Jim Nabors
Acting
1930-06-12 · Sylacauga, Alabama, USA
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.
Filmography
E! True Hollywood Story
1996 · Series
The Carol Burnett Show
1991 · Series
Sylvan in Paradise
1986 · Movie
Return to Mayberry
1986 · Movie
Night of 100 Stars II
1985 · Movie
Cannonball Run II
1984 · Movie
Stroker Ace
1983 · Movie
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982 · Movie
The Best Little Special In Texas
1982 · Movie
A Different Approach
1978 · Movie
The Love Boat
1977 · Series
The Muppet Show
1976 · Series
The Sonny and Cher Show
1976 · Series
Donny & Marie
1976 · Series
The Lost Saucer
1975 · Series
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975 · Movie
Tony Orlando and Dawn
1974 · Series
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
1974 · Movie
Dinah!
1974 · Series
Hamburgers
1974 · Movie
The Bobby Goldsboro Show
1973 · Series
The Julie Andrews Hour
1972 · Series
The Rookies
1972 · Series
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971 · Series
The Pet Set
1971 · Series
The Flip Wilson Show
1970 · Series
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
1970 · Movie
The Jim Nabors Hour
1969 · Series
Drugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture
1969 · Movie
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969 · Series
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968 · Movie
The Carol Burnett Show
1967 · Series
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964 · Series
Valentine's Day
1964 · Series
Take Her, She's Mine
1963 · Movie
The Danny Kaye Show
1963 · Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Series
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Series
The Andy Griffith Show
1960 · Series
The Bob Hope Show
1950 · Series
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · Series