Acting
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.
Filmography
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Film · 2014
Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage
Film · 2011
Bare Knuckles
Film · 2010
Pickin' and Grinnin'
Film · 2010
Repo Chick
Film · 2009
The Middle
Series · 2009
Ring Around the Rosie
Film · 2006
Edmond
Film · 2006
Hannah Montana
Series · 2006
Annie's Point
Film · 2005
In the Land of Milk and Money
Film · 2004
The Movie Hero
Film · 2003
Kiss The Bride
Film · 2002
Presidio Med
Series · 2002
The Wedding Planner
Film · 2001
Finder's Fee
Film · 2001
Oh, Baby
Film · 2001
Bob Patterson
Series · 2001
My Wife and Kids
Series · 2001
Stranger Than Fiction
Film · 2000
The Operator
Film · 2000
Inspector Gadget
Film · 1999
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn
Film · 1999
Goodbye Lover
Film · 1999
Forever Love
Film · 1998
Krippendorf's Tribe
Film · 1998
Charmed
Series · 1998
Da Vinci's Inquest
Series · 1998
The Hughleys
Series · 1998
Style & Substance
Series · 1998
Sparkler
Film · 1997
Changing Habits
Film · 1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Series · 1997
Happy Gilmore
Film · 1996
Rossini's Ghost
Film · 1996
Never Too Late
Film · 1996
Clueless
Series · 1996
Suddenly Susan
Series · 1996
In the Mouth of Madness
Film · 1995
The Paperboy
Film · 1994
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans
Series · 1994
ER
Series · 1994
The Neighbor
Film · 1993
The X-Files
Series · 1993
Dave's World
Series · 1993
Inside Monkey Zetterland
Film · 1992
Single White Female
Film · 1992
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Film · 1992
Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive
Film · 1992
The Pit and the Pendulum
Film · 1991
Critters 3
Film · 1991
The Commish
Series · 1991
Pacific Station
Series · 1991
The Grifters
Film · 1990
Wild at Heart
Film · 1990
Arachnophobia
Film · 1990
Amazing Stories: The Movie II
Film · 1990
Twin Peaks
Series · 1990
True Colors
Series · 1990
Class Cruise
Film · 1989
The Karate Kid Part III
Film · 1989
Seinfeld
Series · 1989
Tales from the Crypt
Series · 1989
Quantum Leap
Series · 1989
Father Dowling Mysteries
Series · 1989
Alien Nation
Series · 1989
Big Top Pee-wee
Film · 1988
Twins
Film · 1988
Police Story
Series · 1988
Medium Rare
Film · 1987
The Oldest Rookie
Series · 1987
Blue Velvet
Film · 1986
Nomads
Film · 1986
L.A. Law
Series · 1986
Sidekicks
Series · 1986
ALF
Series · 1986
Matlock
Series · 1986
Matlock
Series · 1986
Amos
Film · 1985
The Eagle and The Bear
Film · 1985
Movers & Shakers
Film · 1985
Amazing Stories
Series · 1985
The Golden Girls
Series · 1985
Second Sight: A Love Story
Film · 1984
The Karate Kid
Film · 1984
Hunter
Series · 1984
E/R
Series · 1984
Hunter
Series · 1984
Murder, She Wrote
Series · 1984
Little Red Riding Hood
Film · 1983
Private School
Film · 1983
A Rose for Emily
Film · 1983
Wings
Film · 1983
Double Exposure
Film · 1982
Family Ties
Series · 1982
Cheers
Series · 1982
Remington Steele
Series · 1982
T. J. Hooker
Series · 1982
Fame
Series · 1982
Newhart
Series · 1982
Cagney & Lacey
Series · 1982
Faerie Tale Theatre
Series · 1982
St. Elsewhere
Series · 1982
American Playhouse
Series · 1982
Amy
Film · 1981
Callie & Son
Film · 1981
A Whale for the Killing
Film · 1981
Buddy Buddy
Film · 1981
Honky Tonk Freeway
Film · 1981
Simon & Simon
Series · 1981
Hill Street Blues
Series · 1981
The Attic
Film · 1980
Chilly Scenes of Winter
Film · 1979
Topper
Film · 1979
Hart to Hart
Series · 1979
Hart to Hart
Series · 1979
Foul Play
Film · 1978
Happy Days
Series · 1974
Happy Days
Series · 1974