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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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Cannonball Run II
  • Stroker Ace
  • The Lucy Show
  • The Jim Nabors Show

Known For

  • Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
  • The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
  • Stroker Ace
  • Return to Mayberry
  • The Jim Nabors Show
  • The Lost Saucer

Jim Nabors Filmography

2000
1996
1991
1991
Hi Honey, I'm Home! (TV Series) · as Gomer Pyle
1986
Return to Mayberry · as Gomer Pyle
1984
1983
1982
1977
The Love Boat (TV Series) · as Wayne Bouton
1976
The Krofft Supershow (TV Series) · as Fum (segment: The Lost Saucer)
1976
1975
The Lost Saucer (TV Series) · as Fum
1972
The Rookies (TV Series)
1971
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
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
2018
The 60th Annual Grammy Awards · as Self - Singer, Actor (in Memoriam)
2018
2017
2012
2008
Pioneers of Television (TV Series) · as Self
2007
2004
2004
2003
2003
CBS at 75 · as Self
1994
1993
1993
1990
Intimate Portrait (TV Series) · as Self
1989
1986
Easy Street (TV Series) · as Jim Nabors
1985
Larry King Live (TV Series) · as Self
1985
1983
Sally Jessy Raphael (TV Series) · as Self
1983
1982
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
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

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