Biography
Alexander Gordon Jump (April 1, 1932 – September 22, 2003) was an American actor. He was best known for playing Arthur "Big Guy" Carlson in the series WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982), which he reprised in its spin-off 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 his retirement in 2003.
Filmography
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TV Shows 56
Movies 39
Narrator 2
self 1
Medical Examiner
Dismembered (2003)
Movie
Airline Passenger
The Singles Ward (2002)
Movie
Prof. Thadeus A. Widstone
A Dog's Tale (1999)
Movie
Gordon Jump
Caroline in the City (1995)
TV
6
Arnold Fulmer
Bitter Vengeance (1994)
Movie
Arthur Carlson
The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991)
TV
Mr. Nelson
Honeymoon Academy (1989)
Movie
Lucas Underwood
Sister Kate (1989)
TV
Thomassoulo
Seinfeld (1989)
TV
5.99
Wally Banks
Hard Time on Planet Earth (1989)
TV
Sheldon Wannamaker
Justin Case (1988)
Movie
Simon Eberhart
Moving (1988)
Movie
9
Chief John Heller
On Fire (1987)
Movie
Mr. Ripple
Darlin' Clementine (1986)
Movie
George Flatt
Predicaments (1986)
Movie
Mr. Ripple
Tall Tales & Legends (1985)
TV
Ed Malone
Growing Pains (1985)
TV
5.22
Leonard Barton
The Golden Girls (1985)
TV
6
Frank Tilley
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
TV
7
Mr. Harriman
Making the Grade (1984)
Movie
6
Martin Glasscock
Night Court (1984)
TV
6
Police sergeant
Great Day (1983)
Movie
Harvey Pugh
For Lovers Only (1982)
Movie
Narrator
Families Are Forever (1982)
Movie
Sherm Sotherland
Midnight Offerings (1981)
Movie
Salesman
Deer in the Works (1980)
Movie
Dr. Lawson
Evidence of Power (1979)
Movie
Arthur Carlson
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978)
TV
4.75
Dr. O'Brien
House Calls (1978)
Movie
Mr. Nuckells
The Fury (1978)
Movie
1
Mr. Harris
Skateboard (1978)
Movie
Clyde Gaydosh
Ruby and Oswald (1978)
Movie
Maître d / Bill Piermont
The Love Boat (1977)
TV
6.85
National Editor
Lou Grant (1977)
TV
Chief of Police Tinkler
Soap (1977)
TV
4.75
Tractor Farmer (uncredited)
Sybil (1976)
Movie
Amos Ferguson
McDuff, the Talking Dog (1976)
TV
Secret Agent
Dr. Shrinker (1976)
TV
Dr. Simms
Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)
TV
Chuck Kreski / Theodore Youngman
Switch (1975)
TV
Businessman
Cop on the Beat (1975)
Movie
Lloyd Hogan
A Cry for Help (1975)
Movie
Krinkle Krunch Executive (uncredited)
The Strongest Man in the World (1975)
Movie
3.44
Appleby
The Rockford Files (1974)
TV
7
Jonas
Kojak (1973)
TV
6
Salter
Trouble Man (1972)
Movie
Mr. Latimore
Temperatures Rising (1972)
TV
Doctor (uncredited)
McMillan and Wife (1971)
TV
1
Father Stone
The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971)
TV
Investor
The Blue Hour (1971)
Movie
Albertson
The Partridge Family (1970)
TV
Hank Morton / Judy's Father
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)
TV
6.67
Man Inspecting Hole in Plane (uncredited)
Airport (1970)
Movie
5.32
Det. Capt. Hampton
Ransom Money (1970)
Movie
Security Guard
Flareup (1969)
Movie
Oscar Blair
Pioneers in Petticoats (1969)
Movie
Ticket Agent / The Captain / Man #2 / Little League Manager / Mr. Robinson
The Doris Day Show (1968)
TV
Hobson
Get Smart (1965)
TV
6.3
Mr. Clark
Green Acres (1965)
TV
3.5
Marcus Clements
Daniel Boone (1964)
TV
5.75
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1932-04-01
Deathday2003-09-22 (71 years old)
Birth Place Dayton, Ohio, USA
ReligionThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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