Acting · Sylacauga, Alabama, USA · Born June 12, 1930
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.
TVE! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Carol Burnett Show
1991
Sylvan in Paradise
1986
MovieReturn to Mayberry
1986
as Gomer Pyle
MovieNight of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
MovieCannonball Run II
1984
as Homer
MovieStroker Ace
1983
as Lugs
MovieThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982
as Deputy Fred
MovieThe Best Little Special In Texas
1982
MovieA Different Approach
1978
TVThe Love Boat
1977
as Robert Tanner
TVThe Muppet Show
1976
as Self - Special Guest Star
TVThe Sonny and Cher Show
1976
TVDonny & Marie
1976
as Self
TVThe Lost Saucer
1975
as Fum /Doctor Locker
MovieMitzi & 100 Guys
1975
as Self
TVTony Orlando and Dawn
1974
as Self
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
1974
as Self
TVDinah!
1974
as Self
MovieHamburgers
1974
as self
The Bobby Goldsboro Show
1973
TVThe Julie Andrews Hour
1972
as Self
TVThe Rookies
1972
TVThe Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971
TVThe Pet Set
1971
as Self
TVThe Flip Wilson Show
1970
as Self
MovieThe 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
1970
as Self
The Jim Nabors Hour
1969
as Host
MovieDrugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture
1969
as Himself
TVThe Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self
MovieThe Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968
as Self (uncredited)
TVThe Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self - Guest
TVGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
as Pvt. Gomer Pyle
TVValentine's Day
1964
as Eric Winters
MovieTake Her, She's Mine
1963
as Clancy
TVThe Danny Kaye Show
1963
as Self
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Host
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Co-Host
TVThe Andy Griffith Show
1960
as Gomer Pyle
TVThe Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
TVThe Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
