessions Film | Co-Ed (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Sing, You Sinners Film | |
| 1938 | Hunted Men Film | Young woman at party (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Cocoanut Grove Film | Dancer (uncredited) |