Warren Parker
Born on February 25, 1904, in Alton, Illinois, Warren Parker was an American actor and screenwriter whose career spanned more than three decades. Trained in theatre before moving to Hollywood, he became a familiar face on television throughout the 1950s to the 1970s. His understated, precise acting earned him numerous supporting roles in landmark series such as Lights Out, Tales of Tomorrow, The Third Man, Ironside, and Days of Our Lives.
Married to actress Mary Patton, Parker often portrayed authority figures — doctors, judges, or ministers — roles that suited his distinguished presence and measured diction. He also contributed to television writing, reflecting his enduring interest in dramatic structure.
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Movies (9)
Big Apple Birthday
1978 · The Picnickers
Alex and the Wonderful Doo-Wah Lamp
1978
The Carey Treatment
1972 · Blaine
The Pleasure Seekers
1964 · Mr. Morton (uncredited)
Return to Peyton Place
1961 · Lupus Wolf (uncredited)
The Hoodlum Priest
1961 · Warden
Too Soon to Love
1960 · Mr. Taylor
The Power of the Resurrection
1958 · Andrew
Bitter Storm
1952 · Voice
TV shows (21)
Dan August
1970 · Doctor
Then Came Bronson
1969 · Fred
Mayberry R.F.D.
1968 · Mr. Springer
Ironside
1967 · Neighbor
The Invaders
1967 · Arthur Singeiser
The Wild Wild West
1965 · The Engineer
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964 · Second Passenger
Bewitched
1964 · Dr. Henry Clarke
Petticoat Junction
1963 · Mr. Williams
The Fugitive
1963 · Minister, Lewis
The Investigators
1961 · Martin Beckett
Hazel
1961 · Antique Dealer
Peter Loves Mary
1960 · Mr. Canfield
The Andy Griffith Show
1960 · Harlan Fergus, County Fair Judge 2, Mr. Meldrim, Mr. Meldrim The Bank President
Checkmate
1960 · Arthur Harper
The Twilight Zone
1959 · Clothes Store Manager (uncredited)
The Third Man
1959 · Cyril Nathan
The Real McCoys
1957 · Mr. Jones
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957 · Ned Alcorn, Hotel Carlton Desk Clerk, Clerk
Lux Video Theatre
1950 · Parker, Dr. Aubrey
Kraft Television Theatre
1947