Johnny Morris (television presenter)

Johnny Morris
OBE
Johnny Morris OBE
Born	Ernest John Morris; 20 June 1916; Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales
Died	6 May 1999 (aged 82); Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Occupation	Television presenter
Years active	1946–1991
Employer	BBC
Known for	Tales of the Riverbank (1960); Animal Magic (1962–1983);

Ernest John Morris OBE (20 June 1916 – 6 May 1999^[1]) was a Welsh television presenter. He was known for his children's programmes for the BBC on the topic of zoology, most notably Animal Magic, and for narrating the Tales of the Riverbank series of stories.

^ GRO Register of Deaths: MAY 1999 1d 263 DEV & MARL - Ernest John Morris, DoB = 20 June 1916, aged 82

[1] GRO Register of Deaths: MAY 1999 1d 263 DEV & MARL - Ernest John Morris, DoB = 20 June 1916, aged 82

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Johnny Morris OBE

Born	Ernest John Morris (1916-06-20)20 June 1916 Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales
Died	6 May 1999(1999-05-06) (aged 82) Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Occupation	Television presenter
Years active	1946–1991
Employer	BBC
Known for	Tales of the Riverbank (1960) Animal Magic (1962–1983)