
Mary Parker
Known for
Acting
Born
August 28, 1918
Birthplace
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Died
March 2, 1998 (aged 79)
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 sh...
Best known work
Filmography
1954
The Great Diamond Robberyas Drunk's wife (uncredited)
1952
Million Dollar Mermaidas Woman at Restaurant (uncredited)
1952
Lure of the Wildernessas The Widow Sutton
1945
Keep Your Powder Dryas WAC (uncredited)
1944
Music for Millionsas Anita
1944
Lady in the Darkas Miss Parker
1939
Ranch House Romeoas Mitzi
1939
Sudden Moneyas Ellen
1939
Cafe Societyas Southern Girl
1939
St. Louis Bluesas Punkins
1938
Campus Confessionsas Co-Ed (uncredited)
1938
1938
Hunted Menas Young woman at party (uncredited)
1938
Cocoanut Groveas Dancer (uncredited)









