Marietta Canty

From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia Marietta Canty 19051986 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 Two of her first roles were in the films The Lady is Waiting 1942 and The Spoilers 1942 both with Marlene Dietrich in the leading role Canty is perhaps best known as Delilah Spencer Tracys housemaid in the comedy Father of the Bride 1950 and in its sequel Fathers Little Dividend 1951 Canty retired from film acting in 1955 her last role in Hollywood was Rebel Without a Cause starring James Dean where she had a memorable part as Sal Mineos family maid