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.

Jim Nabors
Nabors in 1970
Born
James Thurston Nabors

(1930-06-12)June 12, 1930
Sylacauga, Alabama, U.S.
DiedNovember 30, 2017(2017-11-30) (aged 87)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Alabama
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1954–2017
Known forPortraying Gomer Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Spouse
Stan Cadwallader (m. 2013–2017)
Websitejimnabors.com

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.[1] Nabors only said that he and Hudson were only "special friends."

Since 1975, Nabors lived with his partner Stan Cadwallader in Honolulu, Hawaii.[2] A month after same-sex marriage became legal, Nabors married Cadwallader on January 29, 2013.[3][4][5] In the early morning of November 30, 2017, Nabors died peacefully at his home in Honolulu.[6][7] He was 87 years old.

Television works
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1961The Steve Allen ShowHimself 
1963The Danny Kaye ShowHimself 
1962–1964The Andy Griffith ShowGomer Pyle27 episodes
1964–1969Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Gomer Pyle 
1966The Lucy ShowPvt. Gomer PyleOne-shot role
1969The Jim Nabors HourHimself (host)Was nominated for a Golden Globe (Actor In A Television Series – Musical Or Comedy)[8]
1976The Carol Burnett ShowHimself 
The Lost SaucerFum 
The Muppet ShowHimselfEpisode number 1.06 originally aired September 27, in New York, and October 2, in L.A.[9]
1978The Jim Nabors ShowHimself (host)Nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award (for Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Talk, Service or Variety Series)[10]
1986Return to MayberryGomer PyleTelevision movie

Movie works
Movies
YearTitleRoleNotes
1982The Best Little Whorehouse in TexasDeputy Fredmovie debut
1983Stroker AceLugs HarveyWon a Golden Raspberry Award for his role.[11]
1984Cannonball Run IIPvt. Homer Lyle

References
  1. "Good Nabors Policy". Snopes.com. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  2. "Hawaii crowd celebrates Jim 'Gomer Pyle' Nabors' 85th birthday". The Salt Lake Tribune. June 13, 2017. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  3. "EXCLUSIVE: Actor Jim Nabors marries his longtime male partner". www.hawaiinewsnow.com.
  4. http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/01/gomer-pyle-usmc-star-jim-nabors-marries-female-partner-in-seattle/%5B%5D
  5. "Actor Jim Nabors marries male partner in Seattle - AP State - MyNorthwest.com". Archived from the original on 2013-11-13. Retrieved 2013-02-11.
  6. "Jim Nabors, the Cheerful Gomer Pyle on Two TV Series, Dies at 87". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
  7. Staff, HNN. "TV legend and longtime Hawaii resident Jim Nabors dies at 87". Retrieved 2017-11-30.
  8. "Jim Nabors Awards". Allmovie. Macrovision Corporation. Retrieved December 27, 2008.
  9. "Muppet Central Guides – The Muppet Show: Jim Nabors". Retrieved October 15, 2009.
  10. "Daytime Emmy Awards: 1978". IMDB. Retrieved December 30, 2008.
  11. Wilson, John (August 23, 2000). "1983 Raspberry Awards". Razzies.com. Golden Raspberry Awards. Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved November 22, 2008.

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