Frances Evelyn Bay was a Canadian-American character actress. In a career that spanned 35 years, she acted in a variety of roles both in film and television. Bay was inducted in Canada's Walk of Fame in 2008.
| Born: | Frances Evelyn Goffman, January 23, 1919, Mannville, Alberta, Canada |
| Died: | September 15, 2011, Tarzana, California, U.S. |
| Resting place: | Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Nationality: | Canadian |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Years active: | 1930s–2011 |
| Employer: | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
| Home town: | Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada |
| Children: | 1 |
| IMDb: | Frances Bay's IMDb |
About Frances Bay
Late Canadian actress who played sweet, charming elderly women in films such as Happy Gilmore and The Karate Kid.
Before Fame
She had a brief role in Foul Play, starring Goldie Hawn.
Achievement
She was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.
Family Life
She had a son with her husband Charles Bay, whom she married in 1946.
Associations
She played Kyle's aunt in Blue Velvet, directed by David Lynch.
Latest information about Frances Bay updated on October 22, 2020.