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Howard Morris

American actor (1919-2005) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 85

Howard Jerome Morris was an American actor, comedian, and director. He was best known for his role in The Andy Griffith Show as Ernest T. Bass, and as "Uncle Goopy" in a celebrated comedy sketch on Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows (1954).

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2005Died21 May 20051998The Wild ThornberrysSeries, Lion / Zebra (voice)Breakfast with EinsteinFilm, 1998Abercrombie1994DuckmanSeries, Ernest T. Glob (voice)1992Tom and Jerry: The MovieFilm, Squawk (voice)1990The Adventures of Ronald McDonald: McTreasure IslandFilm, (voice)1989BaywatchSeries, Jigger1988The Good, the Bad and Huckleberry HoundFilm, Chuckling Chipmunk /Goldminer /Dentist /Governor /Mr. Peebles /Photographer (voice)1987DuckTalesSeries, Djinni / Archeologist (voice)1986Return to MayberryFilm, Ernest T. Bass1984SplashFilm, Dr. Zidell1981History of the World: Part IFilm, Court Spokesman - The Roman Empire1979Legends of the Super HeroesFilm, Dr. Sivana1977The Love BoatSeries, DirectorHigh AnxietyFilm, 1977Professor Lilloman1972Daffy Duck and Porky Pig Meet the Groovie GooliesFilm, Franklin Frankenstein, Wolfgang Wolfman, Mummy, Hauntleroy1969Love, American StyleSeries, Director1968Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery DayFilm, Gopher (voice)1966Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This?Film, White Rabbit1965Get SmartSeries, Director1963The Nutty ProfessorFilm, Mr. Elmer Kelp1962The JetsonsSeries, Jet Screamer (voice)1961MunroFilm, Narrator / General / Soldiers (voice)1960The Andy Griffith ShowSeries, Director1958Wanted: Dead or AliveSeries, Clayton Armstrong1919Born4 September 1919

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  • Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree 1966
  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh 1977
  • Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day 1968
  • Dying Young 1991
  • History of the World: Part I 1981

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About this person

He did voices for television shows such as The Flintstones (1962-1965), The Jetsons (1962-1987), The Atom Ant Show (1965-1966), Garfield and Friends (1988-1994), and Cow and Chicken (1997-1999).

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 2005 · aged 85