
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.

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962

The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961

The Love Boat
TV • 1977

The Love Boat
TV • 1977

The Andy Griffith Show
TV • 1960

Dinah!
TV • 1974

The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967

The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967

The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967

The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967

The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967

The Rookies
TV • 1972

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
TV • 1964

The Ed Sullivan Show
TV • 1948

The Bob Hope Show
TV • 1950

The Muppet Show
TV • 1976

The Danny Kaye Show
TV • 1963

Donny & Marie
TV • 1976