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Norris Goff

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Norris Goff (May 30, 1906 – June 7, 1978) was an American comedian in radio and film best known for his portrayal of Abner Peabody on the rural comedy Lum and Abner. Nicknamed "Tuffy," Goff was born in Cove, Arkansas, but soon moved to Mena, Arkansas where he met his longtime friend and partner Chester Lauck (Lum) and graduating from Mena High School in 1924
Born: Wed, May 30 1906
Birthplace: Cove, Arkansas, USA

Death: Wed, Jun 07 1978
Norris Goff is 72 years old
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Poster of Lum and Abner Abroad
Lum and Abner Abroad
Norris Goff was 49 in Lum and Abner Abroad as 'Abner Peabody'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1956
Poster of Lum and Abner
Lum and Abner
Norris Goff was 43 in Lum and Abner as 'Abner Peabody'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 18 1949
Poster of Partners in Time
Partners in Time
Norris Goff was 39 in Partners in Time as 'Abner Peabody'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1946
Poster of Goin' to Town
Goin' to Town
Norris Goff was 38 in Goin' to Town as 'Abner Peabody'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1944
Poster of So This Is Washington
So This Is Washington
Norris Goff was 37 in So This Is Washington as 'Abner Peabody'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1943
Poster of Two Weeks to Live
Two Weeks to Live
Norris Goff was 36 in Two Weeks to Live as 'Abner Peabody'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1943
Poster of The Bashful Bachelor
The Bashful Bachelor
Norris Goff was 35 in The Bashful Bachelor as 'Abner Peabody'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1942
Poster of Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 5
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 5
Norris Goff was 35 in Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 5 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of Dreaming Out Loud
Dreaming Out Loud
Norris Goff was 34 in Dreaming Out Loud as 'Abner Peabody'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1940

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Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Norris Goff was 54+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Mr. Doakes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960