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George Lindsey

George Lindsey
  • Name: George Lindsey
  • Birthday: 1928-12-17
  • Also known as: George Smith Lindsey
  • Place of birth: Fairfield, Alabama, USA
  • Popularity: 3.892
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... Read More

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Title Release date
When I Find the Ocean   as  Ed Barker 2006-03-04
Return to Mayberry   as  Goober Pyle 1986-04-13
Cannonball Run II   as  Cal 1984-06-29
The American Snitch   as  Zeke 1983-01-01
Take This Job and Shove It   as  Man at Gas Station 1981-04-24
A Tribute to Dr. Shock   as  Self (archive footage) 1980-02-28
The New Misadventures of Ichabod Crane   as  Wolf (voice) 1979-01-01
The Rescuers   as  Rabbit (voice) 1977-06-22
Treasure of Matecumbe   as  Coahoma Sheriff 1976-07-01
Robin Hood   as  Trigger - A Vulture (voice) 1973-11-08
Charley and the Angel   as  Pete 1973-03-23
Snowball Express   as  Double L. Dingman 1972-12-22
The Aristocats   as  Lafayette (voice) 1970-11-13
Ensign Pulver   as  Lindstrom 1964-07-31
Bristle Face   as  Hermie Chadron 1964-01-26