Gordon Jump

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Characters played by Gordon Jump

Arthur Carlson — WKRP in Cincinnati (1978)

The bumbling station manager and son of the station's owner, Lillian Carlson. He struggles alongside the rest of the staff.

Auctioneer — Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)

Ape auctioneer in Conquest

Man Inspecting Hole in Plane (uncredited) — Airport (1970)

Ground crew member examining aircraft damage.

Mr. Harriman — Making the Grade (1984)

Mr. Harriman is an authority figure at Hoover Academy. After a confrontation following a dance, he reprimands Palmer for behavior that reflects badly on the academy. His role in the summary is to enforce the school’s standards and challenge Palmer over the consequences of his actions.

Arthur — Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love (1987)

Local resident or witness providing crucial information in a murder case.

Joseph — The Small One (1978)

Joseph is the compassionate man who approaches the weeping boy after the failed search and auction. He needs a gentle donkey for a journey to Bethlehem, promises to care for him, and offers the one piece of silver required by the boy’s father, giving the donkey a hopeful new home.

Vinnie — Starsky & Hutch (1975)

Underworld associate or recurring criminal linked to street-level operations. Often provides leads, complications, or direct opposition.

Career Overview

Gordon Jump has 69 screen credits in a career dating back to 1964. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Singles Ward with 1 titles. Signature works include WKRP in Cincinnati, A Dog's Tale, Changing of the Guard. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
69
Birth Date
1932-04-01
Birth Place
Dayton, Ohio, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q163235), public domain (CC0).