Biography
James Thurston "Jim" Nabors (born June 12, 1930) 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 ed 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.
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Filmography
all 43
TV Shows 29
self 26
Movies 14

Return to Mayberry (1986)

The Love Boat (1977)

The Muppet Show (1976)

Dinah! (1974)

The Addams Family Fun House (1973)

The Jim Nabors Hour (1969)

The Dean Martin Christmas Show (1968)

The Carol Burnett Show (1967)

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964)

Valentine's Day (1964)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

The Mike Douglas Show (1961)

The Andy Griffith Show (1960)

The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)

The Jim Nabors Show
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Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1930-06-12
Deathday
2017-11-30 (87 years old)
Birth Name
James Thurston Nabors
Birth Place
Sylacauga, United States
Citizenships
United States
Awards
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst ing Actor
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