Jim Nabors

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

June 12, 1930

Died

November 30, 2017 (age 87)

Place of Birth

Sylacauga, Alabama, USA

Jim Nabors

Biography

James Thurston "Jim" Nabors (June 12, 1930 – November 30, 2017) was an American actor and singer. Born and raised in Sylacauga, Alabama, Nabors moved to Southern California due to his asthma. While working at a Santa Monica nightclub, The Horn, he was discovered by Andy Griffith and later joined The Andy Griffith Show, playing Gomer Pyle, a gas station attendant who some described as dim-witted. Nabors himself has stated that the Gomer character was not so much dim-witted; he just wanted to see the good in people. The character proved popular, and Nabors was given his own spin-off show, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Though best known for his portrayal of Gomer Pyle, Nabors became a popular guest on variety shows in the 1960s and 1970s (including two specials of his own in 1969 and 1974) after revealing a rich baritone voice. He subsequently recorded numerous albums and singles, most of them containing romantic ballads.

Known For

Filmography

1996TVE! True Hollywood Story1991TVThe Carol Burnett Show1986FilmReturn to Mayberryas Gomer Pyle1985FilmNight of 100 Stars IIas Self1984FilmCannonball Run IIas Homer1983FilmStroker Aceas Lugs1982FilmThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texasas Deputy Fred1982FilmThe Best Little Special In Texas1978FilmA Different Approach1977TVThe Love Boatas Robert Tanner1976TVThe Muppet Showas Self - Special Guest Star1976TVThe Sonny and Cher Show1976TVDonny & Marieas Self1975TVThe Lost Sauceras Fum /Doctor Locker1975FilmMitzi & 100 Guysas Self1974TVTony Orlando and Dawnas Self1974FilmThe 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awardsas Self1974TVDinah!as Self1974FilmHamburgersas self1973TVThe Bobby Goldsboro Show1972TVThe Julie Andrews Houras Self1972TVThe Rookies1971TVThe Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour1971TVThe Pet Setas Self1970TVThe Flip Wilson Showas Self1970FilmThe 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Maxas Self1969TVThe Jim Nabors Houras Host1969FilmDrugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Cultureas Himself1969TVThe Glen Campbell Goodtime Houras Self1968FilmThe Dean Martin Christmas Showas Self (uncredited)1967TVThe Carol Burnett Showas Self - Guest1964TVGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.as Pvt. Gomer Pyle1964TVValentine's Dayas Eric Winters1963FilmTake Her, She's Mineas Clancy1963TVThe Danny Kaye Showas Self1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self - Guest Host1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self - Co-Host1960TVThe Andy Griffith Showas Gomer Pyle1950TVThe Bob Hope Showas Self1948TVThe Ed Sullivan Showas Self

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