Frances Bay
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.
Filmography (114 titles)
7.2MovieTwin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Mrs. Tremond (Chalfont) · 2014
7.0MovieBlue Velvet: The Lost Footage
Aunt Barbara · 2011
Pickin' and Grinnin'
Grandma Johnson · 2010
3.1MovieBare Knuckles
Rosie Mcintyre · 2010
7.6ShowThe Middle
Aunt Ginny · 2009
3.6MovieRepo Chick
Granma De La Chasse · 2009
5.9MovieEdmond
Fortune Teller · 2006
7.1ShowHannah Montana
Cathy · 2006
4.4MovieRing Around the Rosie
Nanna · 2006
5.6MovieAnnie's Point
Older Woman · 2005
8.3MovieIn the Land of Milk and Money
Grandma Shallot · 2004
4.9MovieThe Movie Hero
Wise Old Woman · 2003
4.9MovieKiss The Bride
2002
8.0ShowPresidio Med
Joan Hart · 2002
7.0ShowBob Patterson
Laurie Evans · 2001
Oh, Baby
Edna Winchester · 2001
6.2MovieFinder's Fee
Mrs. Darmsetter · 2001
7.4ShowMy Wife and Kids
2001
5.9MovieThe Wedding Planner
Dottie · 2001
5.8MovieStranger Than Fiction
Mrs. Steiner · 2000
4.1MovieThe Operator
Mrs. Sloan · 2000
4.5MovieInspector Gadget
Thelma · 1999
6.2MovieThe Simple Life of Noah Dearborn
Mrs. Lewis · 1999
5.7MovieGoodbye Lover
Old Woman · 1999
8.2ShowCharmed
Old Phoebe · 1998
6.2ShowDa Vinci's Inquest
1998
6.8MovieForever Love
Martha Craddock · 1998
6.8ShowThe Hughleys
Mrs. Fitch · 1998
4.6MovieKrippendorf's Tribe
Edith Proxmire · 1998
8.0ShowStyle & Substance
Elizabeth Hadley · 1998