Gomer Pyle

Gomer Pyle is a fictional character played by Jim Nabors and introduced in the middle of the third season of The Andy Griffith Show.

For the TV show about Gomer Pyle, see Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. For the movie character, see Full Metal Jacket.
Gomer Pyle
The Andy Griffith Show character
Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle
First appearance
  • "The Bank Job"
  • The Andy Griffith Show
  • December 24, 1962 (1962-12-24)
Last appearance
  • Return to Mayberry
  • April 13, 1986 (1986-04-13)
Portrayed byJim Nabors
In-universe information
OccupationAuto mechanic, US marine
RelativesGoober Pyle (cousin)
Braden Pyle (cousin)

A naïve and gentle auto mechanic, he became a recurring character in the January 1963 episode "Man in a Hurry".: 20 : 76  Nabors played Pyle for 23 episodes, from 1962 to 1964.: 77-78 

After two seasons on The Andy Griffith Show, the character was spun off to Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. in 1964 which ran until 1969.: 20 

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