Jim Nabors

Known for ActingBorn 1930-06-12Died 2017-11-30Sylacauga, Alabama, USA

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.Read more

Movies & web series

E! True Hollywood Story

Night of 100 Stars II

The Muppet Show

The Julie Andrews Hour

Valentine's Day

The Carol Burnett Show

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

The Andy Griffith Show

The Carol Burnett Show

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Sonny and Cher Show

Donny & Marie

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

Dinah!

The Jim Nabors Hour

The Danny Kaye Show

The Rookies

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

The Bob Hope Show

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

The Pet Set

The Ed Sullivan Show

A Different Approach

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Return to Mayberry

The Love Boat

The Lost Saucer

The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max

The Mike Douglas Show

Cannonball Run II

Take Her, She's Mine

Stroker Ace

The Flip Wilson Show

Tony Orlando and Dawn

Sylvan in Paradise

The Best Little Special In Texas

Mitzi & 100 Guys

Hamburgers

The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards

The Bobby Goldsboro Show

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