Frances Bavier
Biography
Frances Bavier was an American stage and television actress who began in New York theater. Born in New York City, she trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and graduated in 1925, then appeared in the stage comedy The Poor Nut. Her breakthrough came on Broadway in On Borrowed Time, and she later acted with Henry Fonda in Point of No Return. During World War II she toured with an entertainment group for two years. She played Mrs. Barley in The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) and appeared in more than a dozen movies. On television she was Amy Morgan on It's a Great Life from 1954 to 1956. She became widely known as Aunt Bee, playing that part on The Andy Griffith Show and the spin-off Mayberry R.F.D. between 1960 and 1970. In 1967 she won an Emmy for her supporting work in a comedy. She retired from acting in 1974.
86years old at death
- Born New York City
- Died Siler City
- Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
- Also credited as Frances Elizabeth Bavier
Movie Career
- Films
- 9
- Career span
- 23 years1951 to 1974
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Early training
Bavier finished her studies at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1925. She then won a part in The Poor Nut, a stage comedy.
Frances Bavier movies on Netflix
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Most often with
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Films together
Rock Hudson's page
Harry Morgan's page
Edgar Buchanan's page
Henry Jones's page
Julie Adams's page
Awards
One award and honor, one of them major.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmy Awards | |||
| 1967 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | The Andy Griffith Show | Won |
Online
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