Obituary of Howard Morris

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Howard Morris

Howard Jerome Morris (born September 4, 1919 in The Bronx, New York) was a TV actor, film actor, and comedian who was best known for his role as Ernest T. Bass in 1960s sitcom, “The Andy Griffith Show,” and as Uncle Goopy in the celebrated comedy sketch on, “Your Show of Shows”. Howard died on May 21, 2005 and his death was because of congestive heart failure. He died at age 85.

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Howard Morris Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Morris, Howard
    • Common Name: Howard Morris
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: September 04, 1919
    • Age: 85 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Howie Morris
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1937-2005
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
    • Favorite Color: Fuchsia (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Howard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Howard Jerome Morris
    • Father: Hugo Morris
    • Mother: Elsie Morris (née Theobald)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Dolores A. Wylie (married 1962-divorced 1977)
      • Mary Helen McGowan ​(married 1945-divorced 1962)
    • Son(s):
      • David Morris
    • Daughter(s):
      • Devra Morris
      • Kim Morris
      • Gabrielle Morris

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 21 2005 at age 85
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at Hillside Memorial Park Chapel in Culver City
  • Interment: Entombed in Laurel Gardens Wall crypt at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor Comedian American Born on September 4th Born in 1919 Born in New York Died in 2005 Died at age 85 Died from Congestive heart failure

Howard's Notable Roles:

  • The Andy Griffith Show
  • Your Shows of Shows

Quotable Quotes:

"Despite his passing, Howard Morris will always be remembered for his incredible talent, charm, and impact on the entertainment industry. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-02-10 16:43:04
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