George Lindsey was born on December 17, 1928 in Fairfield, Alabama and is most known for his role as 'Goober' on 'The Andy Griffith Show'. He attended Florence State College where he earned a Bachelor of Bioscience degree and was a high school teacher at Hazel Green High School. George served in the United States Air Force and after being discharged he pursued show business in NYC. His first break was his role of 'Goober' that was originally named 'Goober Beasley' and changed to 'Goober Pyle' as he was the cousin of 'Gomer Pyle'. When 'The Andy Griffith Show' ended, another show emerged entitled 'Mayberry R.F.D.' where he portrayed his same character. That character was also seen on the country music show, 'Hee Haw'. George was active in raising donations for Alabama Special Olympics that were well over one million dollars in 17 years of involvement. Today, George Lindsey passed away at the age of 83 after a brief illness. Find the connection!
