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Frances Bay was a Canadian-American actress and comedienne who appeared in film and television from the 1930s to 2011. She was known for roles in Happy Days, Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, and many other works.
Frances Bay (1919-2011) was a prolific character actress who appeared in over 180 movies and TV shows, including Blue Velvet, Happy Gilmore, and Twin Peaks. She won a Gemini Award and a DramaLogue Award, and was known for her eccentric and grandmother roles.
- January 1, 1
- Mannville, Alberta, Canada
- January 1, 1
- Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA
Frances Bay. Actress: Blue Velvet. 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.
- January 23, 1919
- September 15, 2011
Sep 19, 2011 · It was a classic ‘Seinfeld’ moment, and the woman being pursued for her marble rye was actress Frances Bay. Bay, who died last week at age 92, didn’t begin acting until her mid-50s.
- amy.hubbard@latimes.com
- Deputy Editor, Fast Break Desk
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Sep 19, 2011 · Frances Bay, a character actress who late in life became a mainstay of television — playing roles from Arthur Fonzarelli’s grandmother on “Happy Days” to the woman who scraps with Jerry Seinfeld...
Sep 16, 2011 · The Canadian actress, who also appeared in 'Happy Days' and 'Blue Velvet', passed away at 92, according to her agent. She was known for her roles as Fonzie's grandmother and the older woman who stole a loaf of rye from Jerry.
Sep 17, 2011 · Frances Bay has died at the age of 92. The actress was perhaps best known for her role as Adam Sandler's grandmother in Happy Gilmore in 1996. Bay passed away on Thursday at a Tarzana...
