
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.
Acting (12 movies)

Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975

Cannonball Run II
1984

The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
1970

The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968

Stroker Ace
1983

A Different Approach
1978

Take Her, She's Mine
1963

Hamburgers
1974

Drugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture
1969

Night of 100 Stars II
1985

Return to Mayberry
1986

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982
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