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.
Acting
2014
Mrs. Tremond (Chalfont)
2011
Aunt Barbara
2010
Rosie Mcintyre
2009
Granma De La Chasse
2009
Elizabeth Hadley
2007
Unknown
2007
Georgia
2007
Louise Beaumont
2006
Mrs. Florence Menlo
2006
Aunt Ginny
2006
Laurie Evans
2006
2005
Fortune Teller
2005
Older Woman
2004
Grandma Shallot
2003
Joan Hart
2002
Unknown
2001
Unknown
2001
Unknown
2001
Dottie
2001
Mrs. Brubaker
2000
Mrs. Steiner
2000
Mrs. Sloan
1999
Thelma
1999
Old Woman
1999
Unknown
1998
Old Phoebe
1998
Unknown
1998
Martha Craddock
1998
Mrs. Fitch
1998
Edith Proxmire
1997
Raspy
1997
Mildred Grayson (segment "The Gift")
1996
Unknown
1996
Mrs. Tidgely
1996
Elisabeth Kronner
1996
Grandma
1995
Mrs. Pickman
1994
Mrs. Rosemont
1994
Cathy
1993
Aunt Sylvia
1993
Dorothy
1992
Elderly Neighbor
1992
Unknown
1992
Mrs. Tremond (Chalfont)
1992
Iva Ruth McKinney
1991
Mrs. Menges
1991
Unknown
1991
Daisy
1991
Esmeralda
1990
Tante Sylvia
1990
Madam
1990
Arizona Motel Clerk
1990
Evelyn Metcalf
1989
Grandma
1989
Unknown
1989
Mrs. Gillirue
1989
Mabel Choate
1989
Mrs. Milo
1989
Witch
1989
Millie Reynolds
1989
Victoria's Grandmother
1988
Mother Superior
1988
Mrs. Haynes
1988
Rose Hayes
1988
Samantha Bergstrom
1987
Unknown
1987
Gertrude
1986
Aunt Barbara
1986
Marian McConnell
1986
Bertril
1985
Mrs Claus
1984
Sarah McCoy
1984
Lady with Dog
1983
Birdie Fallmouth
1982
Mrs. Renninger
1982
Mother Trust
1982
Granny
1982
Old Woman
1982
Edna Kiss
1982
Unknown
1981
Mabel Simpson
1981
Mrs. Lewenowski
1981
Mrs. Laskey
1981
Emma Parsons
1981
Female Patient
1981
Mrs. Lindey
1981
Unknown
1981
Elizabeth Mies
1980
Librarian
1979
Mrs. Delillo
1978
Mrs. Russel
1974
Unknown
1974
Grandma Nussbaum
1973
Unknown
1973
Flower Vendor
1969
Unknown
1963
Celia Linder
1958
Mrs. Greene
1956
Mrs. Tremond
1954
Claire
Infos
Frances Bay
Female
1/23/1919
9/15/2011
Frances Evelyn Bay
Frances Evelyn Goffman