Howard Morris, “Ernest T. Bass,” 85
Posted: Wednesday, May 25th, 2005 2:51 pmLOS ANGELES May 23, 2005 — Howard Morris, best known for playing poetry-spouting hillbilly Ernest T. Bass on the “Andy Griffith Show,” died at his home in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. He was 85.
Morris died Saturday of natural causes, his son David said Monday.
He enjoyed a long show business career, but is best-remembered as the love-challenged hillbilly on “Andy Griffith.” His fan Web site is named for the character that appeared in just a few episodes, but made a big impact with viewers. …
Morris was born in New York City on Sept. 4, 1919. He married and divorced five times. … Read full obituary
