Jim Nabors
Acting
Born: 1930-06-12 in 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. 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.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host
The Love Boat
Robert Tanner
The Love Boat
Wayne Bouton
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
The Andy Griffith Show
Gomer Pyle
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest
The Carol Burnett Show
Self
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters / Golly Gee
The Carol Burnett Show
Various Characters
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Pvt. Gomer Pyle
The Rookies
Dinah!
Self
The Bob Hope Show
Self
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star
The Flip Wilson Show
Self
The Danny Kaye Show
Self
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Deputy Fred
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
The Sonny and Cher Show
Donny & Marie
Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self
Cannonball Run II
Homer
Valentine's Day
Eric Winters
Valentine's Day
Goofy Movie Patron
Valentine's Day
Hank Smith
The Julie Andrews Hour
Self
The Pet Set
Self
The Lost Saucer
Fum /Doctor Locker
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
E! True Hollywood Story
Take Her, She's Mine
Clancy
Stroker Ace
Lugs
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
The Carol Burnett Show
Hamburgers
self
