Jim Nabors
Acting
Born: June 12, 1930 · Sylacauga, Alabama, USA
Died: November 30, 2017 (aged 87)
Highest Rated
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
Cannonball Run II
1984
The Muppet Show
1976
The Love Boat
1977
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982
The Andy Griffith Show
1960
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Return to Mayberry
1986
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
Stroker Ace
1983
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
The Rookies
1972
The Flip Wilson Show
1970
Photos (2)
Movies (7)
TV Shows (13)
The Love Boat
Robert Tanner · 1 eps
The Love Boat
Wayne Bouton · 2 eps
The Andy Griffith Show
Gomer Pyle · 23 eps
The Carol Burnett Show
Various Characters · 1 eps
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Pvt. Gomer Pyle · 150 eps
The Rookies
1 eps
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
2 eps
The Sonny and Cher Show
5 eps
Valentine's Day
Eric Winters · 14 eps
Valentine's Day
Goofy Movie Patron · 1 eps
Valentine's Day
Hank Smith · 2 eps
E! True Hollywood Story
1 eps
The Lost Saucer
Fum /Doctor Locker · 16 eps
Self / Appearances (24)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host · 1 eps
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host · 2 eps
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest · 2 eps
The Carol Burnett Show
Self · 2 eps
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters · 5 eps
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters / Golly Gee · 1 eps
Dinah!
Self · 2 eps
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · 1 eps
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star · 1 eps
The Bob Hope Show
Self · 1 eps
The Danny Kaye Show
Self · 2 eps
The Flip Wilson Show
Self · 1 eps
Donny & Marie
Self · 1 eps
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self · 2 eps
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self · 2 eps
The Julie Andrews Hour
Self · 1 eps
The Pet Set
Self · 1 eps
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self (uncredited)
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
Self
Hamburgers
self
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
Self
Drugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture
Himself