Born Name:  Findley Norris Goff

Born Date:  May 30, 1906

Born Place:  Cove, Arkansas

Died Date:  June 7, 1978

Died Place:  Palm Springs, California

Occupations:  Comedian, actor

Brief Biography:  Findley Norris "Tuffy" Goff was best known for portraying Abner Peabody. He was one half of the famous duo Lum and Abner.

Early Life and Education:
Raised in Mena, Arkansas, where he met partner Chester Lauck.
Education: Attended the University of Arkansas and University of Oklahoma.Nicknames: Friends and fans often called him "Tuffy".

Career and "Lum and Abner":
Creation: Partnered with Chet Lauck to create the characters in 1931.
Premise: The show centered on the "Jot 'Em Down Store" in fictional Pine Ridge.
Longevity: The radio show aired from 1931 until 1954.
Expansion: The team made seven feature films based on the show.
Versatility: Goff voiced multiple characters, including Squire Skimp and Dick Huddleston.

Later Years:
Post-Radio: Unlike Lauck, Goff made occasional TV guest appearances.
TV Roles: He appeared on The Andy Griffith Show and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C..