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Birthday: Aug 28, 1918
Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Texas, USA

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 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

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