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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.
Aunt Bee is a fictional character from the 1960 American television sitcom The Andy Griffith Show played by Frances Bavier. The character migrated to the spinoff Mayberry R.F.D. (1968–1971) when The Andy Griffith Show ended its run in 1968, and remained for two years.
Aunt Bee was a huge part of the fantasy. She was the kindly grandma or aunt who loved to feed you good food, and she always had your back, even when you were wrong. Actress Frances Bavier played the role of Aunt Bee for over a decade, and she made a hugely positive impression on audiences.
Oct 9, 2021 · Frances Elizabeth Bavier grew up in New York City and had every intention of becoming a teacher after attending Columbia University. But after getting involved in vaudeville, she hit the...
She made many movies during the 50s and appeared on TV as featured characters on shows like It's a Great Life (1954) and The Eve Arden Show (1957) before what would become her most famous role, that of Aunt Bee to Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) and Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show (1960).
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Jan 17, 1990 · The actress who portrayed housekeeper Aunt Bee on “The Andy Griffith Show” lived her last years in seclusion in a dark, dingy house and kept a 1966 green Studebaker with four flat tires...
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Frances Bavier was an Emmy Award winning American actress known for her works in theater, television, as well as cinema. She was most popular for her portrayal of Aunt Bee in the situational comedy series ‘The Andy Griffith Show’.
