Howard Morris (September 4, 1919 - May 21, 2005) was an actor and director who did the first voice for Gopher in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. When he retired, Michael Gough took over. On May 21, 2005, he passed away at age 85.

Howard Morris (September 4, 1919 - May 21, 2005) was an actor and director who did the first voice for Gopher in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. When he retired, Michael Gough took over. On May 21, 2005, he passed away at age 85.