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Frances Bay

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Jan 23 1919
Birthplace: Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada

Death: Thu, Sep 15 2011
Frances Bay is 92 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Frances Bay would have been no older than
92 in Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
as 'Mrs. Tremond (Chalfont)'.
Wed, Jul 16 2014
Poster of Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage
Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage
Frances Bay would have been no older than
92 in Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage
as 'Aunt Barbara'.
Tue, Nov 08 2011
Poster of Pickin' and Grinnin'
Pickin' and Grinnin'
Frances Bay was
91 in Pickin' and Grinnin'
as 'Grandma Johnson'.
Sat, Apr 17 2010
Poster of Bare Knuckles
Bare Knuckles
Frances Bay was
90 in Bare Knuckles
as 'Rosie Mcintyre'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Repo Chick
Repo Chick
Frances Bay was
90 in Repo Chick
as 'Granma De La Chasse'.
Wed, Sep 09 2009
Poster of Ring Around the Rosie
Ring Around the Rosie
Frances Bay was
87 in Ring Around the Rosie
as 'Nanna'.
Tue, Mar 21 2006
Poster of Edmond
Edmond
Frances Bay was
86 in Edmond
as 'Fortune Teller'.
Wed, Aug 31 2005
Poster of Annie's Point
Annie's Point
Frances Bay was
85 in Annie's Point
as 'Older Woman'.
Sat, Jan 22 2005
Poster of The Movie Hero
The Movie Hero
Frances Bay was
84 in The Movie Hero
as 'Wise Old Woman'.
Sat, Mar 08 2003
Poster of Oh, Baby
Oh, Baby
Frances Bay was
82 in Oh, Baby
as 'Edna Winchester'.
Mon, Sep 03 2001
Poster of Finder's Fee
Finder's Fee
Frances Bay was
82 in Finder's Fee
as 'Mrs. Darmsetter'.
Tue, Jun 19 2001
Poster of The Wedding Planner
The Wedding Planner
Frances Bay was
82 in The Wedding Planner
as 'Dottie'.
Fri, Jan 26 2001
Poster of Stranger Than Fiction
Stranger Than Fiction
Frances Bay was
81 in Stranger Than Fiction
as 'Mrs. Steiner'.
Thu, Mar 16 2000
Poster of Inspector Gadget
Inspector Gadget
Frances Bay was
80 in Inspector Gadget
as 'Thelma'.
Fri, Jul 23 1999
Poster of The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn
Frances Bay was
80 in The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn
as 'Mrs. Lewis'.
Sun, May 09 1999
Poster of Goodbye Lover
Goodbye Lover
Frances Bay was
80 in Goodbye Lover
as 'Old Woman'.
Fri, Apr 16 1999
Poster of Forever Love
Forever Love
Frances Bay was
79 in Forever Love
as 'Martha Craddock'.
Sun, Sep 27 1998
Poster of Krippendorf's Tribe
Krippendorf's Tribe
Frances Bay was
79 in Krippendorf's Tribe
as 'Edith Proxmire'.
Fri, Feb 27 1998
Poster of Sparkler
Sparkler
Frances Bay was
78 in Sparkler
as 'Raspy'.
Wed, Oct 01 1997
Poster of Changing Habits
Changing Habits
Frances Bay was
78 in Changing Habits
as 'Midge'.
Tue, May 20 1997
Poster of Never Too Late
Never Too Late
Frances Bay was
77 in Never Too Late
as 'Elisabeth Kronner'.
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of Happy Gilmore
Happy Gilmore
Frances Bay was
77 in Happy Gilmore
as 'Grandma'.
Fri, Feb 16 1996
Poster of Rossini's Ghost
Rossini's Ghost
Frances Bay was
76 in Rossini's Ghost
as 'Rosalie'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of In the Mouth of Madness
In the Mouth of Madness
Frances Bay was
76 in In the Mouth of Madness
as 'Mrs. Pickman'.
Fri, Feb 03 1995
Poster of The Paperboy
The Paperboy
Frances Bay was
75 in The Paperboy
as 'Mrs. Rosemont'.
Wed, Nov 16 1994
Poster of The Neighbor
The Neighbor
Frances Bay was
74 in The Neighbor
as 'Aunt Sylvia'.
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Inside Monkey Zetterland
Inside Monkey Zetterland
Frances Bay was
73 in Inside Monkey Zetterland
as 'Grandma'.
Sat, Sep 12 1992
Poster of Single White Female
Single White Female
Frances Bay was
73 in Single White Female
as 'Elderly Neighbor'.
Fri, Aug 14 1992
Poster of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Frances Bay was
73 in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
as 'Mrs. Tremond (Chalfont)'.
Wed, Jun 03 1992
Poster of Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive
Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive
Frances Bay was
73 in Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive
as 'Iva Ruth McKinney'.
Tue, Mar 03 1992
Poster of Critters 3
Critters 3
Frances Bay was
72 in Critters 3
as 'Mrs. Menges'.
Wed, Dec 11 1991
Poster of The Pit and the Pendulum
The Pit and the Pendulum
Frances Bay was
72 in The Pit and the Pendulum
as 'Esmeralda'.
Thu, Jun 27 1991
Poster of Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
Frances Bay was
71 in Wild at Heart
as 'Madam'.
Fri, Aug 17 1990
Poster of The Grifters
The Grifters
Frances Bay was
71 in The Grifters
as 'Arizona Motel Clerk'.
Wed, Aug 08 1990
Poster of Arachnophobia
Arachnophobia
Frances Bay was
71 in Arachnophobia
as 'Evelyn Metcalf'.
Fri, Jul 20 1990
Poster of Class Cruise
Class Cruise
Frances Bay was
70 in Class Cruise
as 'Grandma'.
Sun, Oct 22 1989
Poster of The Karate Kid Part III
The Karate Kid Part III
Frances Bay was
70 in The Karate Kid Part III
as 'Mrs. Milo'.
Fri, Jun 16 1989
Poster of Twins
Twins
Frances Bay was
69 in Twins
as 'Mother Superior'.
Fri, Dec 09 1988
Poster of Big Top Pee-wee
Big Top Pee-wee
Frances Bay was
69 in Big Top Pee-wee
as 'Mrs. Haynes'.
Fri, Jul 22 1988
Poster of Medium Rare
Medium Rare
Frances Bay was
68 in Medium Rare
as 'Gertrude'.
Wed, Mar 04 1987
Poster of Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet
Frances Bay was
67 in Blue Velvet
as 'Aunt Barbara'.
Fri, Sep 19 1986
Poster of Nomads
Nomads
Frances Bay was
67 in Nomads
as 'Bertril'.
Fri, Mar 07 1986
Poster of Amos
Amos
Frances Bay was
66 in Amos
as 'Lydia'.
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers
Frances Bay was
66 in Movers & Shakers
as 'Betty Gritz'.
Fri, May 03 1985
Poster of The Eagle and The Bear
The Eagle and The Bear
Frances Bay was
66 in The Eagle and The Bear
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid
Frances Bay was
65 in The Karate Kid
as 'Lady with Dog'.
Fri, Jun 22 1984
Poster of Second Sight: A Love Story
Second Sight: A Love Story
Frances Bay was
65 in Second Sight: A Love Story
as 'Old Woman'.
Tue, Mar 13 1984
Poster of Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood
Frances Bay was
64 in Little Red Riding Hood
as 'Granny'.
Thu, Nov 10 1983
Poster of A Rose for Emily
A Rose for Emily
Frances Bay was
64 in A Rose for Emily
as 'Miss Wyatt'.
Sat, Oct 01 1983
Poster of Private School
Private School
Frances Bay was
64 in Private School
as 'Birdie Fallmouth'.
Wed, Jun 29 1983
Poster of Double Exposure
Double Exposure
Frances Bay was
63 in Double Exposure
as 'Old Woman'.
Fri, Sep 03 1982
Poster of Callie & Son
Callie & Son
Frances Bay was
62 in Callie & Son
as 'Mabel Simpson'.
Tue, Oct 13 1981
Poster of Honky Tonk Freeway
Honky Tonk Freeway
Frances Bay was
62 in Honky Tonk Freeway
as 'Mrs. Lewenowski'.
Fri, Aug 21 1981
Poster of Murder in Texas
Murder in Texas
Frances Bay was
62 in Murder in Texas
as 'Myra Hill'.
Sun, May 03 1981
Poster of Buddy Buddy
Buddy Buddy
Frances Bay was
62 in Buddy Buddy
as 'Female Patient'.
Thu, Apr 02 1981
Poster of Amy
Amy
Frances Bay was
62 in Amy
as 'Mrs. Lindey'.
Fri, Mar 20 1981
Poster of A Whale for the Killing
A Whale for the Killing
Frances Bay was
62 in A Whale for the Killing
Sun, Feb 01 1981
Poster of The Attic
The Attic
Frances Bay was
61 in The Attic
as 'Librarian'.
Mon, Nov 10 1980
Poster of Topper
Topper
Frances Bay was
60 in Topper
as 'Mrs. Quincy'.
Fri, Nov 09 1979
Poster of Chilly Scenes of Winter
Chilly Scenes of Winter
Frances Bay was
60 in Chilly Scenes of Winter
as 'Mrs. Delillo'.
Fri, Oct 19 1979
Poster of Foul Play
Foul Play
Frances Bay was
59 in Foul Play
as 'Mrs. Russel'.
Fri, Jul 14 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Middle
The Middle
Frances Bay was
90+ in The Middle
as 'Aunt Ginny'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 2009
Poster of Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Frances Bay was
87+ in Hannah Montana
as 'Cathy'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 24 2006
Poster of Presidio Med
Presidio Med
Frances Bay was
83+ in Presidio Med
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2002
Poster of Bob Patterson
Bob Patterson
Frances Bay was
82+ in Bob Patterson
as 'Laurie Evans'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids
Frances Bay was
82+ in My Wife and Kids
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 28 2001
Poster of Da Vinci's Inquest
Da Vinci's Inquest
Frances Bay was
79+ in Da Vinci's Inquest
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Charmed
Charmed
Frances Bay was
79+ in Charmed
as 'Old Phoebe'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of The Hughleys
The Hughleys
Frances Bay was
79+ in The Hughleys
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1998
Poster of Style & Substance
Style & Substance
Frances Bay was
78+ in Style & Substance
as 'Elizabeth Hadley'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 05 1998
Poster of Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Frances Bay was
78+ in Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
as 'Mildred Grayson (segment "The Gift")'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 25 1997
Poster of Clueless
Clueless
Frances Bay was
77+ in Clueless
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1996
Poster of Suddenly Susan
Suddenly Susan
Frances Bay was
77+ in Suddenly Susan
as 'Mrs. Tidgely'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996
Poster of The 5 Mrs. Buchanans
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans
Frances Bay was
75+ in The 5 Mrs. Buchanans
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Frances Bay was
75+ in ER
as 'Georgia'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Dave's World
Dave's World
Frances Bay was
74+ in Dave's World
as 'Daisy'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Frances Bay was
74+ in The X-Files
as 'Dorothy'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of The Commish
The Commish
Frances Bay was
72+ in The Commish
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1991
Poster of Pacific Station
Pacific Station
Frances Bay was
72+ in Pacific Station
as 'Celia Linder'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1991
Poster of True Colors
True Colors
Frances Bay was
71+ in True Colors
as 'Tante Sylvia'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 02 1990
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Frances Bay was
71+ in Twin Peaks
as 'Mrs. Tremond'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1990
Poster of Alien Nation
Alien Nation
Frances Bay was
70+ in Alien Nation
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1989
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Frances Bay was
70+ in Seinfeld
as 'Mabel Choate'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Frances Bay was
70+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Witch'.
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Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap
Frances Bay was
70+ in Quantum Leap
as 'Millie Reynolds'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1989
Poster of The Oldest Rookie
The Oldest Rookie
Frances Bay was
68+ in The Oldest Rookie
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987
Poster of ALF
ALF
Frances Bay was
67+ in ALF
as 'Louise Beaumont'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1986
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Frances Bay was
67+ in L.A. Law
as 'Marian McConnell'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Frances Bay was
67+ in Matlock
as 'Samantha Bergstrom'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Sidekicks
Sidekicks
Frances Bay was
67+ in Sidekicks
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1986
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Frances Bay was
66+ in Amazing Stories
as 'Mrs Claus'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Frances Bay was
66+ in The Golden Girls
as 'Claire'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Frances Bay was
65+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Sarah McCoy'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Frances Bay was
65+ in Hunter
as 'Emma Parsons, Mrs. Laskey'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of E/R
E/R
Frances Bay was
65+ in E/R
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Frances Bay was
63+ in St. Elsewhere
as 'Mrs. Renninger'.
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Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Newhart
Newhart
Frances Bay was
63+ in Newhart
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
Frances Bay was
63+ in Remington Steele
as 'Mother Trust'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
Frances Bay was
63+ in Cheers
as 'Mrs. Brubaker'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of Family Ties
Family Ties
Frances Bay was
63+ in Family Ties
as 'Mrs. Florence Menlo'.
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Wed, Sep 22 1982
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Frances Bay was
63+ in Faerie Tale Theatre
as 'Granny'.
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Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Frances Bay was
63+ in Cagney & Lacey
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Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Frances Bay was
63+ in T. J. Hooker
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Fame
Fame
Frances Bay was
62+ in Fame
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Thu, Jan 07 1982
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
Frances Bay was
62+ in Simon & Simon
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Frances Bay was
61+ in Hill Street Blues
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
Frances Bay was
60+ in Hart to Hart
as ', Flower Vendor'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979
Poster of Happy Days
Happy Days
Frances Bay was
54+ in Happy Days
as ', Grandma Nussbaum'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 1974