Warren Parker
Known for: Acting
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
Series
The Andy Griffith Show
Harlan Fergus
1960
Series
The Andy Griffith Show
Mr. Meldrim
1960
Series
The Andy Griffith Show
County Fair Judge 2
1960
Series
The Andy Griffith Show
Mr. Meldrim The Bank President
1960
Series
The Fugitive
Minister
1963
Series
The Fugitive
Lewis
1963
Series
Bewitched
Dr. Henry Clarke
1964
Series
Ironside
Neighbor
1967
Series
Have Gun, Will Travel
Ned Alcorn
1957
Series
Have Gun, Will Travel
Hotel Carlton Desk Clerk
1957
Series
Have Gun, Will Travel
Clerk
1957
Series
The Twilight Zone
Clothes Store Manager (uncredited)
1959
Series
Petticoat Junction
Mr. Williams
1963
Series
The Wild Wild West
The Engineer
1965
Series
The Invaders
Arthur Singeiser
1967
Series
Hazel
Antique Dealer
1961
Series
The Real McCoys
Mr. Jones
1957
Series
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Second Passenger
1964
Series
Mayberry R.F.D.
Mr. Springer
1968
Series
Kraft Television Theatre
1947
Series
Checkmate
Arthur Harper
1960
Lux Video Theatre
Parker
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Dr. Aubrey
1950
Series
Then Came Bronson
Fred
1969
Series
The Third Man
Cyril Nathan
1959
Series
Dan August
Doctor
1970
Series
The Investigators
Martin Beckett
1961
Peter Loves Mary
Mr. Canfield
1960
Film
Return to Peyton Place
Lupus Wolf (uncredited)
1961
Film
The Pleasure Seekers
Mr. Morton (uncredited)
1964
Film
The Carey Treatment
Blaine
1972
Film
The Power of the Resurrection
Andrew
1958
Big Apple Birthday
The Picnickers
1978
Film
The Hoodlum Priest
Warden
1961
Film
Too Soon to Love
Mr. Taylor
1960
Bitter Storm
Voice
1952
Alex and the Wonderful Doo-Wah Lamp
1978