Lew Parker


Lew Parker 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.

Early years

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

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. His Broadway credits include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Mr. Wonderful, Ankles Aweigh, The Front Page, Are You With It?, Red, Hot and Blue, Girl Crazy, Heads Up, Spring is Here, and Rainbow.

Personal life/death

In 1955, Parker married actress Betty Kean. 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.

Filmography