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Jim Nabors
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 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jim Nabors, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Cannonball Run II
as Homer
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
as Deputy Fred
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self
Stroker Ace
as Lugs
Mitzi & 100 Guys
as Self
Return to Mayberry
as Gomer Pyle
Take Her, She's Mine
as Clancy
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
as Self (uncredited)
Drugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture
as Himself
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
as Self
