Frances Bay

Frances Bay

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1919-01-23
Deathday: 2011-09-15 (92 years old)

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Biography

Frances Evelyn Bay (née Goffman; January 23, 1919 – September 15, 2011) was a Canadian-American character actress known for playing a variety of quirky elderly women on film and television. In a career that spanned 35 years, she acted in a variety of roles both in film and television. After initial success in radio and stage plays, she became "The Girlfriend to the Canadian Forces" on CBC Radio during World War II, boosting troops' spirits. Marriage and a move to the U.S. led to a hiatus, during which she studied acting with Uta Hagen in New York. Returning to acting at 60, Bay featured in Foul Play and gained recognition in various TV shows like Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, and films such as The Wedding Planner and Twins. Her versatile career spanned over 50 films and numerous TV series, earning her awards and nominations. Notably, she appeared in the final episodes of sitcoms Seinfeld, Who’s the Boss?, and Happy Days. Bay was inducted in Canada's Walk of Fame in 2008.

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Filmography

all 104

Movies 60

TV Shows 44

Mrs. Tremond (Chalfont)
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014)

Movie
6
Aunt Barbara
Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage

Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage (2011)

Movie
Grandma Johnson
Pickin' and Grinnin'

Pickin' and Grinnin' (2010)

Movie
Rosie Mcintyre
Bare Knuckles

Bare Knuckles (2010)

Movie
Aunt Ginny
The Middle

The Middle (2009)

TV
6.87
Granma De La Chasse
Repo Chick

Repo Chick (2009)

Movie
Cathy
Hannah Montana

Hannah Montana (2006)

TV
5.84
Nanna
Ring Around the Rosie

Ring Around the Rosie (2006)

Movie
Fortune Teller
Edmond

Edmond (2005)

Movie
Older Woman
Annie's Point

Annie's Point (2005)

Movie
Wise Old Woman
The Movie Hero

The Movie Hero (2003)

Movie
Presidio Med

Presidio Med (2002)

TV
Laurie Evans
Bob Patterson

Bob Patterson (2001)

TV
Edna Winchester
Oh, Baby

Oh, Baby (2001)

Movie
Mrs. Darmsetter
Finder's Fee

Finder's Fee (2001)

Movie
6
My Wife and Kids

My Wife and Kids (2001)

TV
7.63
Dottie
The Wedding Planner

The Wedding Planner (2001)

Movie
9
Mrs. Steiner
Stranger Than Fiction

Stranger Than Fiction (2000)

Movie
Thelma
Inspector Gadget

Inspector Gadget (1999)

Movie
5.89
Mrs. Lewis
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn (1999)

Movie
Old Woman
Goodbye Lover

Goodbye Lover (1999)

Movie
Mildred Grayson (segment 'The Gift')
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1998)

TV
6
Old Phoebe
Charmed

Charmed (1998)

TV
6.9
Da Vinci's Inquest

Da Vinci's Inquest (1998)

TV
Martha Craddock
Forever Love

Forever Love (1998)

Movie
The Hughleys

The Hughleys (1998)

TV
Edith Proxmire
Krippendorf's Tribe

Krippendorf's Tribe (1998)

Movie
6.36
Elizabeth Hadley
Style & Substance

Style & Substance (1998)

TV
Raspy
Sparkler

Sparkler (1997)

Movie
Clueless

Clueless (1996)

TV
8.5
Elisabeth Kronner
Never Too Late

Never Too Late (1996)

Movie
Grandma
Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore (1996)

Movie
5.67
Elder Rosalie
Rossini's Ghost

Rossini's Ghost (1996)

Movie
Mrs. Pickman
In the Mouth of Madness

In the Mouth of Madness (1995)

Movie
4.33
Mrs. Rosemont
The Paperboy

The Paperboy (1994)

Movie
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans

The 5 Mrs. Buchanans (1994)

TV
Georgia
ER

ER (1994)

TV
5.44
Aunt Sylvia
The Neighbor

The Neighbor (1993)

Movie
Dave's World

Dave's World (1993)

TV
Dorothy
The X-Files

The X-Files (1993)

TV
6
Grandma
Inside Monkey Zetterland

Inside Monkey Zetterland (1992)

Movie
Elderly Neighbor
Single White Female

Single White Female (1992)

Movie
4.5
Mrs. Tremond (Chalfont)
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)

Movie
4.88
Iva Ruth McKinney
Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive

Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive (1992)

Movie
Mrs. Menges
Critters 3

Critters 3 (1991)

Movie
4.75
The Commish

The Commish (1991)

TV
6
Esmeralda
The Pit and the Pendulum

The Pit and the Pendulum (1991)

Movie
Tante Sylvia
True Colors

True Colors (1990)

TV
Madam
Wild at Heart

Wild at Heart (1990)

Movie
5.25
Arizona Motel Clerk
The Grifters

The Grifters (1990)

Movie
6
Evelyn Metcalf
Arachnophobia

Arachnophobia (1990)

Movie
6.22
Mrs. Tremond
Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks (1990)

TV
5.48
Grandma
Class Cruise

Class Cruise (1989)

Movie
Alien Nation

Alien Nation (1989)

TV
6
Mabel Choate
Seinfeld

Seinfeld (1989)

TV
5.99
Mrs. Milo
The Karate Kid Part III

The Karate Kid Part III (1989)

Movie
5.61
Witch
Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt (1989)

TV
6.4
Millie Reynolds
Quantum Leap

Quantum Leap (1989)

TV
5.84
Mother Superior
Twins

Twins (1988)

Movie
7.13
Mrs. Haynes
Big Top Pee-wee

Big Top Pee-wee (1988)

Movie
4.94
The Oldest Rookie

The Oldest Rookie (1987)

TV
Gertrude
Medium Rare

Medium Rare (1987)

Movie
Sidekicks

Sidekicks (1986)

TV
Louise Beaumont
ALF

ALF (1986)

TV
7.2
Aunt Barbara
Blue Velvet

Blue Velvet (1986)

Movie
5.21
Marian McConnell
L.A. Law

L.A. Law (1986)

TV
6
Bertril
Nomads

Nomads (1986)

Movie
Samantha Bergstrom
Matlock

Matlock (1986)

TV
6
Mrs Claus
Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories (1985)

TV
5.33
Lydia
Amos

Amos (1985)

Movie
Claire
The Golden Girls

The Golden Girls (1985)

TV
6
Betty Gritz
Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers (1985)

Movie
Mrs. Laskey / Emma Parsons
Hunter

Hunter (1984)

TV
E/R

E/R (1984)

TV
Lady with Dog
The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid (1984)

Movie
6.71
Old Woman
Second Sight: A Love Story

Second Sight: A Love Story (1984)

Movie
Granny
Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood (1983)

Movie
Miss Wyatt
A Rose for Emily

A Rose for Emily (1983)

Movie
Birdie Fallmouth
Private School

Private School (1983)

Movie
Mrs. Timmins
Wings

Wings (1983)

Movie
Mrs. Renninger
St. Elsewhere

St. Elsewhere (1982)

TV
Newhart

Newhart (1982)

TV
5.98
Mother Trust
Remington Steele

Remington Steele (1982)

TV
6
Cheers

Cheers (1982)

TV
6.12
Mrs. Florence Menlo
Family Ties

Family Ties (1982)

TV
6.11
Granny
Faerie Tale Theatre

Faerie Tale Theatre (1982)

TV
Old Woman
Double Exposure

Double Exposure (1982)

Movie
Cagney & Lacey

Cagney & Lacey (1982)

TV
T. J. Hooker

T. J. Hooker (1982)

TV
6
Fame

Fame (1982)

TV
Simon & Simon

Simon & Simon (1981)

TV
6
Mabel Simpson
Callie & Son

Callie & Son (1981)

Movie
Mrs. Lewenowski
Honky Tonk Freeway

Honky Tonk Freeway (1981)

Movie
Myra Hill
Murder in Texas

Murder in Texas (1981)

Movie
Female Patient
Buddy Buddy

Buddy Buddy (1981)

Movie
6
Mrs. Lindey
Amy

Amy (1981)

Movie
A Whale for the Killing

A Whale for the Killing (1981)

Movie
Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues (1981)

TV
6
Librarian
The Attic

The Attic (1980)

Movie
4.38
Mrs. Quincy
Topper

Topper (1979)

Movie
Mrs. Delillo
Chilly Scenes of Winter

Chilly Scenes of Winter (1979)

Movie
Flower Vendor
Hart to Hart

Hart to Hart (1979)

TV
6.32
Mrs. Russel
Foul Play

Foul Play (1978)

Movie
6.7
Happy Days

Happy Days (1974)

TV
6.28

Ratings

Average 6.22
Based on 3.1 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1974
1983
1990
1985
2014
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Female

Birthday
1919-01-23

Deathday
2011-09-15 (92 years old)

Birth Place
Winnipeg, Canada

Citizenships
United States of America, Canada

Awards
Canada's Walk of Fame


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