Frances Bay

Works
Actor (25),
Birthday
1919-01-23

Frances Bay - known for her work in such projects: «Blue Velvet» (1986), «Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me» (1992), «In the Mouth of Madness» (1995), «The Karate Kid» (1984), «Wild at Heart» (1990),

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.

The most significant works of Frances Bay

Inspector Gadget
Inspector Gadget (1999)
Character: Thelma
Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart (1990)
Character: Madam
Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet (1986)
Character: Aunt Barbara
The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid (1984)
Character: Lady with Dog
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)
Character: Mrs. Tremond (Chalfont)
The Wedding Planner
The Wedding Planner (2001)
Character: Dottie
In the Mouth of Madness
In the Mouth of Madness (1995)
Character: Mrs. Pickman
Arachnophobia
Arachnophobia (1990)
Character: Evelyn Metcalf
Twins
Twins (1988)
Character: Mother Superior
Single White Female (1992)
Character: Elderly Neighbor


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