Frances Bay
Canadian actress
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About Frances Bay
Frances Bay may have made her screen debut as an actress in the 1970s but her career dates as far back as the 1930s, when she performed in radio plays.
For a period of more than 30 years (1977-2011), she appeared in a variety of films and television series.
She is remembered for roles such as
- Ginny Freehold in “The Middle”
- Mrs Fitch in “The Hughleys”
- Grandma Nussbaum in “Happy Days”
Family Life
She was the daughter of Max Goffman and Ann Averbach, both Ukrainian Jewish immigrants. Sociologist Erving Goffman was her brother.
Her husband from 1918 to 2002 was Charles Irwin Bay. Their only child, Josh, died in 1970 aged 23.
Achievements
She was a recipient of the Gemini Award and Drama-Logue Award. She is also an inductee of Canada’s Walk of Fame.
Death
She died on 15 September 2011 from pneumonia complications.
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F.A.Q. about Frances Bay
When is her birthday?
Frances Bay's birthday is on January 23, 1919.
In how many days is her birthday?
Frances' birthday is in 274 days
How old was Frances when she died?
She was 92 years old.
When did she die?
She died in September 15, 2011.
How old would she be today?
Frances Bay would be 105 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Frances from?
She was born in Mannville, Alberta, Canada.