About

Known credits:
15
Birthday:
1918-08-28
Place of birth:
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Website:
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Mary Parker

Overview

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

Acting
1954 The Great Diamond Robbery Actor Drunk's wife (uncredited) N/A
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1952 Million Dollar Mermaid Actor Woman at Rector's Restaurant (uncredited) 59
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1952 Lure of the Wilderness Actor The Widow Sutton 59
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1945 Keep Your Powder Dry Actor WAC (uncredited) 59
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1944 Music for Millions Actor Anita 59
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1944 Ruff and Tuff Actor N/A
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1944 Lady in the Dark Actor Miss Parker 58
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1939 Ranch House Romeo Actor Mitzi N/A
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1939 Sudden Money Actor Ellen 58
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1939 Cafe Society Actor Southern Girl 59
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1939 St. Louis Blues Actor Punkins N/A
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1938 Campus Confessions Actor Co-Ed (uncredited) 58
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1938 Sing, You Sinners Actor 59
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1938 Hunted Men Actor Young woman at party (uncredited) 59
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1938 Cocoanut Grove Actor Dancer (uncredited) N/A
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