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Graham Jarvis
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Jarvis (left) with Redd Foxx on TV's Sanford and Son (1976). Demond Wilson is in the background.
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Graham Powley Jarvis
August 25, 1930 |
| Died | April 16, 2003 (aged 72) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Resting place | Valley Oaks Memorial Park |
| Years active | 1952–2003 |
| Spouse(s) | JoAnne Rader Jarvis |
| Children | 2 |
Graham Powley Jarvis (born August 25, 1930 – died April 16, 2003) was a Canadian actor. He was known for playing many different kinds of characters in American movies and TV shows from the 1960s until the early 2000s.
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Early Life and Family
Graham Jarvis was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His father, William Henry Reginald Jarvis, was an investment banker. His family had a connection to the Labatt Brewing Company, a well-known Canadian company.
Acting Career Highlights
Graham Jarvis was a very busy actor. He appeared in many popular TV shows and movies. He was known for playing interesting "character roles," which means he often played unique or memorable supporting parts rather than the main hero.
Famous TV Roles
One of his most famous roles was Charlie "Baby Boy" Haggers in the TV show Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. In this show, he played the much older husband of a character who wanted to be a country music star.
Jarvis also appeared in many other well-known television series, including:
- Murder, She Wrote
- M*A*S*H
- Mork & Mindy
- Starsky and Hutch
- Married... with Children
- Star Trek: The Next Generation
- The X Files
- ER
- Home Improvement
His last big role was Charles Jackson, the father of Annie Jackson Camden, in the TV drama 7th Heaven. He played this role until he passed away.
Movies and Other Projects
Besides TV, Graham Jarvis also acted in several movies. He was also the narrator for the first American stage show of The Rocky Horror Show in Los Angeles. He even lent his voice to video games, playing Elliot Sinclair in The Journeyman Project video game series.
Personal Life
Graham Jarvis lived in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, Joanna Jarvis. They had two sons named Lex and Matt.
Later Years and Passing
Graham Jarvis passed away on April 16, 2003, at the age of 72. He died from a type of cancer called multiple myeloma. He was buried at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village, California.
Filmography
- Bye Bye Braverman (1968) - Man on Bus (uncredited)
- Alice's Restaurant (1969) - Music Teacher
- End of the Road (1970) - Dr. Carter
- The Out-of-Towners (1970) - Murray
- Move (1970) - Dr. Picker
- R. P. M. (1970) - Police Chief Henry J. Thatcher
- The Traveling Executioner (1970) - Doc Prittle
- Cold Turkey (1971) - Amos Bush
- A New Leaf (1971) - Bo
- The Organization (1971) - William Martin
- The Hot Rock (1972) - Warden
- What's Up, Doc? (1972) - Bailiff
- Witches of Salem: Horror and Hope (1972) - William Barker
- Russian Roulette (1975) - Benson
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) - Charlie Haggers
- Prophecy (1979) - Shusette
- Middle Age Crazy (1980) - J.D.
- The Amateur (1981) - Porter
- Hart to Hart (1978–1984, TV Series) - Ben Drootin
- Mr. Mom (1983) - Humphries
- Deal of the Century (1983) - Babers
- Silkwood (1983) - Doctor at Union Meeting
- Draw! (1984) - Wally Blodgett
- The Chain (1984) - Foxx
- Mischief (1985) - Mr. Miller
- Doin' Time (1985) - Prescott
- One Magic Christmas (1985) - Frank Crump
- Weekend Warriors (1986) - Congressman Balljoy
- Tough Guys (1986) - Richie's Boss
- Do You Know the Muffin Man? (1989) - Judge Allen
- Parents (1989) - Mr. Zellner
- Murder, She Wrote - "The Sins of Castle Cove" (Season 2) (1989)
- Misery (1990) - Libby
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1991) - Klim Dokachin
- Son in Law (1993) - Principal
- Trial by Jury (1994) - Mr. Duffy, Foreman
- Last of the Dogmen (1995) - Pharmacist
- The Sports Pages (2001) - Judge (segment "How Doc Waddems Finally Broke 100")
- 7th Heaven (1996–2003, TV Series) - Charles Jackson (final appearance)
