
Known for
Acting
Born
December 17, 1928
Birthplace
Fairfield, Alabama, USA
Died
May 6, 2012 (aged 83)
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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 Brennan...
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as Himself
2006
as Ed Barker
1996
1995
1986
as Goober Pyle
1984
as Cal
1983
as Zeke
1982
1981
1981
as Man at Gas Station
1980
1980
as Self (archive footage)
1979
as Wolf (voice)
1977
1977
as Rabbit (voice)
1976
as Coahoma Sheriff
1974
1973
as Trigger - A Vulture (voice)
1973
1973
as Pete
1972
as Double L. Dingman
1972
1972
1971
1970
as Lafayette (voice)