Jamie Farr looks ‘great’ at 88 and says prayer changed his life

A new, major studio would be opening and producing a movie about the life of Jesus titled “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” George Stevens would direct it.

Farr called his agent immediately: “Meyer, they’re putting on this movie about the Bible. Look, with my great Middle-Eastern face, there’s got to be a part in it for me.”

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The star prayed as he waited to hear back from his agent, and was ready when he was told to send over a reel of himself. He prayed again as he awaited the studio’s response, but soon learned he was not wanted for the film.

The actor did not light any candles or contribute any money to the box at the church on his next visit, and felt more lost than ever.

However, in a complete turn-around, the studio changed its mind and offered Farr a role as Nathaniel Bartholomew in the film. He immediately apologized to St. Jude for not believing, and followed with a joyous call to his fiancee to inform her they could finally begin wedding planning.

His agent called with one more change from the studio, who now wanted Farr to play Apostle Thaddeus. Soon after, the actor learned that Apostle Thaddeus’s full name is Jude Thaddeus–Saint Jude, the Apostle of the Hopeless, and the figure Farr had been directing all of his prayers to.

Needless to say, the star felt humbled by this experience.

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He had only been a 27-year-old nobody when he originally proposed to his now-wife. However, this new opportunity finally set him on a path of success that allowed the two to get married and remain financially stable.

The couple was married in 1963. At their church ceremony, surrounded by friends and family, Farr looked up at Jesus’s apostles and found St. Jude.

 “I like to think that he was my best man,” said Farr.

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At first, Farr was often the partner to make dinner while his wife worked. Eventually, the two had two children. Farr’s true success came with his role as Maxwell Klinger on the beloved series “M*A*S*H”.

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Farr was finally able to buy his wife a proper ring and to take care of his family with his most memorable role. The now 88-year-old enjoyed a successful career on television, stage, and film along with his 60-year marriage.

In a 2011 interview, the star said on life: “I do so enjoy life that I’d hate to leave it.”