Frances Bavier

Born Dec 14, 1902 in Manhattan, New York, NY

Frances Elizabeth Bavier was an American stage and television actress. Originally from New York theatre, she worked in film and television from the 1950s until the 1970s. She is best known for her role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry R.F.D. from 1960 to 1970.

Filmography

Shows & movies

Benji

Benji as Lady with the Cat

1974

Adventure, Family | 1h 26m

Mayberry R.F.D.

Mayberry R.F.D. as Aunt Bee

3 seasons • 1968 • Ended

Family, Comedy | 25m

The Andy Griffith Show

The Andy Griffith Show as Aunt Bee

8 seasons • 1960 • Ended

Family, Comedy | 25m

It Started With A Kiss

It Started With A Kiss as Mrs. Tappe

1959

Comedy | 1h 44m

A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed

A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed as Mrs. Solitaire

1958

Comedy, Crime | 1h 27m

The Eve Arden Show

The Eve Arden Show

1 season • 1957 • Ended

| 25m

It's a Great Life

It's a Great Life

2 seasons • 1954 • Ended

Comedy

Man in the Attic

Man in the Attic as Helen Harley

1953

Crime, Drama, Thriller | 1h 22m

Horizons West

Horizons West as Martha Hammond

1952

Western | 1h 21m

My Wife's Best Friend

My Wife's Best Friend as Mrs. Chamberlain

1952

Comedy, Drama | 1h 27m

The Stooge

The Stooge as Mrs. Rogers

1952

Comedy | 1h 40m

The Lady Says No

The Lady Says No as Aunt Alice Hatch

1952

Comedy | 1h 20m

Sally and Saint Anne

Sally and Saint Anne as Mrs. Kitty 'Mom' O'Moyne

1952

Comedy | 1h 30m

Bend of the River

Bend of the River as Mrs. Prentiss

1952

Western | 1h 31m

The Day the Earth Stood Still

The Day the Earth Stood Still as Mrs. Barley, boarder

1951

Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller | 1h 32m