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{{Short description|American actress (1902–1989)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name                  = Frances Bavier
| image                 = Frances Bavier 1964.JPG
| caption               = Bavier, 1964
| birthname             = Frances Elizabeth Bavier
| birth_date            = {{Birth date|1902|12|14}}
| birth_place           = [[New York City|New York City, New York]], U.S.
| death_date            = {{Death date and age|1989|12|6|1902|12|14}}
| death_place           = [[Siler City, North Carolina]], U.S.
| resting_place         = Oakwood Cemetery, [[Siler City, North Carolina]], U.S.
| alma_mater            = [[Columbia University]]<br />[[American Academy of Dramatic Arts]]
| occupation            = Actress
| known for             = ''[[The Andy Griffith Show]]''<br/>''[[Mayberry R.F.D.]]''<br/>''[[It's a Great Life (TV series)|It's a Great Life]]''
| yearsactive           = 1927–1974
}}

'''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 [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress - Comedy Series|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 (TV series)|It's a Great Life]]'' (1954–1956).