Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
15
Gender
Female
Birthday
August 28, 1918 ( 80 years old )
Place of Birth
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Also Known As
"Punkins" Parker
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
Known For
Keep Your Powder Dry
1945-04-01Music for Millions
1944-12-18Ruff and Tuff
1944-05-15Lady in the Dark
1944-02-10Ranch House Romeo
1939-04-07Sudden Money
1939-03-31Cafe Society
1939-03-03St. Louis Blues
1939-02-03Cocoanut Grove
1938-05-20The Great Diamond Robbery
1954-01-29