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
6.8ShowIronside
Neighbor · 1967
6.9ShowThe Invaders
Arthur Singeiser · 1967
7.5ShowThe Wild Wild West
The Engineer · 1965
5.4MovieThe Pleasure Seekers
Mr. Morton (uncredited) · 1964
7.2ShowThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Second Passenger · 1964
7.8ShowBewitched
Dr. Henry Clarke · 1964
5.9ShowPetticoat 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
6.5ShowPeter 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