Emory Bass
Emory Bass (born Emory P. Bass, Jr.; August 12, 1925 – March 4, 2015) was an American theater and television actor. His television career included guest roles on Hart to Hart, Dark Shadows, Mr. Belvedere, Murder, She Wrote, and Webster.[1][2] He also had a recurring role as Phipps in the ABC television series, Angie (1979-80).[2]
Bass was born in Valdosta, Georgia to Estelle (née Johnston) and Emory P. Bass, Sr.[1][3] He received a bachelor's degree in journalism. He then spent two years performing at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia, after graduation before moving to New York City.[1]
Bass began his professional career as a cast member of a touring production of the play, Glad Tidings, starring Tallulah Bankhead. He and Bankhead remained lifelong friends after the tour.[1] Bass toured with the productions of Everybody Loves Opal, starring Nancy Walker; Time Out for Ginger, starring Art Carney; and Woman of the Year, starring Lauren Bacall.[1]
In New York City, Bass appeared on Broadway in The Teahouse of the August Moon, Pay Joey, Can-Can, and the 1973 revival of Irene, starring Debbie Reynolds.[1] Bass starred as James Wilson in both the original Broadway production of the musical, 1776, which opened in 1969, as well the 1972 film adaption, 1776.[1][2]
Bass appeared in a number of Off Broadway productions, including Bad Habits, By Jupiter, The Boys from Syracuse, and Lysistrata.[1] Outside the U.S., he starred in an overseas production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.[1] He was also was the spokesperson and voice of the Discover Card's advertising campaign for three years.[1]
Death
Emory Bass died at the in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles on March 4, 2015, aged 89.[1][2]