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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
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 1958
Poster of Chicago Confidential
Chicago Confidential
John Hamilton was 70 in Chicago Confidential as 'Emory Morgan - Attorney (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1955
Poster of Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull
John Hamilton was 67 in Sitting Bull as 'Ulysses S. Grant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1954
Poster of Moby Dick
Moby Dick
John Hamilton was 67 in Moby Dick as ''Jeroboam' Captain'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1954
Poster of City Story
City Story
John Hamilton was 67 in City Story
Movie Released: Wed, May 05 1954
Poster of The Miami Story
The Miami Story
John Hamilton was 67 in The Miami Story as 'Clifton Staley'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1954
Poster of Man of Conflict
Man of Conflict
John Hamilton was 66 in Man of Conflict as 'Mr. Cornwall'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1953
Poster of Donovan's Brain
Donovan's Brain
John Hamilton was 66 in Donovan's Brain as 'Mr. McNish (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1953
Poster of Iron Mountain Trail
Iron Mountain Trail
John Hamilton was 66 in Iron Mountain Trail as 'Circuit Judge'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1953
Poster of Jack McCall, Desperado
Jack McCall, Desperado
John Hamilton was 66 in Jack McCall, Desperado as 'Col. Cornish'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1953
Poster of The Studebaker Story
The Studebaker Story
John Hamilton was 65 in The Studebaker Story as 'Father Studebaker'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 24 1952
Poster of Listen Judge
Listen Judge
John Hamilton was 65 in Listen Judge as 'George Morton (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 1952
Poster of Target
Target
John Hamilton was 65 in Target as 'Bailey'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1952
Poster of The McGurk Way
The McGurk Way
John Hamilton was 65 in The McGurk Way as 'Speaker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 03 1952
Poster of Criminal Lawyer
Criminal Lawyer
John Hamilton was 64 in Criminal Lawyer as 'Police Captain Loomis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 23 1951
Poster of Million Dollar Pursuit
Million Dollar Pursuit
John Hamilton was 64 in Million Dollar Pursuit as 'Police Inspector Morgan'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1951
Poster of Badman's Gold
Badman's Gold
John Hamilton was 64 in Badman's Gold as 'The Marshal'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 02 1951
Poster of Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
John Hamilton was 64 in Sugarfoot as 'Judge Backus'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 11 1951
Poster of The Flying Missile
The Flying Missile
John Hamilton was 63 in The Flying Missile as 'Senator, Second Senator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1950
Poster of The Missourians
The Missourians
John Hamilton was 63 in The Missourians as 'Mayor Grant McDowall'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 1950
Poster of Bunco Squad
Bunco Squad
John Hamilton was 63 in Bunco Squad as 'John Deming (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1950
Poster of The Men
The Men
John Hamilton was 63 in The Men as 'Justice of the Peace (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1950
Poster of The Invisible Monster
The Invisible Monster
John Hamilton was 63 in The Invisible Monster as '"Henry Miller"'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1950
Poster of Pioneer Marshal
Pioneer Marshal
John Hamilton was 62 in Pioneer Marshal as 'Man with Bracelet'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 1949
Poster of Strange Bargain
Strange Bargain
John Hamilton was 62 in Strange Bargain as 'Employee at Meeting (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1949
Poster of Alias the Champ
Alias the Champ
John Hamilton was 62 in Alias the Champ as 'Police Commissioner Bronson'.
Movie Released: 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]'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 29 1949
Poster of The Wyoming Bandit
The Wyoming Bandit
John Hamilton was 62 in The Wyoming Bandit as 'Marshal'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 23 1949
Poster of Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific
John Hamilton was 62 in Canadian Pacific as 'Pere Lacomb'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 19 1949
Poster of The Judge
The Judge
John Hamilton was 62 in The Judge as 'Lt. Edwards'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 31 1949
Poster of Sheriff of Wichita
Sheriff of Wichita
John Hamilton was 62 in Sheriff of Wichita as 'Prison Warden'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 02 1948
Poster of The Checkered Coat
The Checkered Coat
John Hamilton was 61 in The Checkered Coat as 'Marcus Anson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1948
Poster of High Wall
High Wall
John Hamilton was 60 in High Wall as 'Police Surgeon (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 1947
Poster of Key Witness
Key Witness
John Hamilton was 60 in Key Witness as 'R. C. Hurlbert - Coroner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1947
Poster of News Hounds
News Hounds
John Hamilton was 60 in News Hounds as 'Timothy X. 'Big Tim' Donlin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 13 1947
Poster of Too Many Winners
Too Many Winners
John Hamilton was 60 in Too Many Winners as 'Albert Payson'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 24 1947
Poster of Violence
Violence
John Hamilton was 60 in Violence as 'Dr. Chalmers'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 1947
Poster of Magnificent Doll
Magnificent Doll
John Hamilton was 59 in Magnificent Doll as 'Mr. Witherspoon'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1946
Poster of Wife Wanted
Wife Wanted
John Hamilton was 59 in Wife Wanted as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1946
Poster of The Brute Man
The Brute Man
John Hamilton was 59 in The Brute Man as 'Professor Cushman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1946
Poster of Step by Step
Step by Step
John Hamilton was 59 in Step by Step as 'Police Capt. Edmonds'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1946
Poster of One Exciting Week
One Exciting Week
John Hamilton was 59 in One Exciting Week as 'Dr. Jones (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 1946
Poster of Badman's Territory
Badman's Territory
John Hamilton was 59 in Badman's Territory as 'Commissioner Taylor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 1946
Poster of The Phantom Rider
The Phantom Rider
John Hamilton was 59 in The Phantom Rider as 'Senator Williams'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 26 1946
Poster of Northwest Trail
Northwest Trail
John Hamilton was 58 in Northwest Trail as 'John Owens'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 1945
Poster of Sensation Hunters
Sensation Hunters
John Hamilton was 58 in Sensation Hunters as 'Night Court Judge'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 05 1945
Poster of On Stage Everybody
On Stage Everybody
John Hamilton was 58 in On Stage Everybody as 'Mr. Smoothasilk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1945
Poster of Circumstantial Evidence
Circumstantial Evidence
John Hamilton was 58 in Circumstantial Evidence as 'Gov. Hanlon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1945
Poster of The Great Flamarion
The Great Flamarion
John Hamilton was 57 in The Great Flamarion as 'Coroner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1945
Poster of Mom and Dad
Mom and Dad
John Hamilton was 57 in Mom and Dad as 'Dr. Burnell'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1944
Poster of Crazy Knights
Crazy Knights
John Hamilton was 57 in Crazy Knights as 'Mr. Gardner'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 1944
Poster of Wilson
Wilson
John Hamilton was 57 in Wilson as 'Legislator in Wilson's Office (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1944
Poster of Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday
John Hamilton was 57 in Christmas Holiday as 'Foreman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 31 1944
Poster of Action in Arabia
Action in Arabia
John Hamilton was 57 in Action in Arabia as 'Mr. Hamilton'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 17 1944
Poster of Standing Room Only
Standing Room Only
John Hamilton was 56 in Standing Room Only as 'General'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1944
Poster of Government Girl
Government Girl
John Hamilton was 56 in Government Girl as 'Irate Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1943
Poster of Crazy House
Crazy House
John Hamilton was 56 in Crazy House as 'Outraged Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1943
Poster of Larceny with Music
Larceny with Music
John Hamilton was 56 in Larceny with Music as 'Important banker'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1943
Poster of Aerial Gunner
Aerial Gunner
John Hamilton was 56 in Aerial Gunner as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1943
Poster of Phantom Killer
Phantom Killer
John Hamilton was 55 in Phantom Killer as 'John G. Harrison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1942
Poster of Across the Pacific
Across the Pacific
John Hamilton was 55 in Across the Pacific as 'Court-Martial President'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1942
Poster of Escape from Crime
Escape from Crime
John Hamilton was 55 in Escape from Crime as 'Rafferty'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 25 1942
Poster of The Big Shot
The Big Shot
John Hamilton was 55 in The Big Shot as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 1942
Poster of Syncopation
Syncopation
John Hamilton was 55 in Syncopation
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1942
Poster of Dr. Broadway
Dr. Broadway
John Hamilton was 55 in Dr. Broadway as 'Inspector'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1942
Poster of I Was Framed
I Was Framed
John Hamilton was 55 in I Was Framed as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1942
Poster of Pacific Blackout
Pacific Blackout
John Hamilton was 54 in Pacific Blackout as 'Police Captain'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1941
Poster of Borrowed Hero
Borrowed Hero
John Hamilton was 54 in Borrowed Hero as 'William Brooks'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1941
Poster of The Great Man's Lady
The Great Man's Lady
John Hamilton was 54 in The Great Man's Lady as 'Sen. Grant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1941
Poster of The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon
John Hamilton was 54 in The Maltese Falcon as 'District Attorney Bryan'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1941
Poster of Sucker List
Sucker List
John Hamilton was 54 in Sucker List as 'James Sawyer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1941
Poster of Strange Alibi
Strange Alibi
John Hamilton was 54 in Strange Alibi as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1941
Poster of Meet John Doe
Meet John Doe
John Hamilton was 54 in Meet John Doe as 'Jim (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1941
Poster of Flight from Destiny
Flight from Destiny
John Hamilton was 54 in Flight from Destiny as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1941
Poster of Flight Command
Flight Command
John Hamilton was 53 in Flight Command as 'Pensacola Commander'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 09 1940
Poster of You, the People
You, the People
John Hamilton was 53 in You, the People as 'Frank Y. Carter'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1940
Poster of Boom Town
Boom Town
John Hamilton was 53 in Boom Town as 'McMasters' Defense Attorney (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1940
Poster of The Golden Fleecing
The Golden Fleecing
John Hamilton was 53 in The Golden Fleecing as 'Judge (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1940
Poster of Tear Gas Squad
Tear Gas Squad
John Hamilton was 53 in Tear Gas Squad as 'Chief Ferris'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1940
Poster of Johnny Apollo
Johnny Apollo
John Hamilton was 53 in Johnny Apollo as 'Night Court Judge'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1940
Poster of Invisible Stripes
Invisible Stripes
John Hamilton was 52 in Invisible Stripes as 'Captain Johnson (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 1939
Poster of Swanee River
Swanee River
John Hamilton was 52 in Swanee River as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1939
Poster of Old Hickory
Old Hickory
John Hamilton was 52 in Old Hickory as 'Governor Clairborne of Louisiana'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 18 1939
Poster of The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties
John Hamilton was 52 in The Roaring Twenties as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 1939
Poster of Espionage Agent
Espionage Agent
John Hamilton was 52 in Espionage Agent as 'Code Room Instructor'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1939
Poster of Full Confession
Full Confession
John Hamilton was 52 in Full Confession as 'The Judge (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1939
Poster of The Forgotten Woman
The Forgotten Woman
John Hamilton was 52 in The Forgotten Woman as 'Dr. May'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1939
Poster of Blind Alley
Blind Alley
John Hamilton was 52 in Blind Alley as 'Warden'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1939
Poster of Forged Passport
Forged Passport
John Hamilton was 52 in Forged Passport as 'Jack Rogers aka 'Lefty''.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 1939
Poster of I Stand Accused
I Stand Accused
John Hamilton was 51 in I Stand Accused as 'Defense Attorney Brower'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1938
Poster of Girls on Probation
Girls on Probation
John Hamilton was 51 in Girls on Probation as 'Police Chief'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1938
Poster of Mr. Wong, Detective
Mr. Wong, Detective
John Hamilton was 51 in Mr. Wong, Detective as 'Simon Dayton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1938
Poster of Boys Town
Boys Town
John Hamilton was 51 in Boys Town as 'Prison Warden (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1938
Poster of Hunted Men
Hunted Men
John Hamilton was 51 in Hunted Men as 'Police Commissioner, CommissionerPolice'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1938
Poster of Doctor Rhythm
Doctor Rhythm
John Hamilton was 51 in Doctor Rhythm as 'Insp. Bryce'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 1938
Poster of Over the Wall
Over the Wall
John Hamilton was 51 in Over the Wall as 'Warden Vance'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1938
Poster of Murder Is News
Murder Is News
John Hamilton was 50 in Murder Is News as 'David Corning'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1937
Poster of Missing Witnesses
Missing Witnesses
John Hamilton was 50 in Missing Witnesses as 'Police Chief Elmer H. Davis (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 11 1937
Poster of Night Club Scandal
Night Club Scandal
John Hamilton was 50 in Night Club Scandal as 'Governor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1937
Poster of Dangerously Yours
Dangerously Yours
John Hamilton was 50 in Dangerously Yours as 'Roberts'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 29 1937
Poster of Bad Guy
Bad Guy
John Hamilton was 50 in Bad Guy as 'Warden'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1937
Poster of Seventh Heaven
Seventh Heaven
John Hamilton was 50 in Seventh Heaven as 'Gendarme'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1937
Poster of Two Wise Maids
Two Wise Maids
John Hamilton was 50 in Two Wise Maids as 'Grover Wentworth'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 15 1937
Poster of Torture Money
Torture Money
John Hamilton was 49 in Torture Money as 'Capt. Michael Karnahan (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1937
Poster of A Man Betrayed
A Man Betrayed
John Hamilton was 49 in A Man Betrayed as 'Mr. Carlton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1936
Poster of Lady from Nowhere
Lady from Nowhere
John Hamilton was 49 in Lady from Nowhere as 'Commissioner'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 1936
Poster of Legion of Terror
Legion of Terror
John Hamilton was 49 in Legion of Terror as 'Cummings'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1936
Poster of Craig's Wife
Craig's Wife
John Hamilton was 49 in Craig's Wife as 'Detective (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1936
Poster of Two-Fisted Gentleman
Two-Fisted Gentleman
John Hamilton was 49 in Two-Fisted Gentleman as 'Frank Boyd'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1932
Poster of The Cole Case
The Cole Case
John Hamilton was 45 in The Cole Case as 'Inspector Carr'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 13 1932
Poster of The Week End Mystery
The Week End Mystery
John Hamilton was 44 in The Week End Mystery
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1931
Poster of The Clyde Mystery
The Clyde Mystery
John Hamilton was 44 in The Clyde Mystery as 'Inspector Carr'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1931
Poster of Success
Success
John Hamilton was 44 in Success as 'Mr. Kelly - Molly's Father'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 1931
Poster of The Gigolo Racket
The Gigolo Racket
John Hamilton was 44 in The Gigolo Racket as 'George Burke'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 15 1931
Poster of Heads Up
Heads Up
John Hamilton was 43 in Heads Up as 'Capt. Whitney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1930
Poster of Dangerous Nan McGrew
Dangerous Nan McGrew
John Hamilton was 43 in Dangerous Nan McGrew as 'Grant'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1929
Poster of The Three Kings
The Three Kings
John Hamilton was 41 in The Three Kings as 'Charlie King'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1928
Poster of The Ringer
The Ringer
John Hamilton was 41 in The Ringer as 'John Lenley'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1928
Poster of The Silver Lining
The Silver Lining
John Hamilton was 41 in The Silver Lining as 'John Hurst'.
Movie Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of State Trooper
State Trooper
John Hamilton was 69+ in State Trooper as 'Oscar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1956
Poster of Hey, Jeannie!
Hey, Jeannie!
John Hamilton was 69+ in Hey, Jeannie! as 'Mr. Barker'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Captain Midnight
Captain Midnight
John Hamilton was 67+ in Captain Midnight
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 04 1954
Poster of Passport to Danger
Passport to Danger
John Hamilton was 67+ in Passport to Danger
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 11 1951
Poster of Tales of Tomorrow
Tales of Tomorrow
John Hamilton was 64+ in Tales of Tomorrow
TV Show Released: 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, Sheriff, Thomas T. Trimble'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1949