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Gordon Jump

Actor | * 04/01/1932 († 71, 09/22/2003) | Dayton (United States of America (USA))
Alexander Gordon Jump (April 1, 1932 – September 22, 2003) was an American actor best known for playing Arthur "Big Guy" Carlson in the series WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982); he reprised the role in its spinoff The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991–1993). He also played Chief Tinkler in the sitcom Soap (1977–1978) and Mr. Horton on a two-part episode of the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes (1983). He appeared in Maytag commercials as the "Maytag repairman" from 1989 until he retired in 2003. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Crime

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In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity. ...

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

PG

1972 | 3.1/5 | 1h 28min
Action, Science Fiction
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The antics of a wealthy family, the Tates, and a working-class family, the Campbells, in the fictional town of Dunn's River, Connecticut. ...

Soap

TV-PG

1977 | 3.6/5 | 30min per episode
Comedy, Soap / Telenovela, Drama
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Get Smart is an American comedy television series that satirizes the secret agent genre. Created by Mel Brooks with Buck Henry, the show stars Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, and Edward Platt. Henry said t ...

Get Smart

NR

1965 | 4.0/5 | 25min per episode
Comedy
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When a Cincinnati radio station switches from sedate music to top-40 rock 'n' roll, its staff of oddball characters is forced to switch gears quickly. New programming director Andy Travis brings in a ...

WKRP in Cincinnati

TV-PG

1978 | 3.7/5 | 25min per episode
Comedy
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Movies with Gordon Jump as Actor(32)

as Medical Examiner2003 Dismembered
as Airline Passenger2002 The Singles Ward
as Professor Thadeus A. Widstone1999 A Dog's Tale
as Arnold Fulmer1994 Bitter Vengeance
as Mr. Nelson1989 Honeymoon Academy
as Sheldon Wannamaker1988 Justin Case
as Simon Eberhart1988 Moving
as Chief John Heller1987 On Fire
as Arthur1987 Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love
as Mr. Ripple1986 Darlin' Clementine
as Mr. Harriman1984 Making the Grade
as Police Sergeant1983 Great Day
as Harvey Pugh1982 For Lovers Only
as Crazy1981 The Big Stuffed Dog
as Sherm Sotherland1981 Midnight Offerings
as Narrator1980 Mr. Krueger's Christmas
as Alex Miller1979 Goldie and the Boxer
as Dr. Lawson1979 Evidence of Power
as Clyde Gaydosh1978 Ruby and Oswald
as Dr. O'Brien1978 House Calls
as Mr. Harris1978 Skateboard
as Joseph (voice)1978 The Small One
as Mr. Nuckells1978 The Fury
as Businessman1975 Cop on the Beat
as Lloyd Hogan1975 A Cry for Help
as Krinkle Krunch Executive (uncredited)1975 The Strongest Man in the World
as Auctioneer1972 Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
as Salter1972 Trouble Man
as Investor1971 The Blue Hour
as Det. Capt. Hampton1970 Ransom Money
as Security Guard1969 Flareup
1969 Pioneers in Petticoats

TV Shows/Series with Gordon Jump as Actor(50)

1997 Mike Hammer, Private Eye
as Arthur Carlson1991 The New WKRP in Cincinnati
1989 Baywatch
as Wally Banks1989 Hard Time on Planet Earth
as Thomassoulo1989 Seinfeld
as Leonard Barton1985 The Golden Girls
as Ed Malone1985 Growing Pains
as Father1985 Amazing Stories
as Mr. Ripple1985 Tall Tales & Legends
as Martin Glasscock1984 Night Court
1981 Simon & Simon
1978 Diff'rent Strokes
as Arthur Carlson1978 WKRP in Cincinnati
as Mac1977 The Incredible Hulk
as Bill Piermont1977 The Love Boat
as Chief of Police Tinkler1977 Soap
1977 The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1976 City of Angels
1976 Alice
1976 The Bionic Woman
1976 Spencer's Pilots
as Vinnie1975 Starsky & Hutch
as Chuck Kreski1975 Switch
as Theodore Youngman1975 Switch
1974 Harry O
as Appleby1974 The Rockford Files
1974 Good Times
1974 Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
1974 That's My Mama
1973 Police Story
as Jonas1973 Kojak
1972 The Streets of San Francisco
as Larry1972 The Paul Lynde Show
as Mr. Latimore1972 Temperatures Rising
as Doctor (uncredited)1971 McMillan and Wife
as Judy's Father1970 The Mary Tyler Moore Show
as Hank Morton1970 The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970 The Young Rebels
1969 The Brady Bunch
1968 Lancer
as Ticket Agent1968 The Doris Day Show
as Little League Manager1968 The Doris Day Show
as The Captain1968 The Doris Day Show
as Man #21968 The Doris Day Show
1968 The Outsider
1967 Mannix
1965 Green Acres
1965 Get Smart
1964 Bewitched
as Marcus Clements1964 Daniel Boone

TV Shows/Series with Gordon Jump as Crew(1)

Directing/Director1978 WKRP in Cincinnati

Full Name: Gordon Jump
Born: Friday, 04/01 1932 (April) in Dayton (United States of America (USA))
Died: Monday, 09/22 2003 (September) in Los Angeles (aged: 71)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Kansas State University, Otterbein University, Topeka High School, Centerville High School
Gordon Jump frequently works together with these people:
Larry David (31x, Actor)
Norman Brenner (24x, Actor)
Joseph V. Perry (17x, Actor)
Lloyd Bochner (16x, Actor)
Jack Bannon (16x, Actor)
Bernie Kopell (15x, Actor)
Jack Riley (14x, Actor)
Vic Tayback (14x, Actor)
Al Ruscio (13x, Actor)
Mills Watson (13x, Actor)
Deck McKenzie (13x, Actor)
Gene Quintano (4x, Crew)
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