Back to peopleHoward MorrisKnown forActingBornSeptember 4, 1919DiedMay 21, 2005Place of birthBronx, New York, USABiographyLife and careerHoward 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.Filmography6 filmsAll6Acting6Tom and Jerry: The Movie1992as Squawk (voice)Dying Young1991as Voice on Jetsons (voice)Life Stinks1991as SailorSplash1984as Dr. ZidellThe Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh1977as Gopher (voice)The Nutty Professor1963as Mr. Elmer Kelp