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Was one of two cast members of the original "M*A*S*H" (1972) television cast to have actually served in the armed forces in Korea; Farr's tour of duty came in the years after the war. Alan Alda served a six month tour as a gunnery officer in Korea. In addition, the dog tags Farr wore on the "M*A*S*H" (1972) set were actually his issued set from his time in the Army. Only son of Samuel, a Lebanese meat cutter and grocer, and Jamelia Farah, a seamstress He graduated from Woodward High School with honors and was named most outstanding student. In addition to writing and acting in two variety shows, Jamie was a member of the Drama Society, class president for three years, feature editor of the school newspaper, president of the radio class, manager of the football and basketball teams and a member of the varsity tennis team. Worked as a delivery person for a lithograph company, a post office clerk, an Army-surplus store clerk, an airline reservations clerk, and an employee at a chinchilla ranch Son, Jonas Farr thought at first the women's wardrobe in his dressing room meant he'd be sharing the room with a woman, but was surprised to learn otherwise. Not wanting to play a cross-dresser in the typical girlish way, he suggested to the producers that his character be manly, but crazy, thinking his clothes and other quirks were normal. The unusual spin worked. His "M*A*S*H" (1972) character was originally only supposed to be on one episode, but he proved so popular that he returned as a day player, and Farr was finally given a contract in year 3. Endorsed the Mars candy bar in the early 80s. Best remembered by the public for his role as "Corporal (later Sergeant) Max Klinger" in the television series "M*A*S*H" (1971).