Frances Bavier
Frances Elizabeth Bavier
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Frances Elizabeth Bavier (December 14, 1902 – December 6, 1989) 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 widely known for her role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry R.F.D. from 1960 to 1970. Aunt Bee logged more Mayberry years (ten) than any other character. She won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Comedy Actress for the role in 1967. Bavier was also known for playing Amy Morgan on It's a Great Life (1954–1956).
Career
- 1902Born
- 1967Won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1989Passed away
Trivia
- •Place of birth: New York City
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor
What happened recently
Andy Griffith and Frances Bavier Feuded for Years — Except for This One Surprising Moment
Aunt Bee and ‘The Andy Griffith Show’: Remembering the Life and Career of Actress Frances Bavier
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‘The Andy Griffith Show’: Frances Bavier Agreed to Reprise Aunt Bee Role in ‘Mayberry R.F.D’ Because of Flattery
‘The Andy Griffith Show’: Frances Bavier Resented Time on the Show Because ‘She Liked to Be the Center of Attention’
Here’s What Happened to Frances Bavier Before and After Playing Aunt Bee on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
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