Mary Parker
Born: 1918-08-28 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Died: 1998-03-02
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
1954
- The Great Diamond Robbery as Drunk's wife (uncredited)
1952
- Million Dollar Mermaid as Woman at Restaurant (uncredited)
- Lure of the Wilderness as The Widow Sutton
1945
- Keep Your Powder Dry as WAC (uncredited)
1944
- Lady in the Dark as Miss Parker
- Music for Millions as Anita
- Ruff and Tuff
1939
- Sudden Money as Ellen
- Cafe Society as Southern Girl
- St. Louis Blues as Punkins
- Ranch House Romeo as Mitzi
1938
- Hunted Men as Young woman at party (uncredited)
- Sing, You Sinners
- Campus Confessions as Co-Ed (uncredited)
- Cocoanut Grove as Dancer (uncredited)