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, du
Born
Jan 23, 1919
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Died
Sep 15, 2011
Known For
Acting
Movies
64 acting
0 crew
Popularity
1.1
Known For
The Karate Kid
1984
as Lady with Dog
Happy Gilmore
1996
as Grandma
Twins
1988
as Mother Superior
Blue Velvet
1986
as Aunt Barbara
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
as Mrs. Tremond (Chalfont)
Wild at Heart
1990
as Madam
The Karate Kid Part III
1989
as Mrs. Milo
The Wedding Planner
2001
as Dottie
Inspector Gadget
1999
as Thelma
In the Mouth of Madness
1995
as Mrs. Pickman
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