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