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James Hampton

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James Wade Hampton (July 9, 1936 – April 7, 2021) was an American actor, television director, and screenwriter. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Hampton (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Born: Thu, Jul 09 1936
Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Death: Wed, Apr 07 2021
James Hampton is 84 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Big Stone Gap
Big Stone Gap
James Hampton was 78 in Big Stone Gap as 'Reverend Manning'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 2014
Poster of The Last Ride
The Last Ride
James Hampton was 75 in The Last Ride as 'Judge Matheny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2012
Poster of Fire from Below
Fire from Below
James Hampton was 72 in Fire from Below as 'Griffith'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel
Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel
James Hampton was 63 in Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel as 'Pediatrician'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Sling Blade
Sling Blade
James Hampton was 60 in Sling Blade as 'Jerry Woolridge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1996
Poster of The Giant of Thunder Mountain
The Giant of Thunder Mountain
James Hampton was 54 in The Giant of Thunder Mountain as 'Jesse (Townsman)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1990
Poster of Pump Up the Volume
Pump Up the Volume
James Hampton was 54 in Pump Up the Volume as 'Arthur Watts'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 1990
Poster of Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
James Hampton was 51 in Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach as 'Mayor of Miami'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 1988
Poster of Teen Wolf Too
Teen Wolf Too
James Hampton was 51 in Teen Wolf Too as 'Uncle Harold'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1987
Poster of Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf
James Hampton was 49 in Teen Wolf as 'Harold Howard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1985
Poster of The Burning Bed
The Burning Bed
James Hampton was 48 in The Burning Bed as 'Police Witness'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 08 1984
Poster of Through the Magic Pyramid
Through the Magic Pyramid
James Hampton was 45 in Through the Magic Pyramid as 'Sam Tuttle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 1981
Poster of Condorman
Condorman
James Hampton was 44 in Condorman as 'Harry Oslo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 1981
Poster of Stand by Your Man
Stand by Your Man
James Hampton was 44 in Stand by Your Man as 'Billy Sherrill'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1981
Poster of Hangar 18
Hangar 18
James Hampton was 43 in Hangar 18 as 'Lew Price'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1980
Poster of The China Syndrome
The China Syndrome
James Hampton was 42 in The China Syndrome as 'Bill Gibson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1979
Poster of The Cat from Outer Space
The Cat from Outer Space
James Hampton was 41 in The Cat from Outer Space as 'Capt. Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1978
Poster of Thaddeus Rose and Eddie
Thaddeus Rose and Eddie
James Hampton was 41 in Thaddeus Rose and Eddie as 'Alvin Karl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 1978
Poster of Three on a Date
Three on a Date
James Hampton was 41 in Three on a Date as 'Ernest'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1978
Poster of The Amazing Howard Hughes
The Amazing Howard Hughes
James Hampton was 40 in The Amazing Howard Hughes as 'Wilbur Peterson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 1977
Poster of Bunco
Bunco
James Hampton was 40 in Bunco
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Hawmps!
Hawmps!
James Hampton was 39 in Hawmps! as 'Howard Clemmons'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1976
Poster of Hustle
Hustle
James Hampton was 39 in Hustle as 'Bus Driver'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of Mackintosh and T.J.
Mackintosh and T.J.
James Hampton was 39 in Mackintosh and T.J. as 'Cotton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1975
Poster of W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
James Hampton was 38 in W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings as 'Junior'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1975
Poster of Force Five
Force Five
James Hampton was 38 in Force Five as 'Lester White'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1975
Poster of Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan
Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan
James Hampton was 38 in Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan as 'Harry Dudley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1975
Poster of The Longest Yard
The Longest Yard
James Hampton was 38 in The Longest Yard as 'Caretaker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1974
Poster of Fade-In
Fade-In
James Hampton was 37 in Fade-In as 'Bud'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1973
Poster of The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
James Hampton was 36 in The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing as 'Jimmy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 1973
Poster of Justin Morgan Had a Horse
Justin Morgan Had a Horse
James Hampton was 35 in Justin Morgan Had a Horse as 'Aaron'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 1972
Poster of Soldier Blue
Soldier Blue
James Hampton was 34 in Soldier Blue as 'Pvt. Menzies'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 1970
Poster of The Cliff Dwellers
The Cliff Dwellers
James Hampton was 25 in The Cliff Dwellers as 'The Boy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962

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 Fired Up
Fired Up
James Hampton was 60+ in Fired Up as 'Ben Franklin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 10 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
James Hampton was 60+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Hope and Gloria
Hope and Gloria
James Hampton was 58+ in Hope and Gloria as 'Bob'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 09 1995
Poster of Hearts Afire
Hearts Afire
James Hampton was 56+ in Hearts Afire as 'Jasper Edmunds'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1992
Poster of Melrose Place
Melrose Place
James Hampton was 55+ in Melrose Place as 'Harry Alan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 1992
Poster of Get a Life
Get a Life
James Hampton was 54+ in Get a Life as 'Fletcher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1990
Poster of Full House
Full House
James Hampton was 51+ in Full House as 'Mr. Malatesta'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1987
Poster of Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf
James Hampton was 50+ in Teen Wolf as 'Harold Howard (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1986
Poster of Otherworld
Otherworld
James Hampton was 48+ in Otherworld
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 26 1985
Poster of Crazy like a Fox
Crazy like a Fox
James Hampton was 48+ in Crazy like a Fox
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 30 1984
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
James Hampton was 48+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Jerry Blevins, Veterinarian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Who's the Boss?
Who's the Boss?
James Hampton was 48+ in Who's the Boss?
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Punky Brewster
Punky Brewster
James Hampton was 48+ in Punky Brewster as 'Jimmy John'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Boone
Boone
James Hampton was 47+ in Boone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1983
Poster of Goodnight, Beantown
Goodnight, Beantown
James Hampton was 46+ in Goodnight, Beantown
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 03 1983
Poster of Mama's Family
Mama's Family
James Hampton was 46+ in Mama's Family
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1983
Poster of Newhart
Newhart
James Hampton was 46+ in Newhart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
James Hampton was 46+ in Matt Houston
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Tales of the Gold Monkey
Tales of the Gold Monkey
James Hampton was 46+ in Tales of the Gold Monkey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1982
Poster of World War III
World War III
James Hampton was 45+ in World War III as 'Richard Hickman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1982
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
James Hampton was 45+ in Simon & Simon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of Maggie
Maggie
James Hampton was 45+ in Maggie as 'Len Weston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 24 1981
Poster of Kaz
Kaz
James Hampton was 42+ in Kaz
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
James Hampton was 38+ in The Rockford Files as 'Aaron Ironwood'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of The Manhunter
The Manhunter
James Hampton was 38+ in The Manhunter
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Hawkins
Hawkins
James Hampton was 36+ in Hawkins as 'Earl Coleman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 13 1973
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
James Hampton was 33+ in Love, American Style as 'John Simpson, Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of The Doris Day Show
The Doris Day Show
James Hampton was 32+ in The Doris Day Show as 'LeRoy B. Simpson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
James Hampton was 31+ in Mannix as 'Billy Lee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Cimarron Strip
Cimarron Strip
James Hampton was 31+ in Cimarron Strip
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 1967
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
James Hampton was 29+ in The F.B.I. as 'Claybourne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of F Troop
F Troop
James Hampton was 29+ in F Troop as 'Hannibal Dobbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1965
Poster of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
James Hampton was 28+ in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1964
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
James Hampton was 26+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
James Hampton was 25+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
James Hampton was 19+ in Gunsmoke as 'Jeb, Eliab Haggen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
James Hampton was 18+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Aaron'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
James Hampton was 7+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944