Frances Bavier
Biography
Frances Bavier was an American stage and television actress. She originated from New York theatre and worked in film and television from the 1950s. Bavier is best known for her role on The Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry R.F.D. from 1960-1970. She won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Comedy Actress in 1967. Bavier had roles in more than a dozen films and played a range of supporting roles on television. She appeared as Mrs. Barley in the 1951 film The Day the Earth Stood Still.
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Full Filmography
42 titles- Benji (1974) as Lady with the Cat
- Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) as Aunt Bee Taylor
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Aunt Bee Taylor
- The Investigators (1961)
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Aunt Bee Taylor
- Rawhide (1959)
- It Started with a Kiss (1959) as Mrs. Tappe
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed (1958) as Mrs. Solitaire
- Perry Mason (1957) as Louise Marlow
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Nancy Thomas
- The Thin Man (1957)
- The Bad Seed (1956) as Woman at Dinner Party (uncredited)
- The Blessed Midnight (1956) as Mrs. Hayes
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mrs. Fergusen
- MGM Parade (1955) as Self
- It's a Great Life (1954) as Mrs. Amy Morgan
- The Danny Thomas Show (1953) as Henrietta Perkins
- City Detective (1953)
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Mrs. Logan
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Aunt Marty
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Aunt Meg
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Miss Trimingham
- Revlon Mirror Theatre (1953)
- Man in the Attic (1953) as Helen Harley
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
- Cavalcade of America (1952) as Mrs. Hayes
- Chevron Theatre (1952)
- Bend of the River (1952) as Mrs. Prentiss
- My Wife's Best Friend (1952) as Mrs. Chamberlain
- Horizons West (1952) as Martha Hammond
- Sally and Saint Anne (1952) as Mrs. Kitty 'Mom' O'Moyne
- The Lady Says No (1952) as Alice Hatch
- Dragnet (1951)
- The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) as Mrs. Barley
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Lou Bloor
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- The Stooge (1951) as Mrs. Rogers
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Martha
- Lux Video Theatre (1950)
- The Lone Ranger (1949) as Aunt Maggie Sawtelle
- Girls About Town (1931) as Joy - Party Girl (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frances Bavier best known for?
Frances Bavier is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Benji (1974), Mayberry R.F.D. (1968), Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964), Predator (1987).
When and where was Frances Bavier born?
Frances Bavier was born on December 14, 1902 in Manhattan, New York, USA. They passed away on December 6, 1989.
How many credits does Frances Bavier have?
Frances Bavier has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1931 to 1974.
What is Frances Bavier's background in cinema and television?
Frances Bavier was an American stage and television actress. She originated from New York theatre and worked in film and television from the 1950s. Bavier is best known for her role on The Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry R.F.D. from 1960-1970. She won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Comedy Actress in 1967. Bav...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Lou Bloor — aged about 48
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mrs. Fergusen — aged about 52
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) — aged about 49
- Perry Mason (1957) as Louise Marlow — aged about 54
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Aunt Bee Taylor — aged about 57
- The Thin Man (1957) — aged about 54
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