Jim Nabors
Known for Acting · 40 credits
- Born
- 1930-06-12
- Died
- 2017-11-30
- Place of birth
- 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
1962
as Self - Guest Host
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Co-Host
The Andy Griffith Show
1960
as Gomer Pyle
The Love Boat
1977
as Robert Tanner / Wayne Bouton
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self - Guest / Self - Guest / Various Characters / Self - Guest / Various Characters / Golly Gee
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
as Pvt. Gomer Pyle
TV Shows (26)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Host
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Co-Host
The Andy Griffith Show
1960
as Gomer Pyle
The Love Boat
1977
as Robert Tanner / Wayne Bouton
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self - Guest / Self - Guest / Various Characters / Self - Guest / Various Characters / Golly Gee
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
as Pvt. Gomer Pyle
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
The Rookies
1972
Dinah!
1974
as Self
The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
The Muppet Show
1976
as Self - Special Guest Star
The Flip Wilson Show
1970
as Self
The Danny Kaye Show
1963
as Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self
Donny & Marie
1976
as Self
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971
The Pet Set
1971
as Self
Valentine's Day
1964
as Eric Winters / Goofy Movie Patron / Hank Smith
Tony Orlando and Dawn
1974
as Self
The Julie Andrews Hour
1972
as Self
The Sonny and Cher Show
1976
The Carol Burnett Show
1991
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Jim Nabors Hour
1969
as Host
The Lost Saucer
1975
as Fum /Doctor Locker
The Bobby Goldsboro Show
1973
Movies (14)
Cannonball Run II
1984
as Homer
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982
as Deputy Fred
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
Return to Mayberry
1986
as Gomer Pyle
Stroker Ace
1983
as Lugs
A Different Approach
1978
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968
as Self (uncredited)
Take Her, She's Mine
1963
as Clancy
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975
as Self
Drugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture
1969
as Himself
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
1974
as Self
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
1970
as Self
Hamburgers
1974
as self
The Best Little Special In Texas
1982
About Jim Nabors
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,… With 40 credits spanning from 1948 to 1996, Jim Nabors has appeared in 14 films and 26 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jim Nabors Movies
- Cannonball Run II (1984) — as Homer
- The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) — as Deputy Fred
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) — as Self
- Return to Mayberry (1986) — as Gomer Pyle
- Stroker Ace (1983) — as Lugs
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