Jim Nabors
Known For
Acting
Born
1930-06-12 in Sylacauga, Alabama, USA
Died
2017-11-30
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.
Most Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self - Guest Host
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
The Love Boat
as Robert Tanner
The Love Boat
as Wayne Bouton
The Andy Griffith Show
as Gomer Pyle
The Carol Burnett Show
as Self - Guest
The Carol Burnett Show
as Self
The Carol Burnett Show
as Self - Guest / Various Characters
The Carol Burnett Show
as Self - Guest / Various Characters / Golly Gee
The Carol Burnett Show
as Various Characters
The Muppet Show
as Self - Special Guest Star
The Rookies
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
The Bob Hope Show
as Self
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
as Pvt. Gomer Pyle
Dinah!
as Self
The Danny Kaye Show
as Self
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
Donny & Marie
as Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
as Self