George Lindsey
George Lindsey (December 17, 1928 – May 6, 2012) was an American actor. He is best known as "Goober Pyle" on The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry R.F.D. He also was on Hee-Haw.
George Lindsey | |
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 Lindsey in 1973 | |
| Born | December 17, 1928 Fairfield, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 2012 (aged 83) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery, Jasper, Alabama, U.S. |
| Education | Walker High School |
| Alma mater | University of North Alabama American Theatre Wing |
| Occupation | Actor Stand up comedian voice actor comedian |
| Years active | 1956–2009 |
| Known for | "Goober Pyle" |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Television | The Andy Griffith Show The Twilight Zone |
| Spouse(s) | Joyanne Herbert (m. 1955-1991; divorced) |
| Children | Camden Lindsey George Lindsey, Jr. |
Early life
George Smith Lindsey was born in Fairfield, Alabama on December 17, 1928.
Career
The character he played on The Andy Griffith Show was the cousin of Gomer Pyle. Gomer was played by Jim Nabors. One funny thing Goober did on the show was the "Goober Dance". It was a bad Cary Grant impression.
Death
Lindsey died on May 6, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee after a short illness. He was 83 years old. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in his hometown of Jasper, Alabama.[1]
George Lindsey Media
Lindsey as Goober in The Andy Griffith Show
References
- ↑ Duke, Alan (2012-05-06). "'Goober Pyle' actor George Lindsey dies". CNN. http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/06/showbiz/george-lindsey-obit/index.html?hpt=hp_t3. Retrieved 2012-05-07.