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  1. David Harper, best known for his work in "The Waltons," did not do much outside the role of Jim-Bob when it came to his career. After years of fame, he lived a pretty regular life while still in Hollywood.

  2. Mar 1, 2023 · For all Jim-Bobs grand dreams, his actor, David W. Harper, would live a far more reclusive life when The Waltons ended. What happened to this young actor after he retreated from Walton’s Mountain?

  3. Sep 19, 2018 · For the record, Jim-Bob is also missing on the photo for the first Waltons Christmas Album, which was released in 1974. On the back is a small photo of David Harper, and a caption that says he was fishing when the picture was taken.

  4. Harper 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).

  5. David W. Harper got both his start and big break from starring as Jim-Bob Walton in the hit TV show The Waltons in 1972. Since the start of The Waltons, it has become a massive hit that still has reruns aired on television today.

  6. Nov 10, 2023 · From his breakthrough role as Jim-Bob Walton on the popular TV series “The Waltons” to his notable career as a film and television actor, Harper has truly excelled in his craft. But there is more to this incredible celebrity than meets the eye.

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  8. 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...