George Lindsey

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia George Smith Lindsey (December 17, 1928 – May 6, 2012) was an American character actor, best known for his role as Goober Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry R.F.D. and his subsequent tenure on Hee-Haw. In 1964, Lindsey was cast as the slow-witted but kindly "Goober Beasley" on The Andy Griffith Show. His character was later renamed "Goober Pyle" to tie him to his cousin Gomer Pyle, slow-witted country boy played by Jim Nabors, also from Alabama. Goober's antics frequently included his exaggerated "Goober Dance" and his comically bad Cary Grant impression. As Lindsey started his portrayal as Goober, he also had a minor role in the Walter Brennan series The Tycoon on ABC. Lindsey played a sailor in the 1964 film Ensign Pulver, the sequel to Mister Roberts. He also had a role in a Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea episode entitled Submarine Sunk Here. He appeared in six episodes of the television series Gunsmoke. He played a blackmailing taxicab driver in the "Bed of Roses" episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Rifleman

The Andy Griffith Show

The Mike Douglas Show

M*A*S*H

Daniel Boone

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

All Movies (16)

• When I Find the Ocean2006 · as Ed Barker
• Return to Mayberry1986 · as Goober Pyle
• Cannonball Run II1984 · as Cal
• The American Snitch1983 · as Zeke
• Take This Job and Shove It1981 · as Man at Gas Station
• A Tribute to Dr. Shock1980 · as Self (archive footage)
• The New Misadventures of Ichabod Crane1979 · as Wolf (voice)
• The Rescuers1977 · as Rabbit (voice)
• Treasure of Matecumbe1976 · as Coahoma Sheriff
• Robin Hood1973 · as Trigger - A Vulture (voice)
• Charley and the Angel1973 · as Pete
• Snowball Express1972 · as Double L. Dingman
• The Aristocats1970 · as Lafayette (voice)
• Ensign Pulver1964 · as Lindstrom
• Bristle Face1964 · as Hermie Chadron
• Hellp— · as Himself

All TV Shows (44)

• E! True Hollywood Story1996
• NewsRadio1995 · as George Lindsey
• Herbie, the Love Bug1982
• The Nashville Palace1981
• Flo1980
• CHiPs1977 · as Wayne Cato
• Movin' On1974
• The Bobby Goldsboro Show1973
• M*A*S*H1972
• Banacek1972 · as Lt. Bradshaw
• The New Andy Griffith Show1971
• Love, American Style1969 · as Harry
• Love, American Style1969
• Love, American Style1969 · as Dudley
• Hee Haw1969
• The Johnny Cash Show1969 · as Self
• The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour1969 · as Self
• Mayberry R.F.D.1968 · as Goober Pyle
• Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In1968 · as Self (uncredited)
• Profiles in Courage1964 · as Black
• Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.1964 · as Cousin Goober
• Daniel Boone1964 · as Wigeon
• The Great Adventure1963 · as Hampton
• Temple Houston1963
• Miss USA1963 · as Self - Judge
• The Merv Griffin Show1962 · as Self
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self
• The New Loretta Young Show1962 · as Sam
• The Alfred Hitchcock Hour1962 · as D.D. Martin
• The Alfred Hitchcock Hour1962 · as Juke Marmer
• The Alfred Hitchcock Hour1962 · as Sam Kirby
• The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self
• The Wonderful World of Disney1961
• The Andy Griffith Show1960 · as Goober
• The Twilight Zone1959 · as Deputy Pierce
• Kraft Music Hall1958
• The Rifleman1958
• The Real McCoys1957 · as Monk Sands
• Gunsmoke1955 · as Orville
• Gunsmoke1955 · as Bud
• Gunsmoke1955 · as Billy
• Gunsmoke1955 · as Pinto Watson
• Gunsmoke1955 · as Charlie Clavin
• The Wonderful World of Disney1954 · as Hermie Chadron