Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1919-01-23
Day of Death
2011-09-15
Place of Birth
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
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.
Filmography (64)
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage
2011Pickin' and Grinnin'
2010
Bare Knuckles
2010
Repo Chick
2009
Edmond
2006
Ring Around the Rosie
2006
Annie's Point
2005
In the Land of Milk and Money
2004
The Movie Hero
2003
Kiss The Bride
2002Oh, Baby
2001
Finder's Fee
2001
The Wedding Planner
2001
