Introduction
Lew Parker (October 29, 1910 – October 27, 1972) 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.
Other TV roles
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.
Personal life/death
He married actress Betty Kean, the older sister of actress Jane Kean (1923–2013), and part of their sister duo the Kean Sisters. Parker and Kean remained together until Parker's death from cancer, two days before his 62nd birthday, 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.