Frances Bay
Acting
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 of
Frances Bay
Mrs. Tremond (Chalfont)
... 2014
Aunt Barbara
... 2011
Grandma Johnson
... 2010
Rosie Mcintyre
... 2010
Granma De La Chasse
... 2009
Nanna
... 2006
Fortune Teller
... 2005
Older Woman
... 2005
Wise Old Woman
... 2003
... 2002
Edna Winchester
... 2001
Mrs. Darmsetter
... 2001
Dottie
... 2001
Mrs. Steiner
... 2000
Mrs. Sloan
... 2000
Thelma
... 1999
Mrs. Lewis
... 1999
Old Woman
... 1999
Martha Craddock
... 1998
Edith Proxmire
... 1998
Raspy
... 1997
Midge
... 1997
Elisabeth Kronner
... 1996
Grandma
... 1996
Rosalie
... 1996
Mrs. Pickman
... 1995
Mrs. Rosemont
... 1994
Aunt Sylvia
... 1993
Grandma
... 1992
Elderly Neighbor
... 1992
Mrs. Tremond (Chalfont)
... 1992
Iva Ruth McKinney
... 1992
Mrs. Menges
... 1991
Esmeralda
... 1991
Madam
... 1990
Arizona Motel Clerk
... 1990
Evelyn Metcalf
... 1990
Grandma
... 1989
Mrs. Milo
... 1989
Mother Superior
... 1988
Mrs. Haynes
... 1988
Gertrude
... 1987
Aunt Barbara
... 1986
Bertril
... 1986
Lydia
... 1985
Betty Gritz
... 1985
... 1985
Lady with Dog
... 1984
Old Woman
... 1984
Granny
... 1983
Miss Wyatt
... 1983
Birdie Fallmouth
... 1983
Mrs. Timmins
... 1983
Old Woman
... 1982
Mabel Simpson
... 1981
Mrs. Lewenowski
... 1981
Female Patient
... 1981
Mrs. Lindey
... 1981
... 1981
Librarian
... 1980
Mrs. Quincy
... 1979
Mrs. Delillo
... 1979
Mrs. Russel
... 1978