Frances Bay (1919–2011) |
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Cute, tiny, and prolific little old lady character actress Frances Bay worked constantly in both films and TV shows alike after making her debut at the age of 59 in life with a small part in the comedy Foul Play (1978) in 1978. She frequently portrayed eccentric elderly women and good-hearted grandmothers in all kinds of pictures and television ...
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Born:in Mannville, Alberta, CanadaDied:(age 92) in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA |
These 2021 Sundance Film Festival headliners became household names thanks to some unforgettable roles early in their careers.
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Actress (173 credits)
Actress (173 credits)
2009-2011
The Middle
(TV Series)
Aunt Ginny
Aunt Ginny
- The Math Class
(2011)
... Aunt Ginny
- A Simple Christmas
(2010)
... Aunt Ginny
- Thanksgiving II
(2010)
... Aunt Ginny
- Errand Boy
(2010)
... Aunt Ginny
- Halloween
(2010)
... Aunt Ginny
2009
Grey's Anatomy
(TV Series)
Aunt Joyce
Aunt Joyce
- Elevator Love Letter
(2009)
... Aunt Joyce (uncredited)
2006
My Name Is Earl
(TV Series)
Old Lady in Nursing Home
Old Lady in Nursing Home
- Van Hickey
(2006)
... Old Lady in Nursing Home (uncredited)
2000
Port Charles
(TV Series)
Leah Cochrane
Leah Cochrane
- Episode #1.811
(2000)
... Leah Cochrane
- Episode #1.810
(2000)
... Leah Cochrane
- Episode #1.809
(2000)
... Leah Cochrane (credit only)
1998-2000
The Hughleys
(TV Series)
Mrs. Fitch
Mrs. Fitch
- Body Double
(2000)
... Mrs. Fitch
- She's a Brickhouse
(2000)
... Mrs. Fitch
- The Curse of the Coyote Man
(1999)
... Mrs. Fitch
- Young Guns
(1999)
... Mrs. Fitch
- G.E.D.
(1999)
... Mrs. Fitch
1999
Da Vinci's Inquest
(TV Series)
Viola McKnight
Viola McKnight
- A Nice Home in the Country
(1999)
... Viola McKnight
1998
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
(TV Series)
Mildred Grayson
Mildred Grayson
- The Gift
(1998)
... Mildred Grayson
- The Warning/Bus Stop/The Cure/The Guardian/The Gift
(1998)
... Mildred Grayson
1996-1998
Seinfeld
(TV Series)
Mabel Choate
Mabel Choate
- The Finale
(1998)
... Mabel Choate
- The Cadillac
(1996)
... Mabel Choate
- The Rye
(1996)
... Mabel Choate
1997
Diagnosis Murder
(TV Series)
Elderly Swiss Jeweler
Elderly Swiss Jeweler
- Murder in the Air
(1997)
... Elderly Swiss Jeweler
1994
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans
(TV Series)
Vivian's Aunt Francine
Vivian's Aunt Francine
- Alex, Then and N.O.W.
(1994)
... Vivian's Aunt Francine
1992-1993
Empty Nest
(TV Series)
Agnes / Sylvia
Agnes / Sylvia
- The Fracas in Vegas
(1993)
... Agnes
- Charley for President
(1992)
... Sylvia
1992-1993
By Way of the Stars
(TV Mini-Series)
Annie Pyle
Annie Pyle
- Episode #1.6
(1993)
... Annie Pyle
- Episode #1.4
(1992)
... Annie Pyle
- Episode #1.5
(1992)
... Annie Pyle
- Episode #1.3
(1992)
... Annie Pyle
- Episode #1.2
(1992)
... Annie Pyle
1991-1992
Life Goes On
(TV Series)
Sarah / Eleanor
Sarah / Eleanor
- Love Letters
(1992)
... Sarah
- Arthur
(1991)
... Eleanor
1992
Who's the Boss?
(TV Series)
Candy
Candy
- Savor the Veal: Part 3
(1992)
... Candy
- Savor the Veal: Part 2
(1992)
... Candy
1992
Quantum Leap
(TV Series)
Millie Reynolds
Millie Reynolds
- Moments to Live - May 4, 1985
(1992)
... Millie Reynolds
1991
Matlock
(TV Series)
Rose Hayes / Samantha Bergstrom
Rose Hayes / Samantha Bergstrom
- The Defense
(1991)
... Rose Hayes
- The Trial: Part 2
(1991)
... Samantha Bergstrom
1988-1991
Hunter
(TV Series)
Mrs. Laskey / Emma Parsons
Mrs. Laskey / Emma Parsons
- Fatal Obsession: Part 2
(1991)
... Mrs. Laskey
- Fatal Obsession: Part 1
(1991)
... Mrs. Laskey
- The Bogota Million
(1988)
... Emma Parsons
1990
Father Dowling Mysteries
(TV Series)
Victoria's Grandmother
Victoria's Grandmother
- The Christmas Mystery
(1990)
... Victoria's Grandmother
1985-1990
Santa Barbara
(TV Series)
Mrs. McRae / Sister Gabriella
Mrs. McRae / Sister Gabriella
- Episode #1.1405
(1990)
... Sister Gabriella
- Episode #1.359
(1985)
... Mrs. McRae
- Episode #1.357
(1985)
... Mrs. McRae
1989
Generations
(TV Series)
Emily Fober
Emily Fober
- Episode #1.178
(1989)
... Emily Fober (credit only)
- Episode #1.176
(1989)
... Emily Fober
- Episode #1.175
(1989)
... Emily Fober
1982-1984
Happy Days
(TV Series)
Grandma Nussbaum
Grandma Nussbaum
- Passages: Part 2
(1984)
... Grandma Nussbaum
- Going Steady
(1982)
... Grandma Nussbaum
- Grandma Nussbaum
(1982)
... Grandma Nussbaum
1983
At Ease
(TV Series)
Assistant Librarian
Assistant Librarian
- The Ballad of Lucinda Ballard
(1983)
... Assistant Librarian
1982
Father Murphy
(TV Series)
Alma Hubbard
Alma Hubbard
- Eighty-Eight Keys to Happiness
(1982)
... Alma Hubbard
1981
The Dukes of Hazzard
(TV Series)
Aunt Hortense
Aunt Hortense
- The Return of Hughie Hogg
(1981)
... Aunt Hortense
1979-1980
Hart to Hart
(TV Series)
Cleaning Lady / Flower Vendor
Cleaning Lady / Flower Vendor
- What Murder?
(1980)
... Cleaning Lady
- With This Gun, I Thee Wed
(1979)
... Flower Vendor
1979
ABC Weekend Specials
(TV Series)
Madame Zarona
Madame Zarona
- The Big Hex of Little Lulu
(1979)
... Madame Zarona
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Self (1 credit)
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TV commercial for Little Debbie snacks (1998) See more »Height:
5' (1.52 m)
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