Born in Sylacauga, Alabama, USA — Jun 12 1930• Died Nov 30 2017

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…
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Gomer Pyle

Robert Tanner


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Pvt. Gomer Pyle

Self - Special Guest Star

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Eric Winters

Homer


Deputy Fred

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Fum /Doctor Locker
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Gomer Pyle

Lugs


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Self (uncredited)

Clancy
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Himself

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