What is Gordon Jump's middle name?
Alexander
What is Gordon Jump's full name?
Gordon Alexander Jump
Gordon Jump nickname(s):
Arthur Carlson, Big Guy, Ol` Lonely
Gordon Jump date of birth:
April 1, 1932
How old was Gordon Jump when died?
71
Where was Gordon Jump born?
Centerville, Ohio, USA
When did Gordon Jump die?
September 22, 2003
Where did Gordon Jump die?
Coto de Caza, California, USA
Why did Gordon Jump die?
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Gordon Jump body shape:
Large
What color is Gordon Jump's hair?
Grey
Is Gordon Jump gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Gordon Jump?
Mormon
What is Gordon Jump's ethnicity?
White
What is Gordon Jump nationality?
American
Where did Gordon Jump go to university?
Journalism, Kansas State University (1957)
What is Gordon Jump's occupation?
Actor
Gordon Jump claim to fame:
WKRP in Cincinnati
Short Biography
Alexander Gordon Jump (April 1, 1932 – September 22, 2003) was an American actor best known as the clueless radio station manager Arthur "Big Guy" Carlson in the TV series WKRP in Cincinnati and the incompetent "Chief of Police Tinkler" in the sitcom Soap. Jump's most memorable guest starring role was on a two-part episode of the 1980s sitcom, Diff'rent Strokes, where he portrayed a pedophile who attempts to molest main characters Arnold and his friend, Dudley. He also played the "Maytag Repairman" in commercials for Maytag brand appliances, from 1989 until his retirement from the role in July 2003.