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Born in Abilene, Texas on October 4, 1961, Harper moved to California in 1969. He began his acting career appearing as Jim Bob, the second-youngest of seven siblings, in the made-for-television film The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971). When the film was turned into The Waltons television series in 1972, Harper reprised his role and ...
Mar 1, 2023 · THE WALTONS, David W. Harper, 1972-81 / Everett Collection. Harper’s character was the youngest boy, though not the baby of the family; that title belonged to Kami Cotler’s Elizabeth Walton. Harper later revealed he played Jim-Bob as himself, though he never harbored any wish to be a member of the Waltons family himself.
David W. Harper today / YouTube Screenshot. When he was asked if he would ever work in movies again, he simply replied, “Maybe.” At 61 years old, there’s still a possibility we could see a revival of Harper in Hollywood! He is currently working on an autobiography about his time as Jim-Bob. He also still attends Waltons-related functions ...
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Feb 15, 2014 · •David W. Harper (Jim-Bob): After quitting acting and working a series of odd jobs including working for Scott's messenger company, he's returning to school to study business and history.
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Mar 26, 2016 · David W. Harper Harper (Jim-Bob), 52, quit acting and eventually took on a series of odd jobs, including working for Eric Scott's courier service, for a pool-supply company, and as a driver for ...
David W. Harper. Actor: Fletch. David W. Harper was born on 4 October 1961 in Abilene, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Fletch (1985), The Waltons (1972) and The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971).
David W. Harper. Actor: Fletch. David W. Harper was born on 4 October 1961 in Abilene, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Fletch (1985), The Waltons (1972) and The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971).
