Frances Foster
Known for
Frances Foster is a screen actress, useful in the parts that carry a story without owning it. 'Malcolm X' is the most widely seen title on the filmography, with Woman Outside Audubon Ballroom as the role. Not far behind comes 'The Juror'. First credited in 1959, at 35. The career covers 67 years of on-camera work.
Frances Foster
11 Movies
7 Series
Frances Foster is a screen actress, useful in the parts that carry a story without owning it. 'Malcolm X' is the most widely seen title on the filmography, with Woman Outside Audubon Ballroom as the role. Not far behind comes 'The Juror'. First credited in 1959, at 35. The career covers 67 years of on-camera work.
Movies
Plays Woman Outside Audubon Ballroom
Malcolm X
1992
Plays Gloria
Clockers
1995
Plays Grandma
The Distinguished Gentleman
1992
Plays Housewife
The Juror
1996
Plays Aunt Song
Crooklyn
1994
Plays Waitress
Five Corners
1987
Plays Bea Quitman
A Piece of the Action
1977
Plays Elva Briggs
Enemy Territory
1987
Plays Poppy
Take a Giant Step
1959
Plays Gremmar
The First Breeze of Summer
1976
Plays "Neighbors"
Tales of the Unknown South
1984
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The Juror
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The Juror
Housewife
1996
Film
Clockers
Gloria
1995
Film
Crooklyn
Aunt Song
1994
Film
Law & Order
Mary Tillar · 1 episode
1992–1993
TV
The Distinguished Gentleman
Grandma
1992
Film
Malcolm X
Woman Outside Audubon Ballroom
1992
Film
Through an Open Window
Dianne
1992
Film
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Mrs. Hawthorne · 1 episode
1989
TV
Five Corners
Waitress
1987
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frances Foster still alive?
Frances Foster passed away on June 17, 1997 at age 73.
What are the most famous roles of Frances Foster?
Frances Foster is best known for roles in Malcolm X, The Juror, Clockers.
How many movies has Frances Foster been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1959), Frances Foster has appeared in 11 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Frances Foster's first movie?
The career of Frances Foster began with Take a Giant Step (1959).
What is Frances Foster's most recent movie or series?
Frances Foster's most recent release is The Juror, which premiered on February 2, 1996.
What TV shows has Frances Foster appeared in?
On television, Frances Foster has appeared in Law & Order, North and South, Kojak, Good Times.
Frances Foster
1924-06-11
Frances Foster is a screen actress, useful in the parts that carry a story without owning it. 'Malcolm X' is the most widely seen title on the filmography, with Woman Outside Audubon Ballroom as the role. Not far behind comes 'The Juror'. First credited in 1959, at 35. The career covers 67 years of on-camera work.