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.

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Hamburgers1974 · SelfCannonball Run II1984 · HomerThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texas1982 · Deputy FredThe Best Little Special In Texas1982 · Take Her, She's Mine1963 · ClancyMitzi & 100 Guys1975 · SelfSylvan in Paradise1986 · Stroker Ace1983 · LugsThe Dean Martin Christmas Show1968 · Self (uncredited)Night of 100 Stars II1985 · SelfA Different Approach1978 · Return to Mayberry1986 · Gomer PyleThe 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards1974 · SelfThe 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max1970 · SelfDrugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture1969 · HimselfCelebrating Laughter: The Life and Films of Colin Higgins2022 · Self