Jim Nabors
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1930-06-12 · Sylacauga, Alabama, USA
- Died
- 2017-11-30
Known for
- The Muppet Show (1976) — Self - Special Guest Star
- Cannonball Run II (1984) — Homer
- The Love Boat (1977) — Robert Tanner
- The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) — Deputy Fred
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) — Gomer Pyle
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self - Guest Host
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) — Self - Guest
- Return to Mayberry (1986) — Gomer Pyle
- Stroker Ace (1983) — Lugs
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) — Pvt. Gomer Pyle
- The Rookies (1972)
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) — Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
- The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (1971)
- Take Her, She's Mine (1963) — Clancy