Jim Nabors
Born
June 12, 1930
Died
November 30, 2017 (87 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Sylacauga, Alabama, USA
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.
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.
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Known For
E! True Hollywood Story
(1 episode)
1996
The Carol Burnett Show
(9 episodes)
1991
Return to Mayberry
Gomer Pyle
1986
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985
Cannonball Run II
Homer
1984
Stroker Ace
Lugs
1983
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Deputy Fred
1982
A Different Approach
1978
The Love Boat
Robert Tanner · (1 episode)
1977
The Love Boat
Wayne Bouton · (2 episodes)
1977
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star · (1 episode)
1976
The Sonny and Cher Show
(5 episodes)
1976
Donny & Marie
Self · (1 episode)
1976
The Lost Saucer
Fum · (18 episodes)
1975
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
1975
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self · (2 episodes)
1974
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
Self
1974
Dinah!
Self · (2 episodes)
1974
Hamburgers
self
1974
The Bobby Goldsboro Show
(1 episode)
1973
The Julie Andrews Hour
Self · (1 episode)
1972
The Rookies
(1 episode)
1972
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
(2 episodes)
1971
The Pet Set
Self · (1 episode)
1971
The Flip Wilson Show
Self · (1 episode)
1970
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
Self
1970
The Jim Nabors Hour
Host · (53 episodes)
1969
Drugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture
Himself
1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self · (2 episodes)
1969
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self (uncredited)
1968
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
1967
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters · (5 episodes)
1967
The Carol Burnett Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1967
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters / Golly Gee · (1 episode)
1967
The Carol Burnett Show
Various Characters · (1 episode)
1967
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Pvt. Gomer Pyle · (150 episodes)
1964
Valentine's Day
Goofy Movie Patron · (1 episode)
1964
Valentine's Day
Eric Winters · (14 episodes)
1964
Valentine's Day
Hank Smith · (1 episode)
1964
Take Her, She's Mine
Clancy
1963
The Danny Kaye Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1963
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host · (1 episode)
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host · (2 episodes)
1961
The Andy Griffith Show
Gomer Pyle · (23 episodes)
1960
The Bob Hope Show
Self · (1 episode)
1950
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (1 episode)
1948