Howard Jerome Morris (September 4, 1919 – May 21, 2005) 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 …

Comedic actor Howard ("Howie") Jerome Morris, of Jewish heritage, was born in The Bronx, New York, on September 4, 1919. This short, quicksilver comic of TV's "Golden Age" also went on to possess …

Sep 29, 2025 · Explore Howard Morris' multi-faceted career, from Ernest T. Bass on 'The Andy Griffith Show' to pioneering voice work and directing sitcom classics

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May 23, 2005 · Morris also maintained a film career, with acting roles in such films as The Nutty Professor, Way…Way Out, High Anxiety and The History of the World: Part 1 (the latter two of which …

May 21, 2005 · Howard Morris was an American comic actor and director who was best known for his role as Ernest T. Bass on The Andy Griffith Show.

Morris made his professional debut on Broadway in 1949 in the musical "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." He subsequently appeared on television in Kraft Television Theatre and gained recognition for his work …

Jun 21, 2020 · Playing Ernest T. Bass on "The Andy Griffith Show" was the highlight of Howard Morris's career. The superb acting of the "mountain man" is simply unforgettable.

May 21, 2005 · Howard Morris (September 4, 1919 – May 21, 2005) was an American comic actor and director who was best known for his role as Ernest T. Bass on The Andy Griffith Show.

Oct 24, 2024 · Howard Morris was much more than just a comedic talent; he brought his unique flair to television during the golden age of comedy. Before he became a household name, Morris was …