David William Harper (born October 4, 1961, in Abilene, Texas) is an American actor.
Harper is most noted for the role of Jim Bob (James Robert) Walton, which he first portrayed in the 1971 movie The Homecoming: A Christmas Story, and subsequently in the series The Waltons. Apart from appearing in the later "Waltons" movies, he seems to have given up his acting career, although he does make personal appearances at "Waltons" functions.
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