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John Hamilton

Bio: John Rummel Hamilton was an American actor, who played in many movies and television programs. He is probably best remembered for his role as the blustery newspaper editor Perry White for the 1950s television program “Adventures of Superman
Born: Sun, Jan 16 1887
Birthplace: Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Wed, Oct 15 1958
John Hamilton is 71 years old
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Poster of Outcasts of the City
Outcasts of the City
John Hamilton was
70 in Outcasts of the City
Fri, Jan 10 1958
Poster of Chicago Confidential
Chicago Confidential
John Hamilton was
70 in Chicago Confidential
Fri, Aug 30 1957
Poster of Bobby Ware Is Missing
Bobby Ware Is Missing
John Hamilton was
68 in Bobby Ware Is Missing
as 'Stearns - Goodwin's Associate (uncredited)'.
Sun, Oct 23 1955
Poster of Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull
John Hamilton was
67 in Sitting Bull
as 'Ulysses S. Grant'.
Wed, Oct 06 1954
Poster of Moby Dick
Moby Dick
John Hamilton was
67 in Moby Dick
as ''Jeroboam' Captain'.
Fri, May 14 1954
Poster of City Story
City Story
John Hamilton was
67 in City Story
Wed, May 05 1954
Poster of The Miami Story
The Miami Story
John Hamilton was
67 in The Miami Story
as 'Clifton Staley'.
Mon, May 03 1954
Poster of Stamp Day for Superman
Stamp Day for Superman
John Hamilton was
66 in Stamp Day for Superman
as 'Perry White'.
Fri, Jan 01 1954
Poster of Man of Conflict
Man of Conflict
John Hamilton was
66 in Man of Conflict
as 'Mr. Cornwall'.
Wed, Nov 04 1953
Poster of Donovan's Brain
Donovan's Brain
John Hamilton was
66 in Donovan's Brain
as 'Mr. McNish (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 30 1953
Poster of So This Is Love
So This Is Love
John Hamilton was
66 in So This Is Love
as 'Charlie'.
Wed, Jul 15 1953
Poster of Run for the Hills
Run for the Hills
John Hamilton was
66 in Run for the Hills
as 'Mr. Harvester'.
Mon, Jun 01 1953
Poster of Iron Mountain Trail
Iron Mountain Trail
John Hamilton was
66 in Iron Mountain Trail
as 'Circuit Judge'.
Fri, May 08 1953
Poster of Jack McCall, Desperado
Jack McCall, Desperado
John Hamilton was
66 in Jack McCall, Desperado
as 'Col. Cornish'.
Wed, Apr 01 1953
Poster of Marshal of Cedar Rock
Marshal of Cedar Rock
John Hamilton was
66 in Marshal of Cedar Rock
as 'Stover - Prison Warden'.
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Never Wave at a WAC
Never Wave at a WAC
John Hamilton was
66 in Never Wave at a WAC
as 'Sen. Holbrook (uncredited), Senator Holbrook'.
Wed, Jan 28 1953
Poster of The Studebaker Story
The Studebaker Story
John Hamilton was
65 in The Studebaker Story
as 'Father Studebaker'.
Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of The Rose Bowl Story
The Rose Bowl Story
John Hamilton was
65 in The Rose Bowl Story
as 'Dr. Lansing'.
Sun, Aug 24 1952
Poster of Listen Judge
Listen Judge
John Hamilton was
65 in Listen Judge
as 'George Morton (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 06 1952
Poster of Target
Target
John Hamilton was
65 in Target
as 'Bailey'.
Sun, Apr 20 1952
Poster of The Pace That Thrills
The Pace That Thrills
John Hamilton was
65 in The Pace That Thrills
as 'Sour Puss'.
Sat, Mar 01 1952
Poster of The McGurk Way
The McGurk Way
John Hamilton was
65 in The McGurk Way
as 'Speaker'.
Sun, Feb 03 1952
Poster of Criminal Lawyer
Criminal Lawyer
John Hamilton was
64 in Criminal Lawyer
as 'Police Captain Loomis'.
Thu, Aug 23 1951
Poster of Million Dollar Pursuit
Million Dollar Pursuit
John Hamilton was
64 in Million Dollar Pursuit
as 'Police Inspector Morgan'.
Wed, May 30 1951
Poster of Badman's Gold
Badman's Gold
John Hamilton was
64 in Badman's Gold
as 'The Marshal'.
Mon, Apr 02 1951
Poster of Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
John Hamilton was
64 in Sugarfoot
as 'Judge Backus'.
Sun, Feb 11 1951
Poster of The Flying Missile
The Flying Missile
John Hamilton was
63 in The Flying Missile
as 'Senator, Second Senator'.
Sun, Dec 24 1950
Poster of The Missourians
The Missourians
John Hamilton was
63 in The Missourians
as 'Mayor Grant McDowall'.
Sat, Nov 25 1950
Poster of Bunco Squad
Bunco Squad
John Hamilton was
63 in Bunco Squad
as 'John Deming (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 01 1950
Poster of The Men
The Men
John Hamilton was
63 in The Men
as 'Justice of the Peace (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 25 1950
Poster of Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Get Your Gun
John Hamilton was
63 in Annie Get Your Gun
as 'Ship Captain (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 17 1950
Poster of The Invisible Monster
The Invisible Monster
John Hamilton was
63 in The Invisible Monster
as '"Henry Miller"'.
Wed, May 10 1950
Poster of The Reformer and the Redhead
The Reformer and the Redhead
John Hamilton was
63 in The Reformer and the Redhead
as 'Police Captain (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 05 1950
Poster of Military Academy with That Tenth Avenue Gang
Military Academy with That Tenth Avenue Gang
John Hamilton was
63 in Military Academy with That Tenth Avenue Gang
as 'Judge Ralph Townsend'.
Thu, Apr 27 1950
Poster of Davy Crockett, Indian Scout
Davy Crockett, Indian Scout
John Hamilton was
62 in Davy Crockett, Indian Scout
as 'Col. Pollard'.
Fri, Jan 06 1950
Poster of Pioneer Marshal
Pioneer Marshal
John Hamilton was
62 in Pioneer Marshal
as 'Man with Bracelet'.
Thu, Nov 24 1949
Poster of Strange Bargain
Strange Bargain
John Hamilton was
62 in Strange Bargain
as 'Employee at Meeting (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 05 1949
Poster of Alias the Champ
Alias the Champ
John Hamilton was
62 in Alias the Champ
as 'Police Commissioner Bronson'.
Sat, Oct 15 1949
Poster of The James Brothers of Missouri
The James Brothers of Missouri
John Hamilton was
62 in The James Brothers of Missouri
as 'Lon Royer [Ch.1]'.
Wed, Aug 31 1949
Poster of Bandit King of Texas
Bandit King of Texas
John Hamilton was
62 in Bandit King of Texas
as 'John Turner'.
Mon, Aug 29 1949
Poster of The Wyoming Bandit
The Wyoming Bandit
John Hamilton was
62 in The Wyoming Bandit
as 'Marshal'.
Fri, Jul 15 1949
Poster of Law of the Golden West
Law of the Golden West
John Hamilton was
62 in Law of the Golden West
as 'Isaac Cody, Bill's father'.
Mon, May 23 1949
Poster of Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific
John Hamilton was
62 in Canadian Pacific
as 'Pere Lacomb'.
Thu, May 19 1949
Poster of The Judge
The Judge
John Hamilton was
62 in The Judge
as 'Lt. Edwards'.
Mon, Jan 31 1949
Poster of Sheriff of Wichita
Sheriff of Wichita
John Hamilton was
62 in Sheriff of Wichita
as 'Prison Warden'.
Sat, Jan 22 1949
Poster of Rusty Leads the Way
Rusty Leads the Way
John Hamilton was
61 in Rusty Leads the Way
as 'Board Member (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 21 1948
Poster of Desperadoes of Dodge City
Desperadoes of Dodge City
John Hamilton was
61 in Desperadoes of Dodge City
as 'Land Agent'.
Wed, Sep 15 1948
Poster of The Gentleman from Nowhere
The Gentleman from Nowhere
John Hamilton was
61 in The Gentleman from Nowhere
as 'Judge'.
Thu, Sep 09 1948
Poster of Walk a Crooked Mile
Walk a Crooked Mile
John Hamilton was
61 in Walk a Crooked Mile
as 'G.W. Hunter'.
Thu, Sep 02 1948
Poster of The Checkered Coat
The Checkered Coat
John Hamilton was
61 in The Checkered Coat
as 'Marcus Anson'.
Fri, Jul 16 1948
Poster of The Gallant Legion
The Gallant Legion
John Hamilton was
61 in The Gallant Legion
as 'Speaker of the House'.
Mon, May 24 1948
Poster of Song of My Heart
Song of My Heart
John Hamilton was
61 in Song of My Heart
as 'Czar'.
Sat, Jan 31 1948
Poster of High Wall
High Wall
John Hamilton was
60 in High Wall
as 'Police Surgeon (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 17 1947
Poster of Bandits of Dark Canyon
Bandits of Dark Canyon
John Hamilton was
60 in Bandits of Dark Canyon
as 'Ben Shaw'.
Mon, Dec 15 1947
Poster of The Judge Steps Out
The Judge Steps Out
John Hamilton was
60 in The Judge Steps Out
as 'Diner on Train (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 15 1947
Poster of Blondie in the Dough
Blondie in the Dough
John Hamilton was
60 in Blondie in the Dough
as 'Premier Biscuit Board Member (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 16 1947
Poster of Key Witness
Key Witness
John Hamilton was
60 in Key Witness
as 'R. C. Hurlbert - Coroner (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 09 1947
Poster of News Hounds
News Hounds
John Hamilton was
60 in News Hounds
as 'Timothy X. 'Big Tim' Donlin'.
Wed, Aug 13 1947
Poster of Too Many Winners
Too Many Winners
John Hamilton was
60 in Too Many Winners
as 'Albert Payson'.
Sat, May 24 1947
Poster of Violence
Violence
John Hamilton was
60 in Violence
as 'Dr. Chalmers'.
Fri, May 09 1947
Poster of The Sea of Grass
The Sea of Grass
John Hamilton was
60 in The Sea of Grass
as 'Forrest Hamilton (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 25 1947
Poster of It Happened on Fifth Avenue
It Happened on Fifth Avenue
John Hamilton was
60 in It Happened on Fifth Avenue
as 'Harper (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 17 1947
Poster of The Devil On Wheels
The Devil On Wheels
John Hamilton was
60 in The Devil On Wheels
as 'Mr. Davis'.
Sat, Feb 15 1947
Poster of Raiders of the South
Raiders of the South
John Hamilton was
60 in Raiders of the South
as 'George Boone'.
Sat, Jan 18 1947
Poster of Magnificent Doll
Magnificent Doll
John Hamilton was
59 in Magnificent Doll
as 'Mr. Witherspoon'.
Sun, Dec 08 1946
Poster of The Secret of the Whistler
The Secret of the Whistler
John Hamilton was
59 in The Secret of the Whistler
as 'McLaren aka Mac (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 07 1946
Poster of Wife Wanted
Wife Wanted
John Hamilton was
59 in Wife Wanted
as 'Judge'.
Sat, Nov 02 1946
Poster of The Brute Man
The Brute Man
John Hamilton was
59 in The Brute Man
as 'Professor Cushman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 01 1946
Poster of Step by Step
Step by Step
John Hamilton was
59 in Step by Step
as 'Police Capt. Edmonds'.
Fri, Aug 23 1946
Poster of One Exciting Week
One Exciting Week
John Hamilton was
59 in One Exciting Week
as 'Dr. Jones (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 08 1946
Poster of Badman's Territory
Badman's Territory
John Hamilton was
59 in Badman's Territory
as 'Commissioner Taylor (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 04 1946
Poster of Home on the Range
Home on the Range
John Hamilton was
59 in Home on the Range
as 'State Official'.
Thu, Apr 18 1946
Poster of Johnny Comes Flying Home
Johnny Comes Flying Home
John Hamilton was
59 in Johnny Comes Flying Home
as 'C.H. Metters (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 05 1946
Poster of The Madonna's Secret
The Madonna's Secret
John Hamilton was
59 in The Madonna's Secret
as 'Lambert'.
Sat, Feb 16 1946
Poster of The Phantom Rider
The Phantom Rider
John Hamilton was
59 in The Phantom Rider
as 'Senator Williams'.
Sat, Jan 26 1946
Poster of Northwest Trail
Northwest Trail
John Hamilton was
58 in Northwest Trail
as 'John Owens'.
Fri, Nov 30 1945
Poster of Voice of the Whistler
Voice of the Whistler
John Hamilton was
58 in Voice of the Whistler
as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 30 1945
Poster of Sensation Hunters
Sensation Hunters
John Hamilton was
58 in Sensation Hunters
as 'Night Court Judge'.
Fri, Oct 12 1945
Poster of First Yank into Tokyo
First Yank into Tokyo
John Hamilton was
58 in First Yank into Tokyo
as 'Dr. Stacey (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 05 1945
Poster of On Stage Everybody
On Stage Everybody
John Hamilton was
58 in On Stage Everybody
as 'Mr. Smoothasilk (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 13 1945
Poster of The Naughty Nineties
The Naughty Nineties
John Hamilton was
58 in The Naughty Nineties
as 'Sheriff of Ironville (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 20 1945
Poster of Circumstantial Evidence
Circumstantial Evidence
John Hamilton was
58 in Circumstantial Evidence
as 'Gov. Hanlon'.
Fri, Apr 20 1945
Poster of The Great Flamarion
The Great Flamarion
John Hamilton was
57 in The Great Flamarion
as 'Coroner (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 13 1945
Poster of Mom and Dad
Mom and Dad
John Hamilton was
57 in Mom and Dad
as 'Dr. Burnell'.
Wed, Jan 03 1945
Poster of Sheriff of Las Vegas
Sheriff of Las Vegas
John Hamilton was
57 in Sheriff of Las Vegas
as 'Judge Homer T. Blackwell'.
Sun, Dec 31 1944
Poster of Meet Miss Bobby Socks
Meet Miss Bobby Socks
John Hamilton was
57 in Meet Miss Bobby Socks
as 'R.N. Swanson'.
Fri, Dec 22 1944
Poster of Crazy Knights
Crazy Knights
John Hamilton was
57 in Crazy Knights
as 'Mr. Gardner'.
Fri, Dec 08 1944
Poster of Zorro's Black Whip
Zorro's Black Whip
John Hamilton was
57 in Zorro's Black Whip
as 'Mr. Walsh'.
Thu, Nov 16 1944
Poster of I'm from Arkansas
I'm from Arkansas
John Hamilton was
57 in I'm from Arkansas
as 'Harry Cashin'.
Tue, Oct 31 1944
Poster of Maisie Goes to Reno
Maisie Goes to Reno
John Hamilton was
57 in Maisie Goes to Reno
as 'Judge Carter (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 15 1944
Poster of The Port of 40 Thieves
The Port of 40 Thieves
John Hamilton was
57 in The Port of 40 Thieves
as 'Mr. Fellows'.
Sun, Aug 13 1944
Poster of The Girl Who Dared
The Girl Who Dared
John Hamilton was
57 in The Girl Who Dared
as 'Beau Richmond'.
Sat, Aug 05 1944
Poster of Wilson
Wilson
John Hamilton was
57 in Wilson
as 'Legislator in Wilson's Office (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 01 1944
Poster of Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday
John Hamilton was
57 in Christmas Holiday
as 'Foreman'.
Mon, Jul 31 1944
Poster of Action in Arabia
Action in Arabia
John Hamilton was
57 in Action in Arabia
as 'Mr. Hamilton'.
Fri, Feb 18 1944
Poster of Up in Arms
Up in Arms
John Hamilton was
57 in Up in Arms
as 'Man In Theatre Lobby (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 17 1944
Poster of Standing Room Only
Standing Room Only
John Hamilton was
56 in Standing Room Only
as 'General'.
Fri, Jan 07 1944
Poster of Government Girl
Government Girl
John Hamilton was
56 in Government Girl
as 'Irate Man (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 05 1943
Poster of Crazy House
Crazy House
John Hamilton was
56 in Crazy House
as 'Outraged Director'.
Fri, Oct 08 1943
Poster of Larceny with Music
Larceny with Music
John Hamilton was
56 in Larceny with Music
as 'Important banker'.
Fri, Sep 10 1943
Poster of So's Your Uncle
So's Your Uncle
John Hamilton was
56 in So's Your Uncle
as 'Mr. Craig'.
Wed, Sep 01 1943
Poster of Good Luck, Mr. Yates
Good Luck, Mr. Yates
John Hamilton was
56 in Good Luck, Mr. Yates
as 'J.C. Allison'.
Tue, Jun 29 1943
Poster of Daredevils of the West
Daredevils of the West
John Hamilton was
56 in Daredevils of the West
as 'Senator Garfield'.
Sat, May 01 1943
Poster of Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow
John Hamilton was
56 in Mission to Moscow
as 'Charlie - American Newsman (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 29 1943
Poster of Aerial Gunner
Aerial Gunner
John Hamilton was
56 in Aerial Gunner
as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 20 1943
Poster of Phantom Killer
Phantom Killer
John Hamilton was
55 in Phantom Killer
as 'John G. Harrison'.
Fri, Oct 02 1942
Poster of Across the Pacific
Across the Pacific
John Hamilton was
55 in Across the Pacific
as 'Court-Martial President'.
Fri, Sep 04 1942
Poster of Escape from Crime
Escape from Crime
John Hamilton was
55 in Escape from Crime
as 'Rafferty'.
Sat, Jul 25 1942
Poster of The Big Shot
The Big Shot
John Hamilton was
55 in The Big Shot
as 'Judge'.
Sat, Jun 13 1942
Poster of Syncopation
Syncopation
John Hamilton was
55 in Syncopation
Fri, May 22 1942
Poster of Dr. Broadway
Dr. Broadway
John Hamilton was
55 in Dr. Broadway
as 'Inspector'.
Sat, May 09 1942
Poster of In This Our Life
In This Our Life
John Hamilton was
55 in In This Our Life
as 'Police Inspector Millett'.
Fri, May 08 1942
Poster of The Great Man's Lady
The Great Man's Lady
John Hamilton was
55 in The Great Man's Lady
as 'Sen. Grant'.
Wed, Apr 15 1942
Poster of I Was Framed
I Was Framed
John Hamilton was
55 in I Was Framed
as 'Judge'.
Sat, Apr 04 1942
Poster of Always in My Heart
Always in My Heart
John Hamilton was
55 in Always in My Heart
as 'Prison Warden'.
Sat, Mar 14 1942
Poster of Over My Dead Body
Over My Dead Body
John Hamilton was
54 in Over My Dead Body
as 'District Attorney Stuart Drinkwater'.
Thu, Jan 15 1942
Poster of Pacific Blackout
Pacific Blackout
John Hamilton was
54 in Pacific Blackout
as 'Police Captain'.
Wed, Dec 31 1941
Poster of Borrowed Hero
Borrowed Hero
John Hamilton was
54 in Borrowed Hero
as 'William Brooks'.
Fri, Dec 05 1941
Poster of I Killed That Man
I Killed That Man
John Hamilton was
54 in I Killed That Man
as 'District Attorney'.
Fri, Nov 28 1941
Poster of They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On
John Hamilton was
54 in They Died with Their Boots On
as 'Colonel (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 20 1941
Poster of The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon
John Hamilton was
54 in The Maltese Falcon
as 'District Attorney Bryan'.
Sat, Oct 18 1941
Poster of It Started with Eve
It Started with Eve
John Hamilton was
54 in It Started with Eve
as 'Thomas - Headwaiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 26 1941
Poster of Hold Back the Dawn
Hold Back the Dawn
John Hamilton was
54 in Hold Back the Dawn
as 'Mac - Studio Receptionist (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 26 1941
Poster of Nine Lives Are Not Enough
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
John Hamilton was
54 in Nine Lives Are Not Enough
as 'Police Chief (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 20 1941
Poster of Sucker List
Sucker List
John Hamilton was
54 in Sucker List
as 'James Sawyer (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jul 26 1941
Poster of Strange Alibi
Strange Alibi
John Hamilton was
54 in Strange Alibi
as 'Judge'.
Sat, Apr 19 1941
Poster of Meet John Doe
Meet John Doe
John Hamilton was
54 in Meet John Doe
as 'Jim (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 14 1941
Poster of Flight from Destiny
Flight from Destiny
John Hamilton was
54 in Flight from Destiny
as 'Judge'.
Sat, Feb 08 1941
Poster of Flight Command
Flight Command
John Hamilton was
53 in Flight Command
as 'Pensacola Commander'.
Fri, Dec 27 1940
Poster of The Great Plane Robbery
The Great Plane Robbery
John Hamilton was
53 in The Great Plane Robbery
as 'Dr. Jamison'.
Mon, Dec 09 1940
Poster of You, the People
You, the People
John Hamilton was
53 in You, the People
as 'Frank Y. Carter'.
Sat, Nov 30 1940
Poster of Lady with Red Hair
Lady with Red Hair
John Hamilton was
53 in Lady with Red Hair
as 'Defense Attorney Graham (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 30 1940
Poster of Tugboat Annie Sails Again
Tugboat Annie Sails Again
John Hamilton was
53 in Tugboat Annie Sails Again
as 'Capt. Broad'.
Sat, Oct 26 1940
Poster of The Flag of Humanity
The Flag of Humanity
John Hamilton was
53 in The Flag of Humanity
as 'Gen. James Garfield'.
Sat, Oct 19 1940
Poster of Boom Town
Boom Town
John Hamilton was
53 in Boom Town
as 'McMasters' Defense Attorney (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 30 1940
Poster of The Golden Fleecing
The Golden Fleecing
John Hamilton was
53 in The Golden Fleecing
as 'Judge (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 16 1940
Poster of They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night
John Hamilton was
53 in They Drive by Night
as 'Defense Attorney (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 26 1940
Poster of Murder in the Air
Murder in the Air
John Hamilton was
53 in Murder in the Air
as 'Hargrave'.
Sat, Jun 01 1940
Poster of Tear Gas Squad
Tear Gas Squad
John Hamilton was
53 in Tear Gas Squad
as 'Chief Ferris'.
Sat, May 04 1940
Poster of Johnny Apollo
Johnny Apollo
John Hamilton was
53 in Johnny Apollo
as 'Night Court Judge'.
Fri, Apr 19 1940
Poster of Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
John Hamilton was
53 in Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
as 'Professor Gordon'.
Sun, Mar 03 1940
Poster of Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
John Hamilton was
53 in Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
as 'Hirsch'.
Fri, Feb 23 1940
Poster of Brother Rat and a Baby
Brother Rat and a Baby
John Hamilton was
52 in Brother Rat and a Baby
as 'Judge'.
Sat, Jan 13 1940
Poster of Invisible Stripes
Invisible Stripes
John Hamilton was
52 in Invisible Stripes
as 'Captain Johnson (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 30 1939
Poster of Swanee River
Swanee River
John Hamilton was
52 in Swanee River
as 'Doctor'.
Fri, Dec 29 1939
Poster of Old Hickory
Old Hickory
John Hamilton was
52 in Old Hickory
as 'Governor Clairborne of Louisiana'.
Sat, Dec 23 1939
Poster of On Dress Parade
On Dress Parade
John Hamilton was
52 in On Dress Parade
as 'A Co. Maneuvers Colonel (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 18 1939
Poster of The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties
John Hamilton was
52 in The Roaring Twenties
as 'Judge'.
Sat, Oct 28 1939
Poster of Smashing the Money Ring
Smashing the Money Ring
John Hamilton was
52 in Smashing the Money Ring
as 'Night Captain'.
Sat, Oct 21 1939
Poster of Espionage Agent
Espionage Agent
John Hamilton was
52 in Espionage Agent
as 'Code Room Instructor'.
Sat, Sep 30 1939
Poster of Dust Be My Destiny
Dust Be My Destiny
John Hamilton was
52 in Dust Be My Destiny
as 'First Warden (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 16 1939
Poster of Full Confession
Full Confession
John Hamilton was
52 in Full Confession
as 'The Judge (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 08 1939
Poster of Angels Wash Their Faces
Angels Wash Their Faces
John Hamilton was
52 in Angels Wash Their Faces
as 'Officer H.A. Merton (uncredited)'.
Sat, Aug 26 1939
Poster of The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights
John Hamilton was
52 in The Bill of Rights
as 'Colonel George Mason'.
Sat, Aug 19 1939
Poster of They Shall Have Music
They Shall Have Music
John Hamilton was
52 in They Shall Have Music
as 'Detective (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 18 1939
Poster of I Stole a Million
I Stole a Million
John Hamilton was
52 in I Stole a Million
as 'Wilson'.
Tue, Aug 01 1939
Poster of The Forgotten Woman
The Forgotten Woman
John Hamilton was
52 in The Forgotten Woman
as 'Dr. May'.
Fri, Jul 07 1939
Poster of Stronger Than Desire
Stronger Than Desire
John Hamilton was
52 in Stronger Than Desire
as 'Second Trial Judge (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 30 1939
Poster of Blind Alley
Blind Alley
John Hamilton was
52 in Blind Alley
as 'Warden'.
Thu, May 11 1939
Poster of Confessions of a Nazi Spy
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
John Hamilton was
52 in Confessions of a Nazi Spy
as 'FBI Chief (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 06 1939
Poster of Rose of Washington Square
Rose of Washington Square
John Hamilton was
52 in Rose of Washington Square
as 'Judge'.
Fri, May 05 1939
Poster of Forged Passport
Forged Passport
John Hamilton was
52 in Forged Passport
as 'Jack Rogers aka 'Lefty''.
Sun, Apr 23 1939
Poster of Three Smart Girls Grow Up
Three Smart Girls Grow Up
John Hamilton was
52 in Three Smart Girls Grow Up
as 'Harry - Conference Room Businessman'.
Fri, Mar 24 1939
Poster of The Spirit of Culver
The Spirit of Culver
John Hamilton was
52 in The Spirit of Culver
as 'Maj. White'.
Fri, Mar 10 1939
Poster of Secret Service of the Air
Secret Service of the Air
John Hamilton was
52 in Secret Service of the Air
as 'Warden Jackson'.
Sat, Mar 04 1939
Poster of Devil's Island
Devil's Island
John Hamilton was
51 in Devil's Island
as 'Captain of Second Convict Ship'.
Sat, Jan 07 1939
Poster of I Stand Accused
I Stand Accused
John Hamilton was
51 in I Stand Accused
as 'Defense Attorney Brower'.
Sat, Oct 29 1938
Poster of Girls on Probation
Girls on Probation
John Hamilton was
51 in Girls on Probation
as 'Police Chief'.
Sat, Oct 22 1938
Poster of Mr. Wong, Detective
Mr. Wong, Detective
John Hamilton was
51 in Mr. Wong, Detective
as 'Simon Dayton'.
Wed, Oct 05 1938
Poster of Boys Town
Boys Town
John Hamilton was
51 in Boys Town
as 'Prison Warden (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 08 1938
Poster of You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You
John Hamilton was
51 in You Can't Take It with You
as 'Kirby's Dining Guest (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 01 1938
Poster of Hunted Men
Hunted Men
John Hamilton was
51 in Hunted Men
as 'Police Commissioner'.
Fri, May 27 1938
Poster of Doctor Rhythm
Doctor Rhythm
John Hamilton was
51 in Doctor Rhythm
as 'Insp. Bryce'.
Fri, May 06 1938
Poster of Mr. Moto's Gamble
Mr. Moto's Gamble
John Hamilton was
51 in Mr. Moto's Gamble
as 'Philip Benton'.
Thu, Apr 07 1938
Poster of Over the Wall
Over the Wall
John Hamilton was
51 in Over the Wall
as 'Warden Vance'.
Sat, Apr 02 1938
Poster of Murder Is News
Murder Is News
John Hamilton was
50 in Murder Is News
as 'David Corning'.
Fri, Dec 17 1937
Poster of Missing Witnesses
Missing Witnesses
John Hamilton was
50 in Missing Witnesses
as 'Police Chief Elmer H. Davis (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 11 1937
Poster of Night Club Scandal
Night Club Scandal
John Hamilton was
50 in Night Club Scandal
as 'Governor'.
Thu, Nov 11 1937
Poster of Dangerously Yours
Dangerously Yours
John Hamilton was
50 in Dangerously Yours
as 'Roberts'.
Tue, Sep 21 1937
Poster of The Man Who Cried Wolf
The Man Who Cried Wolf
John Hamilton was
50 in The Man Who Cried Wolf
as 'Judge'.
Sun, Aug 29 1937
Poster of Bad Guy
Bad Guy
John Hamilton was
50 in Bad Guy
as 'Warden'.
Fri, Aug 27 1937
Poster of She Had to Eat
She Had to Eat
John Hamilton was
50 in She Had to Eat
as 'Police Captain (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 02 1937
Poster of It Could Happen to You
It Could Happen to You
John Hamilton was
50 in It Could Happen to You
as 'Judge'.
Mon, Jun 28 1937
Poster of Fifty Roads to Town
Fifty Roads to Town
John Hamilton was
50 in Fifty Roads to Town
as 'Captain Carroll'.
Thu, Jun 03 1937
Poster of This Is My Affair
This Is My Affair
John Hamilton was
50 in This Is My Affair
as 'Warden'.
Fri, May 28 1937
Poster of Criminals of the Air
Criminals of the Air
John Hamilton was
50 in Criminals of the Air
as 'Captain Wallace'.
Fri, Apr 30 1937
Poster of Seventh Heaven
Seventh Heaven
John Hamilton was
50 in Seventh Heaven
as 'Gendarme'.
Thu, Mar 25 1937
Poster of Two Wise Maids
Two Wise Maids
John Hamilton was
50 in Two Wise Maids
as 'Grover Wentworth'.
Mon, Feb 15 1937
Poster of Torture Money
Torture Money
John Hamilton was
49 in Torture Money
as 'Capt. Michael Karnahan (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 02 1937
Poster of A Man Betrayed
A Man Betrayed
John Hamilton was
49 in A Man Betrayed
as 'Mr. Carlton'.
Sun, Dec 27 1936
Poster of Lady from Nowhere
Lady from Nowhere
John Hamilton was
49 in Lady from Nowhere
as 'Commissioner'.
Wed, Dec 23 1936
Poster of Three Smart Girls
Three Smart Girls
John Hamilton was
49 in Three Smart Girls
as 'Desk Lieutenant at Police Station'.
Sun, Dec 20 1936
Poster of Legion of Terror
Legion of Terror
John Hamilton was
49 in Legion of Terror
as 'Cummings'.
Sun, Nov 01 1936
Poster of Two in a Crowd
Two in a Crowd
John Hamilton was
49 in Two in a Crowd
as 'Purdy'.
Sat, Oct 03 1936
Poster of Craig's Wife
Craig's Wife
John Hamilton was
49 in Craig's Wife
as 'Detective (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 25 1936
Poster of Two-Fisted Gentleman
Two-Fisted Gentleman
John Hamilton was
49 in Two-Fisted Gentleman
as 'Frank Boyd'.
Sat, Aug 15 1936
Poster of Stand Up and Cheer!
Stand Up and Cheer!
John Hamilton was
47 in Stand Up and Cheer!
as 'Presidential Naval Aide'.
Fri, May 04 1934
Poster of Keep 'Em Rolling
Keep 'Em Rolling
John Hamilton was
47 in Keep 'Em Rolling
as 'Major in France Battlefield'.
Fri, Mar 02 1934
Poster of The Trans-Atlantic Mystery
The Trans-Atlantic Mystery
John Hamilton was
45 in The Trans-Atlantic Mystery
as 'Inspector Carr'.
Wed, Aug 31 1932
Poster of The Crane Poison Case
The Crane Poison Case
John Hamilton was
45 in The Crane Poison Case
as 'Inspector Carr'.
Fri, Jul 08 1932
Poster of The Side Show Mystery
The Side Show Mystery
John Hamilton was
45 in The Side Show Mystery
as 'Inspector Carr'.
Wed, Jun 01 1932
Poster of Murder in the Pullman
Murder in the Pullman
John Hamilton was
45 in Murder in the Pullman
as 'Detective'.
Sun, May 01 1932
Poster of The Cole Case
The Cole Case
John Hamilton was
45 in The Cole Case
as 'Inspector Carr'.
Fri, Apr 01 1932
Poster of The Skull Murder Mystery
The Skull Murder Mystery
John Hamilton was
45 in The Skull Murder Mystery
as 'Inspector Carr'.
Tue, Mar 01 1932
Poster of The Studio Murder Mystery
The Studio Murder Mystery
John Hamilton was
45 in The Studio Murder Mystery
as 'Insp. Carr'.
Wed, Feb 17 1932
Poster of The Symphony Murder Mystery
The Symphony Murder Mystery
John Hamilton was
44 in The Symphony Murder Mystery
as 'Insp. Carr'.
Wed, Jan 13 1932
Poster of The Week End Mystery
The Week End Mystery
John Hamilton was
44 in The Week End Mystery
Tue, Dec 01 1931
Poster of The Wall Street Mystery
The Wall Street Mystery
John Hamilton was
44 in The Wall Street Mystery
as 'Inspector Carr'.
Wed, Nov 04 1931
Poster of The Clyde Mystery
The Clyde Mystery
John Hamilton was
44 in The Clyde Mystery
as 'Inspector Carr'.
Thu, Oct 01 1931
Poster of Success
Success
John Hamilton was
44 in Success
as 'Mr. Kelly - Molly's Father'.
Tue, Jun 30 1931
Poster of The Gigolo Racket
The Gigolo Racket
John Hamilton was
44 in The Gigolo Racket
as 'George Burke'.
Mon, Jun 15 1931
Poster of Heads Up
Heads Up
John Hamilton was
43 in Heads Up
as 'Capt. Whitney'.
Fri, Oct 10 1930
Poster of Dangerous Nan McGrew
Dangerous Nan McGrew
John Hamilton was
43 in Dangerous Nan McGrew
as 'Grant'.
Sun, Jun 22 1930
Poster of At the Villa Rose
At the Villa Rose
John Hamilton was
43 in At the Villa Rose
as 'Starling'.
Wed, Feb 05 1930
Poster of The Burgomaster of Stilemonde
The Burgomaster of Stilemonde
John Hamilton was
42 in The Burgomaster of Stilemonde
as 'Odilion van Belle'.
Mon, May 20 1929
Poster of The Three Kings
The Three Kings
John Hamilton was
41 in The Three Kings
as 'Charlie King'.
Fri, Nov 16 1928
Poster of The Ringer
The Ringer
John Hamilton was
41 in The Ringer
as 'John Lenley'.
Wed, Aug 29 1928
Poster of A South Sea Bubble
A South Sea Bubble
John Hamilton was
41 in A South Sea Bubble
as 'Tony Gates'.
Fri, Aug 03 1928
Poster of The Silver Lining
The Silver Lining
John Hamilton was
41 in The Silver Lining
as 'John Hurst'.
Wed, Feb 01 1928

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of New York Confidential
New York Confidential
John Hamilton would have been no older than
71 in New York Confidential
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of State Trooper
State Trooper
John Hamilton was
69+ in State Trooper
as 'Oscar'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1956
Poster of Hey, Jeannie!
Hey, Jeannie!
John Hamilton was
69+ in Hey, Jeannie!
as 'Mr. Barker'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1956
Poster of The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo
John Hamilton was
69+ in The Count of Monte Cristo
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 20 1956
Poster of Screen Director's Playhouse
Screen Director's Playhouse
John Hamilton was
68+ in Screen Director's Playhouse
as 'Mr. Campo (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Captain Midnight
Captain Midnight
John Hamilton was
67+ in Captain Midnight
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 04 1954
Poster of Passport to Danger
Passport to Danger
John Hamilton was
67+ in Passport to Danger
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 1954
Poster of I Led Three Lives
I Led Three Lives
John Hamilton was
65+ in I Led Three Lives
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre
John Hamilton was
65+ in The Ford Television Theatre
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
John Hamilton was
65+ in Cavalcade of America
as 'Colonel Norton, Porter'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
John Hamilton was
65+ in Adventures of Superman
as 'Perry White'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952
Poster of The Roy Rogers Show
The Roy Rogers Show
John Hamilton was
64+ in The Roy Rogers Show
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 30 1951
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
John Hamilton was
64+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as '"Jeroboam" Captain'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of The Adventures of Kit Carson
The Adventures of Kit Carson
John Hamilton was
64+ in The Adventures of Kit Carson
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 11 1951
Poster of Tales of Tomorrow
Tales of Tomorrow
John Hamilton was
64+ in Tales of Tomorrow
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 03 1951
Poster of The Cisco Kid
The Cisco Kid
John Hamilton was
63+ in The Cisco Kid
as 'John Mitchell, Thomas T. Trimble, Sheriff'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 05 1950
Poster of The Gene Autry Show
The Gene Autry Show
John Hamilton was
63+ in The Gene Autry Show
as 'Dan Parker, Jonathan Diggers'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 1950
Poster of The Ed Wynn Show
The Ed Wynn Show
John Hamilton was
62+ in The Ed Wynn Show
as 'Self - Ed's Doctor (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1949