Jim Nabors
Acting
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
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movieReturn to Mayberry
1986
Gomer Pyle
movieThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982
Deputy Fred
tvThe Love Boat
1977
Robert Tanner / Wayne Bouton
tvThe Muppet Show
1976
Self - Special Guest Star
tvThe Lost Saucer
1975
Fum /Doctor Locker
tvDinah!
1974
Self
movieThe Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968
Self (uncredited)
tvThe Carol Burnett Show
1967
Self - Guest / Self / Self - Guest / Various Characters / Self - Guest / Various Characters / Golly Gee / Various Characters
tvGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
Pvt. Gomer Pyle
tvValentine's Day
1964
Eric Winters / Goofy Movie Patron / Hank Smith
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self - Guest Host
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self - Co-Host
tvThe Andy Griffith Show
1960
Gomer Pyle
