Portrait of Bernie Hamilton

Bernie Hamilton

Bio: Solid character actor that for various reasons never became a star. He is perhaps best known for his role as the tough police captain in the hit 1970s television series, "Starsky and Hutch
Born: Tue, Jun 12 1928
Birthplace: East Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Tue, Dec 30 2008
Bernie Hamilton is 80 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Full Moon High
Full Moon High
Bernie Hamilton was 53 in Full Moon High as 'Hijacker #2'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 04 1981
Poster of Bucktown
Bucktown
Bernie Hamilton was 47 in Bucktown as 'Harley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1975
Poster of Scream Blacula Scream
Scream Blacula Scream
Bernie Hamilton was 45 in Scream Blacula Scream as 'Ragman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1973
Poster of Hammer
Hammer
Bernie Hamilton was 44 in Hammer as 'Davis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 04 1972
Poster of The Organization
The Organization
Bernie Hamilton was 43 in The Organization as 'Lt. Jessop'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1971
Poster of Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones
Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones
Bernie Hamilton was 43 in Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones as 'Shambu'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 1971
Poster of Walk the Walk
Walk the Walk
Bernie Hamilton was 42 in Walk the Walk as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1970
Poster of The Losers
The Losers
Bernie Hamilton was 41 in The Losers as 'Capt. Jackson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 08 1970
Poster of A Clear and Present Danger
A Clear and Present Danger
Bernie Hamilton was 41 in A Clear and Present Danger as 'House'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1970
Poster of The Lost Man
The Lost Man
Bernie Hamilton was 41 in The Lost Man as 'Reggie Page'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1969
Poster of The Swimmer
The Swimmer
Bernie Hamilton was 40 in The Swimmer as 'Chauffeur'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1968
Poster of Tarzan and the Four O'Clock Army
Tarzan and the Four O'Clock Army
Bernie Hamilton was 39 in Tarzan and the Four O'Clock Army as 'Chaka'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1968
Poster of Stranger on the Run
Stranger on the Run
Bernie Hamilton was 39 in Stranger on the Run as 'Dickory'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 1967
Poster of Sullivan's Empire
Sullivan's Empire
Bernie Hamilton was 39 in Sullivan's Empire as 'Amando'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1967
Poster of Synanon
Synanon
Bernie Hamilton was 36 in Synanon as 'Pete'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 05 1965
Poster of One Potato, Two Potato
One Potato, Two Potato
Bernie Hamilton was 36 in One Potato, Two Potato as 'Frank Richards'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 1964
Poster of Captain Sindbad
Captain Sindbad
Bernie Hamilton was 34 in Captain Sindbad as 'Quinius'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1963
Poster of 13 West Street
13 West Street
Bernie Hamilton was 33 in 13 West Street as 'Negro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1962
Poster of The Devil at 4 O'Clock
The Devil at 4 O'Clock
Bernie Hamilton was 33 in The Devil at 4 O'Clock as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1961
Poster of Underworld U.S.A.
Underworld U.S.A.
Bernie Hamilton was 32 in Underworld U.S.A. as 'Investigator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1961
Poster of Let No Man Write My Epitaph
Let No Man Write My Epitaph
Bernie Hamilton was 32 in Let No Man Write My Epitaph as 'Goodbye George'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1960
Poster of The Young One
The Young One
Bernie Hamilton was 32 in The Young One as 'Traver'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 05 1960
Poster of Take a Giant Step
Take a Giant Step
Bernie Hamilton was 31 in Take a Giant Step as 'Bar Sharpie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of Cry Tough
Cry Tough
Bernie Hamilton was 31 in Cry Tough
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1959
Poster of Up Periscope
Up Periscope
Bernie Hamilton was 30 in Up Periscope as 'Seaman Weary'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1959
Poster of The Girl He Left Behind
The Girl He Left Behind
Bernie Hamilton was 28 in The Girl He Left Behind as 'Corporal West'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1956
Poster of Congo Crossing
Congo Crossing
Bernie Hamilton was 28 in Congo Crossing as 'Pompala'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1956
Poster of Kismet
Kismet
Bernie Hamilton was 27 in Kismet as 'Pearl Merchant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1955
Poster of Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones
Bernie Hamilton was 26 in Carmen Jones as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 1954
Poster of Jungle Man-Eaters
Jungle Man-Eaters
Bernie Hamilton was 25 in Jungle Man-Eaters as 'Zuwaba'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1954
Poster of Mysterious Island
Mysterious Island
Bernie Hamilton was 23 in Mysterious Island as 'Neb'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 13 1951
Poster of Bright Victory
Bright Victory
Bernie Hamilton was 23 in Bright Victory as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1951
Poster of The Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters
Bernie Hamilton was 22 in The Harlem Globetrotters as 'Higgins'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1951
Poster of The Jackie Robinson Story
The Jackie Robinson Story
Bernie Hamilton was 21 in The Jackie Robinson Story as 'Ernie'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 16 1950

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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 Galactica 1980
Galactica 1980
Bernie Hamilton was 51+ in Galactica 1980 as 'Police Chief'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 27 1980
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Bernie Hamilton was 47+ in Starsky & Hutch as 'Harold Dobey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of That's My Mama
That's My Mama
Bernie Hamilton was 46+ in That's My Mama
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 04 1974
Poster of The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
Bernie Hamilton was 45+ in The Six Million Dollar Man as 'Lt. Dobbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 1974
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Bernie Hamilton was 44+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
Bernie Hamilton was 43+ in Sanford and Son
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of All in the Family
All in the Family
Bernie Hamilton was 42+ in All in the Family as 'Walter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1971
Poster of The Bold Ones: The Senator
The Bold Ones: The Senator
Bernie Hamilton was 42+ in The Bold Ones: The Senator as 'Dr. Benjamin Edwards'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1970
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Bernie Hamilton was 40+ in The Name of the Game as 'Doc Cullen, Jason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense
Bernie Hamilton was 39+ in Judd for the Defense
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Bernie Hamilton was 38+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Run, Buddy, Run
Run, Buddy, Run
Bernie Hamilton was 38+ in Run, Buddy, Run
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of Tarzan
Tarzan
Bernie Hamilton was 38+ in Tarzan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of Run for Your Life
Run for Your Life
Bernie Hamilton was 37+ in Run for Your Life as 'J.C.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965
Poster of The Great Adventure
The Great Adventure
Bernie Hamilton was 35+ in The Great Adventure as 'Wilbur Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1963
Poster of The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth
Bernie Hamilton was 35+ in The Greatest Show on Earth
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Bernie Hamilton was 34+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Convict #2'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Bernie Hamilton was 34+ in The Virginian as 'Ransome Kiley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Bernie Hamilton was 33+ in The Dick Van Dyke Show as 'Nelson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Bernie Hamilton was 33+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of 87th Precinct
87th Precinct
Bernie Hamilton was 33+ in 87th Precinct as 'Officer Kendal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 1961
Poster of Cain's Hundred
Cain's Hundred
Bernie Hamilton was 33+ in Cain's Hundred as 'Willie Carter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1961
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Bernie Hamilton was 31+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Coley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Bernie Hamilton was 27+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Dawson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Jungle Jim
Jungle Jim
Bernie Hamilton was 27+ in Jungle Jim
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Bernie Hamilton was 24+ in General Electric Theater as 'Christy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953