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Frances Bay
A trailblazing character actress with an 80-year career, Frances Bay leaves an indelible mark on Hollywood with her unforgettable performances in film and television.
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In short · Acted for five decades — 35 credits.
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Biography
Frances Evelyn Bay was a Canadian and American character actress and comedian who had an 80-year career in film and television. She was known for her versatility, appearing in a wide range of roles across both mediums. In recognition of her contributions to the entertainment industry, Bay was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2008.
Filmography · 34 of 34
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34 credits
Blue Velvet Lost Footage(2014)
Aunt Barbara
Film
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces(2014)
Mrs. Tremond (Chalfont)
Film
Pickin' & Grinnin'(2010)
Grandma Johnson
Film
Repo Chick(2009)
Grandma De La Chasse
Film
Ring Around the Rosie(2006)
Nanna
Film
Edmond(2005)
Fortune Teller
Film
The Movie Hero(2003)
Wise Old Woman
Film
Finder's Fee(2001)
Mrs. Darmsetter
Film
The Wedding Planner(2001)
Dottie
Film
My Wife and Kids(2001)
— (1 Episode)
TV
Stranger Than Fiction(2000)
Mrs. Steiner
FilmMurder She Wrote(2000)
Sarah McCoy (1 Episode)
TV
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn(1999)
Mrs. Lewis
Film
Inspector Gadget(1999)
Thelma
Film
Forever Love(1998)
Martha Craddock
Film
Changing Habits(1997)
Midge
Film
Happy Gilmore(1996)
Grandma
Film
The Paperboy(1994)
Mrs. Rosemont
Film
In the Mouth of Madness(1994)
Mrs. Pickman
Film
ER(1994)
Georgia (1 Episode)
TV
The Neighbor(1993)
Aunt Sylvia
Film
Single White Female(1992)
Elderly Neighbor
Film
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me(1992)
Mrs. Tremond (Chalfont)
Film
Arachnophobia(1990)
Evelyn Metcalf
Film
Wild at Heart(1990)
Madam
Film
The Karate Kid Part III(1989)
Mrs. Milo
Film
Alien Nation(1989)
Mrs. Gillirue (1 Episode)
TV
Twins(1988)
Mother Superior
Film
Nomads(1986)
Bertril
Film
Blue Velvet(1986)
Aunt Barbara
Film
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