Jim Nabors

Actor, TV Actor

1930 –

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Who is Jim Nabors?

James Thurston "Jim" Nabors is an American actor and singer. Born and raised in Sylacauga, Alabama, Nabors moved to southern California because of 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. 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, which showcased his rich baritone voice. He subsequently recorded numerous albums and singles, most of them containing romantic ballads.

Nabors is also well known for singing "Back Home Again in Indiana," prior to the start of the Indianapolis 500, held annually over the Memorial Day Weekend.

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Born
Jun 12, 1930
Sylacauga
Also known as
  • James Thurston Nabors
  • Nabors, Jim
  • Jim
  • James Thurston "Jim" Nabors
Parents
Spouses
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Alabama
Lived in
  • Sylacauga
  • Southern California
  • New York
  • Chattanooga
  • Honolulu
  • Bel-Air

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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