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George Lindsey

Acting

0.4 Popularity Dec 17, 1928 (83 years old) Fairfield, Alabama, USA

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George Smith Lindsey (December 17, 1928 – May 6, 2012) was an American character actor, best known for his role as Goober Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry R.F.D. and his subsequent tenure on Hee-Haw.

In 1964, Lindsey was cast as the slow-witted but k...

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

George Smith Lindsey (December 17, 1928 – May 6, 2012) was an American character actor, best known for his role as Goober Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry R.F.D. and his subsequent tenure on Hee-Haw.

In 1964, Lindsey was cast as the slow-witted but kindly "Goober Beasley" on The Andy Griffith Show. His character was later renamed "Goober Pyle" to tie him to his cousin Gomer Pyle, slow-witted country boy played by Jim Nabors, also from Alabama. Goober's antics frequently included his exaggerated "Goober Dance" and his comically bad Cary Grant impression.

As Lindsey started his portrayal as Goober, he also had a minor role in the Walter Brennan series The Tycoon on ABC. Lindsey played a sailor in the 1964 film Ensign Pulver, the sequel to Mister Roberts. He also had a role in a Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea episode entitled Submarine Sunk Here. He appeared in six episodes of the television series Gunsmoke. He played a blackmailing taxicab driver in the "Bed of Roses" episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.

Filmography 60

2006
When I Find the Ocean Movie

as Ed Barker

1995
NewsRadio TV

as George Lindsey

1986
Return to Mayberry Movie

as Goober Pyle

1984
Cannonball Run II Movie

as Cal

1983
The American Snitch Movie

as Zeke

1981
Take This Job and Shove It Movie

as Man at Gas Station

1980
1980
A Tribute to Dr. Shock Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1979
1977
CHiPs TV

as Wayne Cato

1977
The Rescuers Movie

as Rabbit (voice)

1976
Treasure of Matecumbe Movie

as Coahoma Sheriff

1974
1973
Robin Hood Movie

as Trigger - A Vulture (voice)

1973
1972
Snowball Express Movie

as Double L. Dingman

Photos 1

George Lindsey Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday December 17, 1928 (83 years old)
Died May 06, 2012
Place of Birth Fairfield, Alabama, USA
Also Known As George Smith Lindsey
Years Active 1954 - 2006
Popularity 0.4
Career Stats
60 Total Credits
16 Movie Roles
44 TV Roles
1 Photos