Jim Nabors
Acting • Born 1930-06-12 – Died 2017-11-30
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.
Filmography
46 credits
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Movie • 1975
Self
Cannonball Run II
Movie • 1984
Homer
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
Movie • 1970
Self
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Movie • 1968
Self (uncredited)
Stroker Ace
Movie • 1983
Lugs
A Different Approach
Movie • 1978
Take Her, She's Mine
Movie • 1963
Clancy
Hamburgers
Movie • 1974
self
Drugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture
Movie • 1969
Himself
Night of 100 Stars II
Movie • 1985
Self
Return to Mayberry
Movie • 1986
Gomer Pyle
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Movie • 1982
Deputy Fred
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
Movie • 1974
Self
The Andy Griffith Show
TV • 1960
Gomer Pyle
The Rookies
TV • 1972
The Sonny and Cher Show
TV • 1976
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
TV • 1971
The Love Boat
TV • 1977
Robert Tanner
E! True Hollywood Story
TV • 1996
Donny & Marie
TV • 1976
Self
The Lost Saucer
TV • 1975
Fum
The Muppet Show
TV • 1976
Self - Special Guest Star
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
TV • 1969
Self
The Jim Nabors Hour
TV • 1969
Host
The Flip Wilson Show
TV • 1970
Self
The Bobby Goldsboro Show
TV • 1973
The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1991
Tony Orlando and Dawn
TV • 1974
Self
Dinah!
TV • 1974
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV • 1948
Self
The Bob Hope Show
TV • 1950
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self - Guest Host
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
TV • 1964
Pvt. Gomer Pyle
The Julie Andrews Hour
TV • 1972
Self
Valentine's Day
TV • 1964
Goofy Movie Patron
Valentine's Day
TV • 1964
Eric Winters
Valentine's Day
TV • 1964
Hank Smith
The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967
Self - Guest
The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967
Self - Guest / Various Characters
The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967
Self
The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967
Self - Guest / Various Characters / Golly Gee
The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967
Various Characters
The Love Boat
TV • 1977
Wayne Bouton
The Pet Set
TV • 1971
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961
Self - Co-Host
The Danny Kaye Show
TV • 1963
Self