Bill Byrge, a former librarian who found fame as a recurring actor in the Ernest film series, passed away on January 9 in ...

Character actor and comedian Bill Byrge, best known for his role as Ernest's neighbor Bobby in Ernest films, has passed away at the age of 92.

Bill Byrge, who played Bobby in the Ernest films, has passed away at 92. Known for his humor and kindness, Byrge started ...

"He was a beautiful soul who made people laugh without even trying," his cousin, Sharon Chapman, wrote on Facebook.

While he worked at a library in Nashville, he played Bobby in four of those films and on a Saturday morning kids show.