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Marietta Canty(1905-1986)

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Marietta Canty
Marietta Canty was born on 30 September 1905 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. She was an actress, known for Rebel Without a Cause (1955), The Heavenly Body (1944) and The Lady Is Willing (1942). She died on 9 July 1986 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
BornSeptember 30, 1905
DiedJuly 9, 1986(80)
BornSeptember 30, 1905
DiedJuly 9, 1986(80)
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Known for

James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Corey Allen in Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Rebel Without a Cause
7.6
  • Crawford Family Maid
  • 1955
The Heavenly Body (1944)
The Heavenly Body
6.1
  • Pearl
  • 1944
Marlene Dietrich, David James, and Fred MacMurray in The Lady Is Willing (1942)
The Lady Is Willing
6.3
  • Mary Lou
  • 1942
Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott, John Wayne, and Harry Carey in The Spoilers (1942)
The Spoilers
6.7
  • Idabelle
  • 1942

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Actress

  • James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Corey Allen in Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
    Rebel Without a Cause
    7.6
    • Crawford Family Maid
    • 1955
  • Jean Peters and Richard Todd in A Man Called Peter (1955)
    A Man Called Peter
    7.1
    • Emma (uncredited)
    • 1955
  • Mitzi Gaynor, Bob Graham, Oscar Levant, and David Wayne in The I Don't Care Girl (1953)
    The I Don't Care Girl
    6.2
    • Dolly (uncredited)
    • 1953
  • Kirk Douglas and Lana Turner in The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)
    The Bad and the Beautiful
    7.8
    • Ida (uncredited)
    • 1952
  • Dreamboat (1952)
    Dreamboat
    6.6
    • Lavinia (uncredited)
    • 1952
  • Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh in A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
    A Streetcar Named Desire
    7.9
    • Giggling Woman with Eunice (uncredited)
    • 1951
  • Father's Little Dividend (1951)
    Father's Little Dividend
    6.5
    • Delilah
    • 1951
  • Richard Carlson, Anthony Dexter, and Eleanor Parker in Valentino (1951)
    Valentino
    5.7
    • Tilly - Joan's Maid (uncredited)
    • 1951
  • John Carroll, William Ching, Muriel Lawrence, and Vera Ralston in Belle Le Grand (1951)
    Belle Le Grand
    5.9
    • Daisy
    • 1951
  • David Niven, Kathryn Grayson, and Mario Lanza in The Toast of New Orleans (1950)
    The Toast of New Orleans
    6.0
    • Angelique, Suzette's Maid (uncredited)
    • 1950
  • Lauren Bacall, Gary Cooper, and Patricia Neal in Bright Leaf (1950)
    Bright Leaf
    6.7
    • Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
    • 1950
  • Father of the Bride (1950)
    Father of the Bride
    7.1
    • Delilah
    • 1950
  • Dana Andrews and Susan Hayward in My Foolish Heart (1949)
    My Foolish Heart
    6.8
    • Grace
    • 1949
  • William Holden, Edward Arnold, Joan Caulfield, Billy De Wolfe, Mona Freeman, and Mary Philips in Dear Wife (1949)
    Dear Wife
    6.3
    • Dora
    • 1949
  • Alan Ladd and Donna Reed in Chicago Deadline (1949)
    Chicago Deadline
    6.3
    • Hazel
    • 1949

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Marietta Canty House Site
  • Born
    • September 30, 1905
    • Hartford, Connecticut, USA
  • Died
    • July 9, 1986
    • Hartford, Connecticut, USA(undisclosed)

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    African-American character actress of the 1940's and 50's. On Broadway from 1933. She was a renowned political activist and humanist, recipient of many awards, including the Humanitarian Award, Hartford Section of National Council of Women, 1969; and the certificate of Service and Award Recognition, American Red Cross.

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