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Jim Nabors

Jun 12, 1930 - Nov 30, 2017 (87 years old) in 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.

Known For

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The Love Boat
Robert Tanner
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The Andy Griffith Show
Gomer Pyle
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The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest
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Dinah!
Self
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The Rookies
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Pvt. Gomer Pyle
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The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star
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The Julie Andrews Hour
Self
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The Danny Kaye Show
Self
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The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self

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