Jim Nabors

Date of Birth: June 12, 1930

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Date of Death: November 30, 2017

Biography

James Thurston Nabors, known professionally as Jim Nabors, was a celebrated American actor, singer, and comedian. Born in Sylacauga, Alabama, Nabors is perhaps best known for his iconic role as Gomer Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show” and its subsequent spin-off, “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” His portrayal of the bumbling but endearing gas station attendant turned Marine made him a household name. Nabors also enjoyed a successful singing career, known for his rich baritone voice, and recorded numerous albums spanning genres from country to gospel. In addition to his television and music accomplishments, Nabors appeared in several films and was a frequent guest on variety shows. He was a beloved figure in the entertainment industry until his passing in 2017.

5 Interesting Facts about Jim Nabors

1. Jim Nabors had a successful career as a singer, releasing over 28 albums.

2. He performed “Back Home Again in Indiana” at the Indianapolis 500 for over 40 years.

3. Nabors was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991.

4. He was diagnosed with hepatitis B in 1994, which he believed he contracted from a contaminated needle during a trip to India.

5. Nabors moved to Hawaii in the 1970s and lived there until his death, where he owned a macadamia nut farm.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jim Nabors

1. “I never expected to be anybody important.”

2. “It’s a pretty sad day when you have to be handed your own fan mail to read.”

3. “I’ve never had any trouble with it. The only time I ever had trouble was when I got hepatitis, and I thought I was going to die. I was so weak. I couldn’t even walk.”

4. “I’ve always wanted to be a singer, but I never thought I’d be an actor.”

5. “I was just a bumpkin. Just a country bumpkin. I had no idea about this business, and I still don’t.”