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.
Born: January 23, 1919 in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Died: September 15, 2011 (Age 92)
Streaming Sources for all Frances Bay Movies & TV ShowsTitle | Rating | Job | Role(s) | Year |
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Movie | Actress | Granma De La Chasse | 2009 | |
Movie | Actress | Bertril | 1986 | |
Movie | Actress | Arizona Motel Clerk | 1990 | |
Movie | Actress | Mother Superior | 1988 | |
Movie | Actress | Grandma Johnson | 2010 | |
Movie | Actress | Grandma | 1996 | |
Movie | Actress | Dottie | 2001 | |
Movie | Actress | Mrs. Pickman | 1995 | |
Movie | Actress | Lady with Dog | 1984 | |
Movie | Actress | Esmeralda | 1991 | |
Movie | Actress | Mrs. Tremond (Chalfont) | 1992 | |
Movie | Actress | Madam | 1990 | |
Movie | Actress | Evelyn Metcalf | 1990 | |
Movie | Actress | Librarian | 1980 | |
Movie | Actress | Thelma | 1999 | |
Movie | Actress | Mrs. Rosemont | 1994 | |
Movie | Actress | Mrs. Russel | 1978 | |
Movie | Actress | Mrs. Menges | 1991 | |
Movie | Actress | Mrs. Tremond (Chalfont) | 2014 | |
Movie | Actress | Mrs. Lindey | 1981 | |
Movie | Actress | Mrs. Darmsetter | 2001 | |
Movie | Actress | Aunt Sylvia | 1993 | |
Movie | Actress | Elderly Neighbor | 1992 | |
Movie | Actress | Mrs. Steiner | 2000 | |
Movie | Actress | Aunt Barbara | 1986 | |
Movie | Actress | Raspy | 1997 | |
Movie | Actress | Gertrude | 1987 | |
Movie | Actress | Mrs. Delillo | 1979 | |
Movie | Actress | Old Woman | 1982 | |
Movie | Actress | Mrs. Haynes | 1988 | |
Movie | Actress | Mrs. Milo | 1989 | |
Movie | Actress | Female Patient | 1981 | |
Movie | Actress | Elisabeth Kronner | 1996 | |
Movie | Actress | Fortune Teller | 2005 | |
Movie | Actress | Birdie Fallmouth | 1983 | |
Movie | Actress | Betty Gritz | 1985 | |
Movie | Actress | Edith Proxmire | 1998 | |
Movie | Actress | Mrs. Lewenowski | 1981 | |
Movie | Actress | Old Woman | 1999 | |
Movie | Actress | Wise Old Woman | 2003 | |
Movie | Actress | Rosie Mcintyre | 2010 | |
Movie | Actress | Granny | 1983 | |
Movie | Actress | Nanna | 2006 | |
Movie | Actress | Grandma | 1992 | |
Movie | Actress | Aunt Barbara | 2011 | |
TV Show | Actress | Mrs Claus 1 Episode | 1985-1987 | |
TV Show | Actress | 2 Episodes | 1981-1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1996-1999 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1989-1990 | |
TV Show | Actress | Mrs. Renninger 1 Episode | 1982-1988 | |
TV Show | Actress | Marian McConnell 1 Episode | 1986-1994 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1982-1986 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1982-1990 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1981-1987 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1991-1996 | |
TV Show | Actress | Aunt Ginny 11 Episodes | 2009-2018 | |
TV Show | Actress | Claire 1 Episode | 1985-1992 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1982-1987 | |
TV Show | Actress | Flower Vendor 1 Episode | 1979-1984 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1998-2006 | |
TV Show | Actress | Mrs. Laskey 2 Episodes | 1984-1991 | |
TV Show | Actress | Louise Beaumont 1 Episode | 1986-1990 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 2002-2003 | |
TV Show | Actress | Mrs. Brubaker 1 Episode | 1982-1993 | |
TV Show | Actress | Mrs. Florence Menlo 1 Episode | 1982-1989 | |
TV Show | Actress | Mother Trust 1 Episode | 1982-1987 | |
TV Show | Actress | Mabel Choate 5 Episodes | 1989-1998 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1994-1995 | |
TV Show | Actress | Old Phoebe 1 Episode | 1998-2006 | |
TV Show | Actress | Samantha Bergstrom 1 Episode | 1986-1995 | |
TV Show | Actress | 2 Episodes | 1974-1984 | |
TV Show | Actress | Millie Reynolds 1 Episode | 1989-1993 | |
TV Show | Actress | Dorothy 1 Episode | 1993-2018 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1981-1988 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1986-1987 | |
TV Show | Actress | Granny 1 Episode | 1982-1987 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1998-2002 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1984-1985 | |
TV Show | Actress | Daisy 1 Episode | 1993-1997 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1987-1988 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 2000-2005 | |
TV Show | Actress | Elizabeth Hadley 1 Episode | 1998-1998 | |
TV Show | Actress | Tante Sylvia 1 Episode | 1990-1992 | |
TV Show | Actress | Laurie Evans 1 Episode | 2001-2001 | |
TV Show | Actress | Cathy 1 Episode | 2006-2011 | |
TV Show | Actress | Mrs. Tremond 1 Episode | 1990-1991 | |
TV Show | Actress | Georgia 1 Episode | 1994-2009 | |
TV Show | Actress | Emma Parsons 1 Episode | 1984-1991 | |
TV Show | Actress | Mildred Grayson (segment "The Gift") 1 Episode | 1997-2024 | |
TV Show | Actress | Witch 1 Episode | 1989-1996 | |
TV Show | Actress | 1 Episode | 1979-1984 | |
TV Show | Actress | Mrs. Tidgely 1 Episode | 1996-2000 | |
TV Show | Actress | Sarah McCoy 1 Episode | 1984-1996 | |
TV Show | Actress | Celia Linder 1 Episode | 1991-1992 | |
TV Show | Actress | Grandma Nussbaum 1 Episode | 1974-1984 | |
TV Show | Actress | Elizabeth Mies 1 Episode | 1981-1987 | |
Short Film | Actress | Miss Wyatt | 1983 | |
Movie | Actress | Older Woman | 2005 | |
Movie | Actress | Edna Winchester | 2001 | |
Movie | Actress | Mrs. Quincy | 1979 | |
Movie | Actress | Mrs. Lewis | 1999 | |
Movie | Actress | Martha Craddock | 1998 | |
Movie | Actress | Iva Ruth McKinney | 1992 | |
Movie | Actress | Lydia | 1985 | |
Movie | Actress | Old Woman | 1984 | |
Movie | Actress | Rosalie | 1996 | |
Movie | Actress | Grandma | 1989 | |
Movie | Actress | Myra Hill | 1981 | |
Movie | Actress | Mabel Simpson | 1981 | |
Movie | Actress | 1981 | ||
Movie | Actress | 1985 | ||
Title | Rating | Job | Role(s) | Year |
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