Jim Nabors
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 (41 titles)
8.2ShowE! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Carol Burnett Show
1991
Sylvan in Paradise
1986
6.2MovieReturn to Mayberry
Gomer Pyle · 1986
6.8MovieNight of 100 Stars II
Self · 1985
5.4MovieCannonball Run II
Homer · 1984
4.9MovieStroker Ace
Lugs · 1983
6.2MovieThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Deputy Fred · 1982
MovieThe Best Little Special In Texas
1982
6.5MovieA Different Approach
1978
6.3ShowThe Love Boat
Robert Tanner · 1977
8.0ShowThe Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star · 1976
7.1ShowThe Sonny and Cher Show
1976
6.8ShowDonny & Marie
Self · 1976
6.0ShowThe Lost Saucer
Fum /Doctor Locker · 1975
2.0MovieMitzi & 100 Guys
Self · 1975
3.5ShowTony Orlando and Dawn
Self · 1974
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
Self · 1974
7.0ShowDinah!
Self · 1974
MovieHamburgers
self · 1974
The Bobby Goldsboro Show
1973
8.0ShowThe Julie Andrews Hour
Self · 1972
6.9ShowThe Rookies
1972
6.7ShowThe Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971
6.7ShowThe Pet Set
Self · 1971
4.8ShowThe Flip Wilson Show
Self · 1970
6.0MovieThe 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
Self · 1970
The Jim Nabors Hour
Host · 1969
MovieDrugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture
Himself · 1969
6.8ShowThe Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self · 1969