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Frances Bavier (1902–1989)
Frances Bavier was born in New York City on December 14, 1902. Her first Broadway appearance was in April 1925 in "The Poor Nut", the start of a successful Broadway career. She traveled with the USO to entertain the U.S. troops in the Pacific during World War II. Her last appearance on Broadway was in the 1951 play, "Point of No Return" starring ...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 86) in Siler City, North Carolina, USA |
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Actress (51 credits)
Actress (51 credits)
1968-1971
Mayberry R.F.D.
(TV Series)
Aunt Bee Taylor / Aunt Bea
Aunt Bee Taylor / Aunt Bea
- Emmett's Invention
(1971)
... Aunt Bea
- The City Planner
(1971)
... Aunt Bea
- Goober, the Hero
(1971)
... Aunt Bea
- Mike's Car
(1971)
... Aunt Bea
- Howard, the Swinger
(1971)
... Aunt Bea
1960-1968
The Andy Griffith Show
(TV Series)
Aunt Bee Taylor / Aunt Bee
Aunt Bee Taylor / Aunt Bee
- Mayberry R.F.D.
(1968)
... Aunt Bee Taylor
- Opie and Mike
(1968)
... Aunt Bee Taylor
- Sam for Town Council
(1968)
... Aunt Bee Taylor
- Helen's Past
(1968)
... Aunt Bee Taylor
- Aunt Bee's Big Moment
(1968)
... Aunt Bee Taylor
1967-1968
Gomer Pyle: USMC
(TV Series)
Aunt Bee / Aunt Bee Taylor
Aunt Bee / Aunt Bee Taylor
- Gomer Goes Home
(1968)
... Aunt Bee (uncredited)
- A Visit from Aunt Bee
(1967)
... Aunt Bee Taylor
1960
Make Room for Daddy
(TV Series)
Henrietta Perkins
Henrietta Perkins
- Danny Meets Andy Griffith
(1960)
... Henrietta Perkins
1957-1959
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Miss Trimingham
Miss Trimingham
- The Lady's Choice
(1959)
- With Malice Toward One
(1957)
... Miss Trimingham
1957-1958
The Eve Arden Show
(TV Series)
Nora / Nora the Housekeeper
Nora / Nora the Housekeeper
- Liza's Nightmare
(1958)
... Nora
- Liza and the Bombshell
(1957)
... Nora
- White Elephant Sale
(1957)
... Nora
- Cover Girl
(1957)
... Nora
- Housework
(1957)
... Nora
1952-1957
Schlitz Playhouse
(TV Series)
- One Left Over
(1957)
- Tourists--Overnight
(1955)
- I Want to Be a Movie Star
(1952)
1953-1956
Cavalcade of America
(TV Series)
Mrs. Hayes
Mrs. Hayes
- The Blessed Midnight
(1956)
... Mrs. Hayes
- The Arrow and the Bow
(1953)
1954-1956
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Martha
Martha
- The Corrigan Case
(1956)
- The Chase
(1954)
... Martha
1954-1956
It's a Great Life
(TV Series)
Mrs. Amy Morgan / Amy Morgan
Mrs. Amy Morgan / Amy Morgan
- The Housekeeper
(1956)
... Mrs. Amy Morgan
- Passport for Amy
(1956)
... Mrs. Amy Morgan
- The Charity Drive
(1956)
... Mrs. Amy Morgan
- Old Soldiers Never Die
(1956)
... Amy Morgan
- Operation for Earl
(1956)
... Amy Morgan
1954-1955
Waterfront
(TV Series)
Amy Jackson / Martha Chapman
Amy Jackson / Martha Chapman
- Ferry Boat Ride
(1955)
... Amy Jackson
- Sea Bells
(1954)
... Martha Chapman
1953-1955
Dragnet
(TV Series)
Hazel Howard
Hazel Howard
- The Big Confession
(1955)
... Hazel Howard
- The Big False Make
(1954)
... Hazel Howard (as Hazel Howard)
- The Big Shakedown
(1953)
1955
The Lone Ranger
(TV Series)
Aunt Maggie Sawtelle
Aunt Maggie Sawtelle
- Sawtelle Saga's End
(1955)
... Aunt Maggie Sawtelle
1953-1954
City Detective
(TV Series)
Louella / Olive / Mrs. Blake
Louella / Olive / Mrs. Blake
- The Lonely Hearts
(1954)
... Louella
- Blindman's Bluff
(1954)
... Olive
- Melody in 'F' Flat
(1953)
... Mrs. Blake
1954
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
(TV Series)
Thelma / Helen Collins
Thelma / Helen Collins
- Fie, Fie, Fifi
(1954)
... Thelma
- Hollywood, Home Sweet Home
(1954)
- Don't You Remember?
(1954)
... Helen Collins
1953-1954
The Loretta Young Show
(TV Series)
Aunt Meg / Aunt Marty / Mrs. Logan
Aunt Meg / Aunt Marty / Mrs. Logan
- The First Man to Ask Her
(1954)
... Aunt Meg
- Son, This Is Your Father
(1954)
... Aunt Marty
- Hotel Irritant
(1953)
... Mrs. Logan
1953
Chevron Theatre
(TV Series)
Sarah Cummings
Sarah Cummings
- Faith
(1953)
- Incredible Luck
(1953)
- The Better Half
(1953)
- The Green and Gold String
(1953)
... Sarah Cummings
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Self (1 credit)
Self (1 credit)
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Archive footage (6 credits)
Archive footage (6 credits)
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Stage Play: Native Son. Drama (revival). Written by Paul Green and Richard Wright. Based on the novel by Richard Wright. Directed by Orson Welles. Majestic Theatre: 23 Oct 1942- 2 Jan 1943 (84 performances). Produced by The Brandts. See more »Alternate Names:
Frances Bouvier | Hazel Howard
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[speaking in the 1970s] I had played Aunt Bee for ten years and it's very, very difficult for an actress or actor to create a role and be so identified that you as a person no longer exist and all the recognition you get is for a part that's created on screen.Trivia:
Despite her good-hearted image on screen, cast members of The Andy Griffith Show (1960) often remember her as difficult, temperamental and somewhat cold. Griffith himself said "There was just something about me she did not like.". See more »Star Sign:
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