David W. Harper

David William Harper is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Jim Bob Walton on the television show "The Waltons".

David W. Harper
Harper at The Waltons 40th Anniversary in 2012.
Born
David William Harper

Abilene, Texas, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1971–2011

Biography

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 remained with the series throughout its nine-season run.[1]

When The Waltons ended in 1981, Harper appeared in the television miniseries The Blue and the Gray and the theatrical film Fletch. And along with most of the other series regulars, Harper appeared in various Waltons reunion specials produced in the 1980s and 1990s.

Harper is not currently active in show business,choosing to live a quiet, private life; however, he does occasionally appear at such Waltons-related functions as cast reunions, collectible and memorabilia fairs. After working at a variety of jobs, he went to school to study business.[2]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1971The Homecoming: A Christmas StoryJim-Bob WaltonTV movie
1972-1981The WaltonsTV series, 212 episodes
1977Walking TallJudd, driver of the stolen sheriff's carUncredited
1982The Blue and the GrayJames HaleTV miniseries, three episodes
1982A Wedding on Walton's MountainJim Bob WaltonTV movie
1982Mother's Day on Walton's Mountain
1982A Day for Thanks on Walton's Mountain
1985FletchTeenager
19863:15Pay-off guy
1993A Walton Thanksgiving ReunionJim Bob WaltonTV movie
1995A Walton Wedding
1997A Walton Easter

References
  1. Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 1150. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
  2. Garver, Kathy; Ascher, Fred (2016). X Child Stars: Where Are They Now?. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 177. ISBN 9781630761141. Retrieved 20 April 2017.


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