George Lindsey

George Lindsey

actor, writer, soundtrack

George Lindsey was born on Dec 17, 1928 in USA. George Lindsey's big-screen debut came with The Andy Griffith Show - Season 5 directed by Bob Sweeney in 1964, strarring Goober Pyle / Goober. George Lindsey is known for The New Misadventures of Ichabod Crane directed by Vic Atkinson, Kreskin stars as Ichabod Crane and Pat Buttram as Washington. George Lindsey has got 1 awards and 1 nominations so far. The most recent award George Lindsey achieved is TV Land Awards. The upcoming new movie George Lindsey plays is When I Find the Ocean which will be released on Mar 04, 2006.

George Lindsey quickly became an icon on television in the 1960's playing the part of 'Goober Pyle" on the The Andy Griffith Show (1960). He replaced Jim Nabors who portrayed "Gomer Pyle" who ran the "fillin station" on "The Andy Griffith Show." As Jim Nabors was tapped for his own show Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964), cousin "Goober" was introduced to become the new mechanic and running the "fillin station" on "The Andy Griffith Show." He fit in perfectly with his country wit, impersonations of Cary Grant, "Judy, Judy, Judy," and playing the a dim-witted bulb often to the consternation of Sheriff Andy Taylor. He always wore his stocking type cap which always looked worn and dirty. Lindsay played this role also in Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) and continued playing basically the same and other characters on Hee Haw (1969) for many years. Although he did not perform in a myriad of shows, he was always recognizable as Goober and did not have a shortage of work. Between "The Andy Griffith show" and "Hee Haw," this provided him with almost 25 years worth of work a busy schedule for anyone. George frequented other country and western TV shows and movies including Gunsmoke (1955), Cannon Ball 2 (1984), Ca passe ou ça casse (1981), and others. But he also found work on Suspicion (1962), L'homme à la carabine (1958), La quatrième dimension (1959), and many others. George provided much comedic relief to millions of viewers for over a generation and will never be forgotten by those who enjoyed him.

  • Birthday

    Dec 17, 1928
  • Place of Birth

    Fairfield, Alabama, USA

Known For

Awards

1 wins & 1 nominations

TV Land Awards
2004
The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
Winner - Legend Award

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