The Biography

Paul R. Jenkins (August 2, 1938 – July 1, 2013) was an American actor. He appeared in films such as Network and Chinatown, and also single appearances in television shows such as M*A*S*H, Columbo, Lou Grant, Kojak, The Partridge Family, and Starsky and Hutch. He appeared three times in the television series The Rockford Files over the course of its six season run, playing a different character each time. Jenkins is also known for roles such as Professor Parks in The Waltons and as Eddie in Dynasty.