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Lew Parker (born Austin Lewis Jacobs,[1] October 29, 1910 – October 27, 1972) was an American television, stage and musical theatre actor. His most notable role was as Lew Marie, the beleaguered father of Marlo Thomas's character, Ann Marie, on the 1960s television series That Girl.[citation needed]

Early years

Parker was born in Brooklyn[2] and was the son of Lewis Jacobs, who performed in vaudeville.[3]

Acting

Parker appeared on one episode of the television series Gidget in 1966 as Mr. Socrates, the crusty proprietor of The Shaggy Dog, a hamburger restaurant that was a hangout for teenagers.[citation needed] His Broadway credits include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1972), Mr. Wonderful (1956), Ankles Aweigh (1955), The Front Page (1946), Are You With It? (1945), Red, Hot and Blue (1936), Girl Crazy (1930), Heads Up (1929), Spring is Here (1929), and Rainbow (1928).[4]

Personal life/death

In 1955, Parker married actress Betty Kean.[3] They remained together until Parker's death from cancer in New York City in 1972. Betty Kean died on September 29, 1986, also from cancer. The couple were survived by a daughter, Deirdre, and two grandchildren.[citation needed]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1921 The Kid Extra in Heaven Scene Uncredited
1948 Are You with It? Goldie McGoldrick
1958 Country Music Holiday Himself

References

  1. ^ Room, Adrian (2014). Dictionary of Pseudonyms: 13,000 Assumed Names and Their Origins, 5th ed. McFarland. p. 368. ISBN 978-0-7864-5763-2. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  2. ^ "Actor Lew Parker Dies". Ford Lauderdale News. October 29, 1972. p. 41. Retrieved July 12, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b Scott, Vernon (June 23, 1968). "Away From 'That Girl,' Lew Parker's Relaxed Type". The Star Press. Indiana, Muncie. United Press International. p. 22. Retrieved July 12, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Lew Parker". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on July 12, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.

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