Warren Parker

Biography

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Twilight Zone (1959) — Clothes Store Manager (uncredited)
2. Bewitched (1964) — Dr. Henry Clarke
3. The Andy Griffith Show (1960) — Harlan Fergus
4. The Wild Wild West (1965) — The Engineer
5. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) — Second Passenger
6. Ironside (1967) — Neighbor
7. The Fugitive (1963) — Minister
8. The Invaders (1967) — Arthur Singeiser
9. Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) — Ned Alcorn
10. Return to Peyton Place (1961) — Lupus Wolf (uncredited)
11. Petticoat Junction (1963) — Mr. Williams
12. The Carey Treatment (1972) — Blaine
13. Hazel (1961) — Antique Dealer
14. The Pleasure Seekers (1964) — Mr. Morton (uncredited)
15. The Real McCoys (1957) — Mr. Jones
16. The Third Man (1959) — Cyril Nathan
17. Too Soon to Love (1960) — Mr. Taylor
18. The Hoodlum Priest (1961) — Warden
19. Checkmate (1960) — Arthur Harper
20. Lux Video Theatre (1950) — Parker
21. Dan August (1970) — Doctor
22. Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) — Mr. Springer
23. Then Came Bronson (1969) — Fred
24. Kraft Television Theatre (1947)
25. The Investigators (1961) — Martin Beckett
26. Peter Loves Mary (1960) — Mr. Canfield
27. Big Apple Birthday (1978) — The Picnickers
28. Alex and the Wonderful Doo-Wah Lamp (1978)
29. The Power of the Resurrection (1958) — Andrew
30. Bitter Storm (1952) — Voice