David Harper

TV Actor

Birthday October 4, 1961

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Abilene, TX

Age 62 years old

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About

Though he is best known for his role as Jim Bob Walton in the popular television series The Waltons, this Texas-born actor also appeared in the 1977 film Walking Tall: Final Chapter and in the 1982 CBS miniseries The Blue and the Gray.

Before Fame

He joined the cast of The Waltons in the December, 1971 made-for-TV movie (The Homecoming: A Christmas Story) that launched the series.

Trivia

He appeared in three 1990s Waltons movie reunion specials: A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion, A Walton Wedding, and A Walton Easter.

Family Life

He was born in Abilene, Texas.

Associated With

He appeared with Chevy Chase in the 1985 film Fletch.