Who played the role of Goober Pyle?

George Lindsey played the role of Goober Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show. Lindsey joined the sitcom in 1964, portraying the kindly, slow-witted mechanic who became one of Mayberry's best-known supporting characters.

Goober first appeared as Goober Beasley, but the character was later renamed Goober Pyle to establish a connection with Gomer Pyle, his cousin. Gomer was played by Jim Nabors, who left The Andy Griffith Show when his character received the spin-off Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Lindsey's Goober helped fill the comic role left by Gomer's departure.

Goober worked at Wally's Filling Station and was known for his work clothes, high-waisted trousers, whoopee cap, and enthusiastic manner. Although often portrayed as foolish, he was also cheerful, good-natured, and surprisingly capable as a mechanic.

Lindsey continued playing Goober after The Andy Griffith Show, appearing on Mayberry R.F.D. and later becoming a longtime cast member of Hee Haw. Jim Nabors is the common mix-up: he played Gomer Pyle, not Goober Pyle.