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.
Acting
TV
The Twilight Zone
as Clothes Store Manager (uncredited)
1959
TV
Bewitched
as Dr. Henry Clarke
1964
TV
The Andy Griffith Show
as Harlan Fergus
1960
TV
The Andy Griffith Show
as County Fair Judge 2
1960
TV
The Andy Griffith Show
as Mr. Meldrim
1960
TV
The Andy Griffith Show
as Mr. Meldrim The Bank President
1960
TV
The Wild Wild West
as The Engineer
1965
TV
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
as Second Passenger
1964
TV
Ironside
as Neighbor
1967
TV
The Fugitive
as Minister
1963
TV
The Fugitive
as Lewis
1963
TV
The Invaders
as Arthur Singeiser
1967
TV
Have Gun, Will Travel
as Ned Alcorn
1957
TV
Have Gun, Will Travel
as Hotel Carlton Desk Clerk
1957
TV
Have Gun, Will Travel
as Clerk
1957
Movie
Return to Peyton Place
as Lupus Wolf (uncredited)
1961
TV
Petticoat Junction
as Mr. Williams
1963
Movie
The Carey Treatment
as Blaine
1972
TV
Hazel
as Antique Dealer
1961
Movie
The Pleasure Seekers
as Mr. Morton (uncredited)
1964
TV
The Real McCoys
as Mr. Jones
1957
TV
The Third Man
as Cyril Nathan
1959
Movie
Too Soon to Love
as Mr. Taylor
1960
Movie
The Hoodlum Priest
as Warden
1961