Gordon Jump

PersonApr 1, 1932 - Sep 22, 2003 (died age 71) Dayton, Ohio, USA

American actor (1932–2003)

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Gordon Jump

Alexander Gordon Jump (April 1, 1932 – September 22, 2003) was an American actor known for his roles in various sitcoms. He gained fame as Arthur 'Big Guy' Carlson in the series WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982) and its spin-off The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991–1993). Jump also appeared as Chief Tinkler in the sitcom Soap (1977–1978) and portrayed Mr. Horton in a two-part episode of Diff'rent Strokes (1983). In addition to his television work, Jump became well-known as the 'Maytag repairman' in Maytag commercials from 1989 until his retirement in 2003. Born and raised in Centerville, Ohio, Jump studied broadcasting and communications at Kansas State University before beginning his career in the broadcasting industry.

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Daily update · May 20, 2026

Gordon Jump ranks #17,754 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.2. Gordon Jump peaked at #12,716 of all time (Jan 30 - Feb 28, 2022). Gordon Jump ranks #11,539 over the past 365 days.

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