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Jim Nabors
Actor, Producer
Born June 12, 1930Died November 30, 2017 (87 years)
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.
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.
Jim Nabors Filmography
| 2000 | Jeff Foxworthy's Comedy Classics · as Cast |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series) |
| 1991 | The Carol Burnett Show (1991) (TV Series) |
| 1991 | Hi Honey, I'm Home! (TV Series) · as Gomer Pyle |
| 1986 | Return to Mayberry · as Gomer Pyle |
| 1984 | Cannonball Run II · as Homer |
| 1983 | Stroker Ace · as Lugs |
| 1982 | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas · as Deputy Fred |
| 1977 | The Love Boat (TV Series) · as Wayne Bouton |
| 1976 | The Krofft Supershow (TV Series) · as Fum (segment: The Lost Saucer) |
| 1976 | The Sonny & Cher Show (TV Series) |
| 1975 | The Lost Saucer (TV Series) · as Fum |
| 1972 | The Rookies (TV Series) |
| 1971 | The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (TV Series) |
| 1968 | The Jim Nabors Hour (TV Series) · as Host |
| 1967 | Off to See the Wizard (TV Series) · as Ronnie Long |
| 1964 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (TV Series) · as Pvt. Gomer Pyle |
| 1964 | Valentine's Day (TV Series) · as Eric Winters |
| 1963 | Take Her, She's Mine · as Clancy |
| 1963 | The Great Adventure (TV Series) · as Crew Member |
| 1962 | The Lucy Show (TV Series) · as Pvt. Gomer Pyle |
| 1962 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (TV Series) · as Claude |
| 1962 | I'm Dickens... He's Fenster (TV Series) · as Carlton |
| 1960 | The Andy Griffith Show (TV Series) · as Gomer Pyle |