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.

Known For

The Fugitive

The Andy Griffith Show

Petticoat Junction

Ironside

All Movies (9)

Big Apple Birthday1978 · as The Picnickers
Alex and the Wonderful Doo-Wah Lamp1978
The Carey Treatment1972 · as Blaine
The Pleasure Seekers1964 · as Mr. Morton (uncredited)
Return to Peyton Place1961 · as Lupus Wolf (uncredited)
The Hoodlum Priest1961 · as Warden
Too Soon to Love1960 · as Mr. Taylor
The Power of the Resurrection1958 · as Andrew
Bitter Storm1952 · as Voice

All TV Shows (28)

Dan August1970 · as Doctor
Then Came Bronson1969 · as Fred
Mayberry R.F.D.1968 · as Mr. Springer
Ironside1967 · as Neighbor
The Invaders1967 · as Arthur Singeiser
The Wild Wild West1965 · as The Engineer
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.1964 · as Second Passenger
Bewitched1964 · as Dr. Henry Clarke
Petticoat Junction1963 · as Mr. Williams
The Fugitive1963 · as Minister
The Fugitive1963 · as Lewis
The Investigators1961 · as Martin Beckett
Hazel1961 · as Antique Dealer
Peter Loves Mary1960 · as Mr. Canfield
The Andy Griffith Show1960 · as Harlan Fergus
The Andy Griffith Show1960 · as Mr. Meldrim
The Andy Griffith Show1960 · as County Fair Judge 2
The Andy Griffith Show1960 · as Mr. Meldrim The Bank President
Checkmate1960 · as Arthur Harper
The Twilight Zone1959 · as Clothes Store Manager (uncredited)
The Third Man1959 · as Cyril Nathan
The Real McCoys1957 · as Mr. Jones
Have Gun, Will Travel1957 · as Ned Alcorn
Have Gun, Will Travel1957 · as Hotel Carlton Desk Clerk
Have Gun, Will Travel1957 · as Clerk
Lux Video Theatre1950 · as Parker
Lux Video Theatre1950 · as Dr. Aubrey
Kraft Television Theatre1947