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 (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.
Filmography
Starring
1986·
Sylvan in Paradise1986·
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 /Doctor Locker
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 - Guest / Various Characters, Self, Self - Guest
1964·
Valentine's DayHank Smith, Goofy Movie Patron, Eric Winters
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