JIM NABORS
Jim Nabors
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: June 12, 1930
Deathday: November 30, 2017
Place of Birth: Sylacauga, Alabama, USA
Biography
James Thurston "Jim" Nabors (born June 12, 1930) 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.
Filmography
Starring
1986·
Return to MayberryGomer Pyle
Self
1984·
Cannonball Run IIHomer
1983·
Stroker AceLugs
Deputy Fred
1978·
A Different Approach1977·
The Love BoatWayne Bouton, Robert Tanner
1976·
The Muppet ShowSelf - Special Guest Star
1976·
Donny & MarieSelf
1975·
The Lost SaucerFum
1975·
Mitzi & 100 GuysSelf
1974·
Dinah!Self
Self
1974·
Hamburgersself
Self
1972·
The Rookies1971·
The Pet SetSelf
1970·
The Flip Wilson ShowSelf
1969·
The Jim Nabors HourHost
Self
Self (uncredited)
Various Characters, Self - Guest / Various Characters / Golly Gee, Self, Self - Guest / Various Characters, Self - Guest
1964·
Valentine's DayHank Smith, Eric Winters, Goofy Movie Patron
1964·
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Pvt. Gomer Pyle
1963·
The Danny Kaye ShowSelf
1963·
Take Her, She's MineClancy
Self - Guest Host
Self - Co-Host
Gomer Pyle
1950·
The Bob Hope ShowSelf
1948·
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf