Frances Bay

Frances Bay

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.

Place of Birth: Not available

Birthday: January 23, 1919

Deathday: September 15, 2011

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Known For

Inspector Gadget
Inspector Gadget

1999-07-23

Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet

1986-09-19

Ring Around the Rosie
Ring Around the Rosie

2006-03-21

The Wedding Planner
The Wedding Planner

2001-01-26

In the Mouth of Madness
In the Mouth of Madness

1995-02-03

Finder's Fee
Finder's Fee

2001-06-19

Big Top Pee-wee
Big Top Pee-wee

1988-07-22

Amos
Amos

1985-09-29

Twins
Twins

1988-12-09

Happy Gilmore
Happy Gilmore

1996-02-16

Nomads
Nomads

1986-03-07

Stranger Than Fiction
Stranger Than Fiction

2000-03-16

Bare Knuckles
Bare Knuckles

2010-01-01

Chilly Scenes of Winter
Chilly Scenes of Winter

1979-10-19

Foul Play
Foul Play

1978-07-14

The Paperboy
The Paperboy

1994-11-16

The Grifters
The Grifters

1990-08-08

The Pit and the Pendulum
The Pit and the Pendulum

1991-06-27

Second Sight: A Love Story
Second Sight: A Love Story

1984-03-13

Double Exposure
Double Exposure

1982-09-03

Rossini's Ghost
Rossini's Ghost

1996-01-01

Class Cruise
Class Cruise

1989-10-22

The Neighbor
The Neighbor

1993-11-03

Amy
Amy

1981-03-20

Sparkler
Sparkler

1997-10-01

Pickin' and Grinnin'
Pickin' and Grinnin'

2010-04-17

Topper
Topper

1979-11-09

Inside Monkey Zetterland
Inside Monkey Zetterland

1992-09-12

Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage
Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage

2011-11-08

Callie & Son
Callie & Son

1981-10-13

The Karate Kid Part III
The Karate Kid Part III

1989-06-16

A Whale for the Killing
A Whale for the Killing

1981-02-01

Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart

1990-08-17

The Eagle and The Bear
The Eagle and The Bear

1985-03-03

The Attic
The Attic

1980-11-10

Critters 3
Critters 3

1991-12-11

Murder in Texas
Murder in Texas

1981-05-03

Arachnophobia
Arachnophobia

1990-07-20

Edmond
Edmond

2005-08-31

Oh, Baby
Oh, Baby

2001-09-03

Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood

1983-11-10

Annie's Point
Annie's Point

2005-01-22

Repo Chick
Repo Chick

2009-09-09

Private School
Private School

1983-06-29

Single White Female
Single White Female

1992-08-14

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

2014-07-16

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

1992-06-03

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn

1999-05-09

A Rose for Emily
A Rose for Emily

1983-10-01

Forever Love
Forever Love

1998-09-27

Buddy Buddy
Buddy Buddy

1981-04-02

Medium Rare
Medium Rare

1987-03-04

The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid

1984-06-22

Never Too Late
Never Too Late

1996-08-26

Goodbye Lover
Goodbye Lover

1999-04-16

Honky Tonk Freeway
Honky Tonk Freeway

1981-08-21

Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers

1985-05-03

Krippendorf's Tribe
Krippendorf's Tribe

1998-02-27

The Movie Hero
The Movie Hero

2003-03-08

Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive
Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive

1992-03-03

Changing Habits
Changing Habits

1997-05-20

Wings
Wings

1983-04-26

Kiss The Bride
Kiss The Bride

2002-10-16