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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 |
| 2023 | Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed · as Self - Gomer Pyle Star |
| 2023 | |
| 2020 | I Am Burt Reynolds · as Self |
| 2018 | The 60th Annual Grammy Awards · as Self - Singer, Actor (in Memoriam) |
| 2018 | 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - In Memoriam |
| 2017 | |
| 2012 | Carol Channing: Larger Than Life · as Self |
| 2008 | Pioneers of Television (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project · as Self |
| 2004 | All Access Pass: The TV Land Awards · as Self |
| 2004 | The 2nd Annual TV Land Awards · as Self |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | CBS at 75 · as Self |
| 1994 | The Best of the Don Lane Show · as Self |
| 1993 | Andy Griffith Show Reunion · as Self |
| 1993 | The Carol Burnett Show: A Reunion · as Self |
| 1990 | Intimate Portrait (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1989 | Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues · as Self |
| 1986 | Easy Street (TV Series) · as Jim Nabors |
| 1985 | Larry King Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars II · as Self |
| 1983 | Sally Jessy Raphael (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1983 | The 35th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Performer |
| 1982 | All-Star Party for Carol Burnett · as Self |
| 1978 | The Comedy Shop (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1978 | America 2Night (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1978 | CBS: On The Air- A Celebration of 50 Years (TV Series) · as Self - Co-Host |
| 1978 | The Jim Nabors Show (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 1976 | The Muppet Show (TV Series) · as Self - Special Guest Star |
| 1975 | Donny & Marie (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | Mitzi & 100 Guys · as Self |
| 1974 | Dinah! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1974 | The Mac Davis Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1974 | Tony Orlando And Dawn (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1972 | The Julie Andrews Hour (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1971 | Betty White's Pet Set (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1970 | The Flip Wilson Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1970 | Dinah's Place (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1969 | Sesame Street (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1969 | The Johnny Cash Show (TV Series) · as Self - Singer |
| 1969 | The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1967 | The Phil Donahue Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1967 | The Carol Burnett Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest / Various Characters |
| 1967 | The 39th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 1967 | The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1965 | The Dean Martin Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1965 | The Hollywood Squares (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 1963 | The Danny Kaye Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1962 | The Match Game (TV Series) · as Self - Team Captain |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Host |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) · as Self - Co-Host |
| 1961 | The New Steve Allen Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1958 | Garry Moore Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1956 | To Tell the Truth (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Panelist |
| 1950 | The Bob Hope Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1978 | The Jim Nabors Show (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |