Jim Nabors
Known for: Acting
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
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host
1962
Series
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
1961
Series
The Love Boat
Robert Tanner
1977
Series
The Love Boat
Wayne Bouton
1977
Series
The Andy Griffith Show
Gomer Pyle
1960
Series
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest
1967
Series
The Carol Burnett Show
Self
1967
Series
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters
1967
Series
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters / Golly Gee
1967
Series
The Carol Burnett Show
Various Characters
1967
Series
The Bob Hope Show
Self
1950
Series
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948
Series
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Pvt. Gomer Pyle
1964
Series
The Rookies
1972
Series
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star
1976
Series
Dinah!
Self
1974
Series
The Danny Kaye Show
Self
1963
Series
The Flip Wilson Show
Self
1970
Series
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971
Series
Donny & Marie
Self
1976
Series
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self
1969
Series
The Pet Set
Self
1971
Series
Valentine's Day
Eric Winters
1964
Series
Valentine's Day
Goofy Movie Patron
1964
Series
Valentine's Day
Hank Smith
1964
Film
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Deputy Fred
1982
Series
The Sonny and Cher Show
1976
Film
Cannonball Run II
Homer
1984
Series
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self
1974
Series
The Julie Andrews Hour
Self
1972
The Jim Nabors Hour
Host
1969
Film
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
1975
The Carol Burnett Show
1991
Film
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985
Film
Stroker Ace
Lugs
1983
Series
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Film
Take Her, She's Mine
Clancy
1963
Series
The Lost Saucer
Fum /Doctor Locker
1975
Film
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self (uncredited)
1968
The Bobby Goldsboro Show
1973
Sylvan in Paradise
1986
Film
Hamburgers
self
1974
Film
Return to Mayberry
Gomer Pyle
1986
Film
A Different Approach
1978
Film
The Best Little Special In Texas
1982
Film
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
Self
1974
Film
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
Self
1970
Film
Drugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture
Himself
1969