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.
Filmography (30 titles)
Big Apple Birthday
The Picnickers · 1978
Alex and the Wonderful Doo-Wah Lamp
1978
6.0MovieThe Carey Treatment
Blaine · 1972
7.2ShowDan August
Doctor · 1970
5.2ShowThen Came Bronson
Fred · 1969
6.2ShowMayberry R.F.D.
Mr. Springer · 1968
6.9ShowIronside
Neighbor · 1967
6.9ShowThe Invaders
Arthur Singeiser · 1967
7.6ShowThe Wild Wild West
The Engineer · 1965
5.4MovieThe Pleasure Seekers
Mr. Morton (uncredited) · 1964
7.1ShowThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Second Passenger · 1964
7.9ShowBewitched
Dr. Henry Clarke · 1964
5.8ShowPetticoat Junction
Mr. Williams · 1963
7.3ShowThe Fugitive
Minister · 1963
6.0ShowThe Investigators
Martin Beckett · 1961
6.8ShowHazel
Antique Dealer · 1961
6.6MovieReturn to Peyton Place
Lupus Wolf (uncredited) · 1961
5.9MovieThe Hoodlum Priest
Warden · 1961
Peter Loves Mary
Mr. Canfield · 1960
7.6ShowThe Andy Griffith Show
Harlan Fergus · 1960
4.8ShowCheckmate
Arthur Harper · 1960
4.6MovieToo Soon to Love
Mr. Taylor · 1960
8.5ShowThe Twilight Zone
Clothes Store Manager (uncredited) · 1959
7.2ShowThe Third Man
Cyril Nathan · 1959
7.0MovieThe Power of the Resurrection
Andrew · 1958
5.9ShowThe Real McCoys
Mr. Jones · 1957
7.3ShowHave Gun, Will Travel
Ned Alcorn · 1957
Bitter Storm
Voice · 1952
Lux Video Theatre
Parker · 1950
7.8ShowKraft Television Theatre
1947