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Acting
Jim Nabors
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. 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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
June 12, 1930
Day of Death
November 30, 2017
Age at Death
87 years old
Place of Birth
Sylacauga, Alabama, USA
Popularity Score
0.8
Filmography
E! True Hollywood Story
1996TV
The Carol Burnett Show
1991TV
Return to Mayberry
Gomer Pyle
1986Movie
Sylvan in Paradise
1986Movie
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985Movie
Cannonball Run II
Homer
1984Movie
Stroker Ace
Lugs
1983Movie
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Deputy Fred
1982Movie
The Best Little Special In Texas
1982Movie
A Different Approach
1978Movie
The Love Boat
Robert Tanner
1977TV
The Sonny and Cher Show
1976TV
Donny & Marie
Self
1976TV
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star
1976TV
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
1975Movie
The Lost Saucer
Fum /Doctor Locker
1975TV
Hamburgers
self
1974Movie
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
Self
1974Movie
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self
1974TV
Dinah!
Self
1974TV
The Bobby Goldsboro Show
1973TV
The Rookies
1972TV
The Julie Andrews Hour
Self
1972TV
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971TV
The Pet Set
Self
1971TV
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
Self
1970Movie
The Flip Wilson Show
Self
1970TV
Drugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture
Himself
1969Movie
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self
1969TV
The Jim Nabors Hour
Host
1969TV
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self (uncredited)
1968Movie
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest
1967TV
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Pvt. Gomer Pyle
1964TV
Valentine's Day
Eric Winters
1964TV
Take Her, She's Mine
Clancy
1963Movie
The Danny Kaye Show
Self
1963TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host
1962TV
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
1961TV
The Andy Griffith Show
Gomer Pyle
1960TV
The Bob Hope Show
Self
1950TV
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948TV