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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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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)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 2011

Poster of Pickin' and Grinnin'

Pickin' and Grinnin'

Frances Bay was 91 in Pickin' and Grinnin' as 'Grandma Johnson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 2010

Poster of Bare Knuckles

Frances Bay was 90 in Bare Knuckles as 'Rosie Mcintyre'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010

Poster of Repo Chick

Frances Bay was 90 in Repo Chick as 'Granma De La Chasse'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 21 2006

Poster of Edmond

Frances Bay was 86 in Edmond as 'Fortune Teller'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 2005

Poster of Annie's Point

Frances Bay was 85 in Annie's Point as 'Older Woman'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 22 2005

Poster of The Movie Hero

Frances Bay was 84 in The Movie Hero as 'Wise Old Woman'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2003

Poster of Kiss The Bride

Frances Bay was 83 in Kiss The Bride

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 2002

Poster of Oh, Baby

Frances Bay was 82 in Oh, Baby as 'Edna Winchester'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 03 2001

Poster of Finder's Fee

Frances Bay was 82 in Finder's Fee as 'Mrs. Darmsetter'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 2001

Poster of The Wedding Planner

The Wedding Planner

Frances Bay was 82 in The Wedding Planner as 'Dottie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 2001

Poster of Stranger Than Fiction

Stranger Than Fiction

Frances Bay was 81 in Stranger Than Fiction as 'Mrs. Steiner'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 2000

Poster of Inspector Gadget

Inspector Gadget

Frances Bay was 80 in Inspector Gadget as 'Thelma'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 09 1999

Poster of Goodbye Lover

Frances Bay was 80 in Goodbye Lover as 'Old Woman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1999

Poster of Forever Love

Frances Bay was 79 in Forever Love as 'Martha Craddock'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 1998

Poster of Krippendorf's Tribe

Krippendorf's Tribe

Frances Bay was 79 in Krippendorf's Tribe as 'Edith Proxmire'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1998

Poster of Sparkler

Frances Bay was 78 in Sparkler as 'Raspy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1997

Poster of Changing Habits

Changing Habits

Frances Bay was 78 in Changing Habits as 'Midge'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1997

Poster of Never Too Late

Frances Bay was 77 in Never Too Late as 'Elisabeth Kronner'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 26 1996

Poster of Happy Gilmore

Frances Bay was 77 in Happy Gilmore as 'Grandma'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1996

Poster of Rossini's Ghost

Rossini's Ghost

Frances Bay was 76 in Rossini's Ghost as 'Rosalie'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1995

Poster of The Paperboy

Frances Bay was 75 in The Paperboy as 'Mrs. Rosemont'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 1994

Poster of The Neighbor

Frances Bay was 74 in The Neighbor as 'Aunt Sylvia'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1993

Poster of Inside Monkey Zetterland

Inside Monkey Zetterland

Frances Bay was 73 in Inside Monkey Zetterland as 'Grandma'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1992

Poster of Single White Female

Single White Female

Frances Bay was 73 in Single White Female as 'Elderly Neighbor'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 03 1992

Poster of Critters 3

Frances Bay was 72 in Critters 3 as 'Mrs. Menges'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 27 1991

Poster of Wild at Heart

Frances Bay was 71 in Wild at Heart as 'Madam'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1990

Poster of The Grifters

Frances Bay was 71 in The Grifters as 'Arizona Motel Clerk'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1990

Poster of Arachnophobia

Frances Bay was 71 in Arachnophobia as 'Evelyn Metcalf'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1990

Poster of Class Cruise

Frances Bay was 70 in Class Cruise as 'Grandma'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1989

Poster of Twins

Frances Bay was 69 in Twins as 'Mother Superior'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1988

Poster of Medium Rare

Frances Bay was 68 in Medium Rare as 'Gertrude'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1987

Poster of Blue Velvet

Frances Bay was 67 in Blue Velvet as 'Aunt Barbara'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1986

Poster of Nomads

Frances Bay was 67 in Nomads as 'Bertril'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1986

Poster of Amos

Frances Bay was 66 in Amos as 'Lydia'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1985

Poster of Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

Frances Bay was 66 in Movers & Shakers as 'Betty Gritz'.

Movie Released: 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

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1985

Poster of The Karate Kid

Frances Bay was 65 in The Karate Kid as 'Lady with Dog'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1983

Poster of Private School

Frances Bay was 64 in Private School as 'Birdie Fallmouth'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1983

Poster of Wings

Frances Bay was 64 in Wings as 'Mrs. Timmins'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 26 1983

Poster of Double Exposure

Double Exposure

Frances Bay was 63 in Double Exposure as 'Old Woman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1982

Poster of Callie & Son

Frances Bay was 62 in Callie & Son as 'Mabel Simpson'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 1981

Poster of Honky Tonk Freeway

Honky Tonk Freeway

Frances Bay was 62 in Honky Tonk Freeway as 'Mrs. Lewenowski'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1981

Poster of Murder in Texas

Murder in Texas

Frances Bay was 62 in Murder in Texas as 'Myra Hill'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 03 1981

Poster of Buddy Buddy

Frances Bay was 62 in Buddy Buddy as 'Female Patient'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 1981

Poster of Amy

Frances Bay was 62 in Amy as 'Mrs. Lindey'.

Movie Released: 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

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1981

Poster of The Attic

Frances Bay was 61 in The Attic as 'Librarian'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1980

Poster of Topper

Frances Bay was 60 in Topper as 'Mrs. Quincy'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1979

Poster of Foul Play

Frances Bay was 59 in Foul Play as 'Mrs. Russel'.

Movie Released: 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

Frances Bay was 90+ in The Middle as 'Aunt Ginny'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 2009

Poster of Hannah Montana

Frances Bay was 87+ in Hannah Montana as 'Cathy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 24 2006

Poster of Presidio Med

Frances Bay was 83+ in Presidio Med

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2002

Poster of Bob Patterson

Frances Bay was 82+ in Bob Patterson as 'Laurie Evans'.

TV Show Released: 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

TV Show Released: 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

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998

Poster of Charmed

Frances Bay was 79+ in Charmed as 'Old Phoebe'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998

Poster of The Hughleys

Frances Bay was 79+ in The Hughleys

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1998

Poster of Style & Substance

Style & Substance

Frances Bay was 78+ in Style & Substance as 'Elizabeth Hadley'.

TV Show Released: 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")'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 25 1997

Poster of Clueless

Frances Bay was 77+ in Clueless

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1996

Poster of Suddenly Susan

Frances Bay was 77+ in Suddenly Susan as 'Mrs. Tidgely'.

TV Show Released: 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

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1994

Poster of ER

Frances Bay was 75+ in ER as 'Georgia'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994

Poster of Dave's World

Frances Bay was 74+ in Dave's World as 'Daisy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1993

Poster of The X-Files

Frances Bay was 74+ in The X-Files as 'Dorothy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993

Poster of The Commish

Frances Bay was 72+ in The Commish

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1991

Poster of Pacific Station

Pacific Station

Frances Bay was 72+ in Pacific Station as 'Celia Linder'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1991

Poster of True Colors

Frances Bay was 71+ in True Colors as 'Tante Sylvia'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 02 1990

Poster of Twin Peaks

Frances Bay was 71+ in Twin Peaks as 'Mrs. Tremond'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1990

Poster of Alien Nation

Frances Bay was 70+ in Alien Nation

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1989

Poster of Seinfeld

Frances Bay was 70+ in Seinfeld as 'Mabel Choate'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989

Poster of Quantum Leap

Frances Bay was 70+ in Quantum Leap as 'Millie Reynolds'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1989

Poster of The Oldest Rookie

The Oldest Rookie

Frances Bay was 68+ in The Oldest Rookie

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987

Poster of Sidekicks

Frances Bay was 67+ in Sidekicks

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 1986

Poster of ALF

Frances Bay was 67+ in ALF as 'Louise Beaumont'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1986

Poster of L.A. Law

Frances Bay was 67+ in L.A. Law as 'Marian McConnell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986

Poster of Matlock

Frances Bay was 67+ in Matlock as 'Samantha Bergstrom'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986

Poster of Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

Frances Bay was 66+ in Amazing Stories as 'Mrs Claus'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984

Poster of Hunter

Frances Bay was 65+ in Hunter as 'Emma Parsons, Mrs. Laskey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984

Poster of E/R

Frances Bay was 65+ in E/R

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984

Poster of St. Elsewhere

Frances Bay was 63+ in St. Elsewhere as 'Mrs. Renninger'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982

Poster of Newhart

Frances Bay was 63+ in Newhart

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982

Poster of Remington Steele

Remington Steele

Frances Bay was 63+ in Remington Steele as 'Mother Trust'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982

Poster of Cheers

Frances Bay was 63+ in Cheers as 'Mrs. Brubaker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982

Poster of Family Ties

Frances Bay was 63+ in Family Ties as 'Mrs. Florence Menlo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1982

Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre

Faerie Tale Theatre

Frances Bay was 63+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'Granny'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982

Poster of Cagney & Lacey

Frances Bay was 63+ in Cagney & Lacey

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982

Poster of T. J. Hooker

Frances Bay was 63+ in T. J. Hooker

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982

Poster of Fame

Frances Bay was 62+ in Fame

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 1982

Poster of Simon & Simon

Frances Bay was 62+ in Simon & Simon

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981

Poster of Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

Frances Bay was 61+ in Hill Street Blues as 'Elizabeth Mies'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981

Poster of Hart to Hart

Frances Bay was 60+ in Hart to Hart as ', Flower Vendor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979

Poster of Happy Days

Frances Bay was 54+ in Happy Days as ', Grandma Nussbaum'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 1974