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George Lindsey
Biography:
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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 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
Movies:
Title | Release date |
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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 |