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Marietta Canty (September 30, 1905 – July 9, 1986) was an American actress, community activist and recipient of numerous humanist awards.
Marietta Canty was born on 30 September 1905 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. She was an actress, known for Rebel Without a Cause (1955), The Heavenly Body (1944) and The Lady Is Willing (1942). She died on 9 July 1986 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
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Marietta Canty was born on 30 September 1905 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. She was an actress, known for Rebel Without a Cause (1955), The Heavenly Body (1944) and The Lady Is Willing (1942). She died on 9 July 1986 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
- September 30, 1905
- July 9, 1986
Marietta Canty (1905-1986) was an African American actress, community activist and recipient of numerous humanist awards. As an actress, Marietta Canty first appeared on Broadway in 1933. She also appeared in 40 films between 1940 and 1955, mostly in supporting roles and bit parts.
Marietta Canty. Actress. Born as one of five children, to leading members of Hartford's African American community and devout members of the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, her parents Mary and Henry Canty, laid the foundation for much of the performers later social activism.
Marietta Canty (1905-1986) was an African American actress, community activist and recipient of numerous humanist awards. As an actress, Marietta Canty first appeared on Broadway in 1933. She also appeared in 40 films between 1940 and 1955, mostly in supporting roles and bit parts.
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May 27, 2013 · Born in 1905 to Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Canty, Marietta performed on Broadway and the silver screen for 13 years, between 1942 and 1956, in such films as Rebel Without a Cause (1955) and Father of the Bride (1950).