George Lindsey
American actor and stand-up comedian (1928–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For those of a similar name, see George Lindsay.
George Smith Lindsey (December 17, 1928 – May 6, 2012) was an American actor and stand-up comedian, best known for his role as Goober Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry R.F.D. and his subsequent tenure on Hee-Haw.
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George Lindsey | |
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Lindsey in 1973 | |
Born | (1928-12-17)December 17, 1928 Fairfield, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | May 6, 2012(2012-05-06) (aged 83) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery, Jasper, Alabama |
Education | Walker County High School (Jasper, Alabama) |
Alma mater | University of North Alabama American Theatre Wing |
Occupation(s) | Actor, stand-up comedian |
Years active | 1956–2006 |
Spouse |
Joy Herbert
(m. 1955; div. 1991) |
Partner | Anne Wilson |
Children | 2 |
Comedy career | |
Medium | Stand-up, film, television, books |
Genres | Insult comedy, observational comedy, musical comedy, improvisational comedy |
Subject(s) | American culture, self-deprecation, everyday life, religion, current events |
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