Jim Nabors

James Thurston "Jim" Nabors (June 12, 1930 – November 30, 2017) was an American singer, television, and movie actor. He was best known for his role as Gomer Pyle on the TV programs The Andy Griffith Show and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Nabors was the host of two programs. They were The Jim Nabors Hour and The Jim Nabors Show.

Nabors was also a guest star in The Steve Allen Show, The Danny Kaye Show, The Muppet Show and The Carol Burnett Show. He won a Golden Raspberry Award for his role as Lugs Harvey in the movie Stroker Ace.

Life
Nabors was born in Sylacauga, Alabama on June 12, 1930. Nabors was educated at the University of Alabama.

There was a rumor that Nabors was married to Rock Hudson, the rumor was later denied. Nabors only said that he and Hudson were only "special friends."

Since 1975, Nabors lived with his partner Stan Cadwallader in Seattle, Washington. A month after same-sex marriage became legal, Nabors married Cadwallader on January 29, 2013.http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/01/gomer-pyle-usmc-star-jim-nabors-marries-female-partner-in-seattle/ In the early morning of November 30, 2017, Nabors died peacefully at his home in Honolulu. He was 87 years old.

Television works
Television Year  Title  Role  Notes 1961  The Steve Allen Show  Himself          1963  The Danny Kaye Show  Himself    1962–1964  The Andy Griffith Show  Gomer Pyle  27 episodes 1964–1969 Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.  Gomer Pyle    1966  The Lucy Show  Pvt. Gomer Pyle  One-shot role 1969  The Jim Nabors Hour  Himself (host)  Was nominated for a Golden Globe (Actor In A Television Series – Musical Or Comedy)1976  The Carol Burnett Show  Himself    The Lost Saucer  Fum    The Muppet Show  Himself  Episode number 1.06 originally aired September 27, in New York, and October 2, in L.A. 1978  The Jim Nabors Show  Himself (host)  Nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award (for Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Talk, Service or Variety Series) 1986  Return to Mayberry  Gomer Pyle  Television movie
Movie works
Movies Year  Title  Role  Notes 1982 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Deputy Fred  movie debut 1983 Stroker AceLugs Harvey  Won a Golden Raspberry Award for his role. 1984  Cannonball Run IIPvt. Homer Lyle  

References

Other websites

Official website 
Discography at CMT.com

When Jim Nabors Sings 

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