Known For
Acting
Born
Jun 12, 1930
Died
Nov 30, 2017
Place of Birth
Sylacauga, Alabama, USA
Credits
41 titles
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.
Known For
Filmography
E! True Hollywood Story
The Carol Burnett Show
Sylvan in Paradise
Return to Mayberry
Gomer Pyle
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
Cannonball Run II
Homer
Stroker Ace
Lugs
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Deputy Fred
The Best Little Special In Texas
A Different Approach
The Love Boat
Robert Tanner
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star
The Sonny and Cher Show
Donny & Marie
Self
The Lost Saucer
Fum /Doctor Locker
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
Self
Dinah!
Self
Hamburgers
self
The Bobby Goldsboro Show
The Julie Andrews Hour
Self
The Rookies
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
The Pet Set
Self
The Flip Wilson Show
Self
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
Self
The Jim Nabors Hour
Host
Drugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture
Himself
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self (uncredited)
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Pvt. Gomer Pyle
Valentine's Day
Goofy Movie Patron
Take Her, She's Mine
Clancy
The Danny Kaye Show
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
The Andy Griffith Show
Gomer Pyle
The Bob Hope Show
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self