Emory Bass Biography

Fast Facts

• Made his New York stage debut in a touring production of "Glad Tidings" opposite Tallulah Bankhead
• After earning his journalism degree, he spent two years performing with the Barter Theatre in Virginia
• Appeared in a number of Broadway productions during his career, including "Irene," "The Teahouse of the August Moon" and "Kiss Me, Kate․"
• Best known as a stage and screen actor who played Judge Wilson in both the Broadway and film versions of "1776․"
• Made numerous television appearances in shows like "Dark Shadows," "The Doctors," "Search for Tomorrow" and "Hallmark Hall of Fame․"
• In addition to his television appearances, he was the voice of DiscoverCard for three years