Mary Parker
Known for Acting · 15 credits
- Born
- 1918-08-28
- Died
- 1998-03-02
- Place of birth
- Fort Worth, Texas, USA
- Also known as
- "Punkins" Parker
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
Known For
Movies (15)
Ranch House Romeo
1939
as Mitzi
Keep Your Powder Dry
1945
as WAC (uncredited)
Lure of the Wilderness
1952
as The Widow Sutton
Music for Millions
1944
as Anita
The Great Diamond Robbery
1954
as Drunk's wife (uncredited)
Sing, You Sinners
1938
Lady in the Dark
1944
as Miss Parker
Million Dollar Mermaid
1952
as Woman at Rector's Restaurant (uncredited)
St. Louis Blues
1939
as Punkins
Cocoanut Grove
1938
as Dancer (uncredited)
Campus Confessions
1938
as Co-Ed (uncredited)
Cafe Society
1939
as Southern Girl
Hunted Men
1938
as Young woman at party (uncredited)
Sudden Money
1939
as Ellen
Ruff and Tuff
1944
About Mary Parker
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… With 15 credits spanning from 1938 to 1954, Mary Parker has appeared in 15 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Mary Parker Movies
- Ranch House Romeo (1939) — as Mitzi
- Keep Your Powder Dry (1945) — as WAC (uncredited)
- Lure of the Wilderness (1952) — as The Widow Sutton
- Music for Millions (1944) — as Anita
- The Great Diamond Robbery (1954) — as Drunk's wife (uncredited)
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