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Stan Cadwallader

Early Life and Career

Stan Cadwallader began his professional life as a firefighter, dedicating many years to public service. His early life remains relatively private, with little public information available about his background prior to gaining recognition through his relationship with actor Jim Nabors.

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Relationship with Jim Nabors

Stan Cadwallader became widely known due to his long-term relationship with Jim Nabors, the beloved actor famous for his role as Gomer Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show and its spin-off, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. The two first met in 1975, when Stan began working with Nabors in a business capacity following his firefighting career. Over time, their professional relationship evolved into a romantic partnership.

Though together for decades, Cadwallader and Nabors kept their relationship private for many years due to the social climate surrounding same-sex relationships. Their commitment to one another remained strong throughout the years, and they eventually made their relationship public, becoming a symbol of enduring love and advocacy in the LGBTQ+ community.


Quick Facts
Net Worth 2020: 15 million
Net Worth 2021: 16 million
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Last Modified: Mar 13 2025
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