Jim Nabors

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.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Andy Griffith Show

The Love Boat

The Love Boat

The Mike Douglas Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Rookies

The Muppet Show

All Movies (15)

• Sylvan in Paradise1986
• Return to Mayberry1986 · as Gomer Pyle
• Night of 100 Stars II1985 · as Self
• Cannonball Run II1984 · as Homer
• Stroker Ace1983 · as Lugs
• The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas1982 · as Deputy Fred
• The Best Little Special In Texas1982
• A Different Approach1978
• Mitzi & 100 Guys1975 · as Self
• The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards1974 · as Self
• Hamburgers1974 · as self
• The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max1970 · as Self
• Drugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture1969 · as Himself
• The Dean Martin Christmas Show1968 · as Self (uncredited)
• Take Her, She's Mine1963 · as Clancy

All TV Shows (33)

• E! True Hollywood Story1996
• The Carol Burnett Show1991
• The Love Boat1977 · as Robert Tanner
• The Love Boat1977 · as Wayne Bouton
• The Muppet Show1976 · as Self - Special Guest Star
• The Sonny and Cher Show1976
• Donny & Marie1976 · as Self
• The Lost Saucer1975 · as Fum /Doctor Locker
• Tony Orlando and Dawn1974 · as Self
• Dinah!1974 · as Self
• The Bobby Goldsboro Show1973
• The Julie Andrews Hour1972 · as Self
• The Rookies1972
• The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour1971
• The Pet Set1971 · as Self
• The Flip Wilson Show1970 · as Self
• The Jim Nabors Hour1969 · as Host
• The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour1969 · as Self
• The Carol Burnett Show1967 · as Self - Guest
• The Carol Burnett Show1967 · as Self
• The Carol Burnett Show1967 · as Self - Guest / Various Characters
• The Carol Burnett Show1967 · as Self - Guest / Various Characters / Golly Gee
• The Carol Burnett Show1967 · as Various Characters
• Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.1964 · as Pvt. Gomer Pyle
• Valentine's Day1964 · as Eric Winters
• Valentine's Day1964 · as Goofy Movie Patron
• Valentine's Day1964 · as Hank Smith
• The Danny Kaye Show1963 · as Self
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self - Guest Host
• The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self - Co-Host
• The Andy Griffith Show1960 · as Gomer Pyle
• The Bob Hope Show1950 · as Self
• The Ed Sullivan Show1948 · as Self