Frances Bavier

Frances Bavier
Bavier, 1964
Born	Frances Elizabeth Bavier (1902-12-14)December 14, 1902 New York City, U.S.
Died	December 6, 1989(1989-12-06) (aged 86) Siler City, North Carolina, U.S.
Resting place	Oakwood Cemetery, Siler City, North Carolina, U.S.
Alma mater	Columbia University American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1927–1974
Known for	The Andy Griffith Show Mayberry R.F.D. It's a Great Life

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 best 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).