James Thurston "Jim" Nabors (born June 12, 1930 in Sylacauga, Alabama) to Fred and Mavis Nabors, is an American actor, singer, and comedian.
He's 77!
He is best known for his portrayal of the good-hearted but naïve Gomer Pyle on two highly successful 1960s sitcoms, The Andy Griffith Show and its spinoff Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.. Given his goofy demeanor and high-pitched voice on both Andy Griffith and Gomer Pyle, it was surprising to many when he revealed a strong baritone singing voice and turned it into a successful recording career.
Nabors graduated from the University of Alabama. The actor who played Nabors' TV cousin Goober (George Lindsey) is also from Alabama.
Nabors was also a popular guest on variety shows in the 1960s and 1970s, including two of his own (1969 and 1974). He was a favorite on The Carol Burnett Show and The Muppet Show. Carol Burnett considered Nabors her lucky charm, and he was always the first guest on every new season of her show. Burnett and Nabors have long been close friends with both owning homes in Hawaii (Nabors is still a resident while Burnett's tenure was from 1975-1990. Burnett sought to remove her daughters from unhealthy Hollywood influences). Comedienne Minnie Pearl looked on Nabors as a surrogate son, and he often vacationed with her and her husband.
Nabors received a liver transplant in 1994 after years of health problems. He performs occasionally, although he prefers to operate his macadamia nut plantation in Hawaii, where he also grows tropical flowers.
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