Frances Bay
Birthday: 1919-01-23 | Place of Birth: Dauphin, Manitoba, CanadaFrances 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.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Grandma
as Aunt Barbara
as Grandma Johnson
as Fortune Teller
as Nanna
as Older Woman
as Wise Old Woman
as Edna Winchester
as Mrs. Darmsetter
as Mrs. Steiner
as Elisabeth Kronner
as Mrs. Lewis
as Martha Craddock
as Midge
as Raspy
as Rosalie
as Mrs. Pickman
as Mrs. Rosemont
as Aunt Sylvia
as Elderly Neighbor
as Mrs. Menges
