Jim Nabors
Acting
- 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
Filmography
Celebrating Laughter: The Life and Films of Colin Higgins
E! True Hollywood Story
The Carol Burnett Show
Sylvan in Paradise
Return to Mayberry
Night of 100 Stars II
Cannonball Run II
Stroker Ace
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The Best Little Special In Texas
A Different Approach
The Love Boat
The Muppet Show
The Sonny and Cher Show
Donny & Marie
The Lost Saucer
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Tony Orlando and Dawn
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
Dinah!
Hamburgers
The Bobby Goldsboro Show
The Julie Andrews Hour
The Rookies
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
The Pet Set
The Flip Wilson Show
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
The Jim Nabors Hour
Drugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Valentine's Day
Take Her, She's Mine
The Danny Kaye Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Mike Douglas Show
The Andy Griffith Show
The Bob Hope Show
The Ed Sullivan Show