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.
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Filmography
all 89
TV Shows 51
Movies 38
Narrator 2
Voice 1
Medical Examiner
Dismembered (2003)
Movie
Airline Passenger
The Singles Ward (2002)
Movie
Prof. Thadeus A. Widstone
A Dog's Tale (1999)
Movie
Mike Hammer, Private Eye (1997)
TV
Arnold Fulmer
Bitter Vengeance (1994)
Movie
Arthur Carlson
The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991)
TV
Mr. Nelson
Honeymoon Academy (1989)
Movie
Thomassoulo
Seinfeld (1989)
TV
5.99
Baywatch (1989)
TV
6.31
Wally Banks
Hard Time on Planet Earth (1989)
TV
Sheldon Wannamaker
Justin Case (1988)
Movie
Simon Eberhart
Moving (1988)
Movie
9
Arthur
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love (1987)
Movie
Chief John Heller
On Fire (1987)
Movie
Mr. Ripple
Darlin' Clementine (1986)
Movie
George Flatt
Predicaments (1986)
Movie
Father
Amazing Stories (1985)
TV
5.33
Mr. Ripple
Tall Tales & Legends (1985)
TV
Ed Malone
Growing Pains (1985)
TV
5.22
Leonard Barton
The Golden Girls (1985)
TV
6
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
Simon & Simon (1981)
TV
6
Sherm Sotherland
Midnight Offerings (1981)
Movie
Crazy
The Big Stuffed Dog (1981)
Movie
Narrator
Mr. Krueger's Christmas (1980)
Movie
Salesman
Deer in the Works (1980)
Movie
Alex
Goldie and the Boxer (1979)
Movie
Dr. Lawson
Evidence of Power (1979)
Movie
Joseph (voice)
The Small One (1978)
Movie
Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
TV
6.23
Arthur Carlson / Ghost of Arthur Carlson's Grandfather
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
Mac
The Incredible Hulk (1977)
TV
7.2
Bill Piermont / Maître d
The Love Boat (1977)
TV
6.85
Chief of Police Tinkler
Soap (1977)
TV
4.75
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
TV
Doctor
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976)
TV
Spencer's Pilots (1976)
TV
Amos Ferguson
McDuff, the Talking Dog (1976)
TV
Secret Agent
Dr. Shrinker (1976)
TV
Alice (1976)
TV
7.17
City of Angels (1976)
TV
The Bionic Woman (1976)
TV
6.67
Vinnie
Starsky & Hutch (1975)
TV
10
Theodore Youngman / Chuck Kreski
Switch (1975)
TV
Businessman
Cop on the Beat (1975)
Movie
Vinnie
Starsky & Hutch (1975)
Movie
Lloyd Hogan
A Cry for Help (1975)
Movie
Krinkle Krunch Executive (uncredited)
The Strongest Man in the World (1975)
Movie
3.44
Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers (1974)
TV
Appleby
The Rockford Files (1974)
TV
7
Harry O (1974)
TV
That's My Mama (1974)
TV
Good Times (1974)
TV
10
Jonas
Kojak (1973)
TV
6
Police Story (1973)
TV
A Touch of Grace (1973)
TV
Salter
Trouble Man (1972)
Movie
The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
TV
6.86
Larry
The Paul Lynde Show (1972)
TV
Mr. Latimore
Temperatures Rising (1972)
TV
Auctioneer
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
Movie
5.47
Doctor (uncredited)
McMillan and Wife (1971)
TV
1
Father Stone
The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971)
TV
Investor
The Blue Hour (1971)
Movie
Man
The Partridge Family (1970)
TV
The Young Rebels (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
The Brady Bunch (1969)
TV
5.11
Carl
Anatomy of a Crime (1969)
Movie
Oscar Blair
Pioneers in Petticoats (1969)
Movie
Lancer (1968)
TV
The Captain / Ticket Agent / Man #2 / Little League Manager / Mr. Robinson
The Doris Day Show (1968)
TV
The Outsider (1968)
TV
Mannix (1967)
TV
6.38
Get Smart (1965)
TV
6.3
Mr. Clark
Green Acres (1965)
TV
3.5
Marcus Clements
Daniel Boone (1964)
TV
5.75
Bewitched (1964)
TV
6.33
Ratings
Average 6.01
Based on 796 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1964
1972
1976
1974
2003
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1932-04-01
Deathday2003-09-22 (71 years old)
Birth PlaceDayton, United States of America
ReligionThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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