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Jim Nabors
Sylacauga, Alabama, USA
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…
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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.
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Movies and shows, newest first
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1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV show
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1991
The Carol Burnett Show
TV show
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1986
Sylvan in Paradise
Movie
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1986
Return to Mayberry
Movie Gomer Pyle
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1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Movie Self
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1984
Cannonball Run II
Movie Homer
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1983
Stroker Ace
Movie Lugs
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1982
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Movie Deputy Fred
- 1982
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1978
A Different Approach
Movie
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1977
The Love Boat
TV show Robert Tanner
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1976
The Muppet Show
TV show Self - Special Guest Star
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1976
The Sonny and Cher Show
TV show
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1976
Donny & Marie
TV show Self
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1975
The Lost Saucer
TV show Fum /Doctor Locker
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1975
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Movie Self
More credits
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1974
Tony Orlando and Dawn
TV show Self
- 1974
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1974
Dinah!
TV show Self
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1974
Hamburgers
Movie self
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1973
The Bobby Goldsboro Show
TV show
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1972
The Julie Andrews Hour
TV show Self
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1972
The Rookies
TV show
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1971
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
TV show
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1971
The Pet Set
TV show Self
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1970
The Flip Wilson Show
TV show Self
- 1970
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1969
The Jim Nabors Hour
TV show Host
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1969
Drugs: The Children Are Choosing Drugs In Our Culture
Movie Himself
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1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
TV show Self
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1968
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Movie Self (uncredited)
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1967
The Carol Burnett Show
TV show Self - Guest
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1964
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
TV show Pvt. Gomer Pyle
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1964
Valentine's Day
TV show Eric Winters
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1963
Take Her, She's Mine
Movie Clancy
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1963
The Danny Kaye Show
TV show Self
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1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV show Self - Guest Host
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1961
The Mike Douglas Show
TV show Self - Co-Host
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1960
The Andy Griffith Show
TV show Gomer Pyle
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1950
The Bob Hope Show
TV show Self
