Born
1918-08-28 (age 107)
Birthplace
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Known For
Acting
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
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Keep Your Powder Dry
as WAC (uncredited)
1945
Music for Millions
as Anita
1944
Ruff and Tuff
1944
Lady in the Dark
as Miss Parker
1944
Ranch House Romeo
as Mitzi
1939
Sudden Money
as Ellen
1939
Cafe Society
as Southern Girl
1939
St. Louis Blues
as Punkins
1939
Cocoanut Grove
as Dancer (uncredited)
1938
The Great Diamond Robbery
as Drunk's wife (uncredited)
1954
Million Dollar Mermaid
as Woman at Rector's Restaurant (uncredited)
1952
Lure of the Wilderness
as The Widow Sutton
1952
Campus Confessions
as Co-Ed (uncredited)
1938
Hunted Men
as Young woman at party (uncredited)
1938
Sing, You Sinners
1938