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Murray Hamilton

Bio: Murray Hamilton (1919-1986) was an American actor who appeared in many films and TV series. He is best known for his role as Mayor Larry Vaughn in the 1975 film "Jaws" and its sequels, "Jaws 2" and "Jaws: The Revenge"
Born: Sat, Mar 24 1923
Birthplace: Washington, North Carolina, USA

Death: Mon, Sep 01 1986
Murray Hamilton is 63 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Making of '1941'
The Making of '1941'
Murray Hamilton would have been no older than 63 in The Making of '1941' as '(archive)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 28 1996
Poster of James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Murray Hamilton would have been no older than 63 in James Stewart: A Wonderful Life as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of The Last Days of Patton
The Last Days of Patton
Murray Hamilton would have been no older than 63 in The Last Days of Patton as 'Gen. Hobart "Hap" Gay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1986
Poster of Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse
Murray Hamilton was 63 in Whoops Apocalypse as 'Jack 'Kill the Commies' Preston (Former US President)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 1986
Poster of Too Scared to Scream
Too Scared to Scream
Murray Hamilton was 61 in Too Scared to Scream as 'Jack Oberman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1984
Poster of Summer Girl
Summer Girl
Murray Hamilton was 60 in Summer Girl as 'Jack Reardon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 11 1983
Poster of Mazes and Monsters
Mazes and Monsters
Murray Hamilton was 59 in Mazes and Monsters as 'Lt. John Martini'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 27 1982
Poster of Hysterical
Hysterical
Murray Hamilton was 59 in Hysterical as 'The Mayor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1982
Poster of All the Way Home
All the Way Home
Murray Hamilton was 58 in All the Way Home as 'Joel Lynch'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1981
Poster of Brubaker
Brubaker
Murray Hamilton was 57 in Brubaker as 'John Deach'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1980
Poster of Swan Song
Swan Song
Murray Hamilton was 56 in Swan Song as 'Jack McCauley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1980
Poster of 1941
1941
Murray Hamilton was 56 in 1941 as 'Claude Crumn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1979
Poster of The Amityville Horror
The Amityville Horror
Murray Hamilton was 56 in The Amityville Horror as 'Father Ryan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1979
Poster of A Last Cry for Help
A Last Cry for Help
Murray Hamilton was 55 in A Last Cry for Help as 'Ralph Muir'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1979
Poster of Donovan's Kid
Donovan's Kid
Murray Hamilton was 55 in Donovan's Kid as 'Henry Carpenter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1979
Poster of Jaws 2
Jaws 2
Murray Hamilton was 55 in Jaws 2 as 'Mayor Larry Vaughn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1978
Poster of Casey's Shadow
Casey's Shadow
Murray Hamilton was 54 in Casey's Shadow as 'Tom Patterson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Killer on Board
Killer on Board
Murray Hamilton was 54 in Killer on Board as 'Dr. Ned Folger'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1977
Poster of Damnation Alley
Damnation Alley
Murray Hamilton was 54 in Damnation Alley as 'Gen. Landers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1977
Poster of Murder at the World Series
Murder at the World Series
Murray Hamilton was 53 in Murder at the World Series as 'Harvey Murkison'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1977
Poster of The Drowning Pool
The Drowning Pool
Murray Hamilton was 52 in The Drowning Pool as 'Kilbourne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1975
Poster of Jaws
Jaws
Murray Hamilton was 52 in Jaws as 'Vaughn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1975
Poster of After the Fall
After the Fall
Murray Hamilton was 50 in After the Fall as 'Mickey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1974
Poster of The Way We Were
The Way We Were
Murray Hamilton was 50 in The Way We Were as 'Brooks Carpenter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1973
Poster of Murdock's Gang
Murdock's Gang
Murray Hamilton was 49 in Murdock's Gang as 'Harold Talbot'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Incident on a Dark Street
Incident on a Dark Street
Murray Hamilton was 49 in Incident on a Dark Street as 'Edmund Schilling'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1973
Poster of Deadly Harvest
Deadly Harvest
Murray Hamilton was 49 in Deadly Harvest as 'Sheriff Bill Jessup'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1972
Poster of The Harness
The Harness
Murray Hamilton was 48 in The Harness as 'Roy Kern'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1971
Poster of The Failing of Raymond
The Failing of Raymond
Murray Hamilton was 48 in The Failing of Raymond as 'Sgt. Manzak'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 27 1971
Poster of A Tattered Web
A Tattered Web
Murray Hamilton was 48 in A Tattered Web as 'Sgt. Joe Marcus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1971
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Murray Hamilton was 48 in Cannon as 'Virgil Holley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1971
Poster of If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium
If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium
Murray Hamilton was 46 in If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium as 'Fred Ferguson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 24 1969
Poster of The Brotherhood
The Brotherhood
Murray Hamilton was 45 in The Brotherhood as 'Jim Egan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1968
Poster of Danger Has Two Faces
Danger Has Two Faces
Murray Hamilton was 45 in Danger Has Two Faces as 'Colonel Jack Forbes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1968
Poster of The Boston Strangler
The Boston Strangler
Murray Hamilton was 45 in The Boston Strangler as 'Det. Frank McAfee'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 1968
Poster of No Way to Treat a Lady
No Way to Treat a Lady
Murray Hamilton was 44 in No Way to Treat a Lady as 'Inspector Haines'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 1968
Poster of Sergeant Ryker
Sergeant Ryker
Murray Hamilton was 44 in Sergeant Ryker as 'Capt. Appleton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1968
Poster of The Graduate
The Graduate
Murray Hamilton was 44 in The Graduate as 'Mr. Robinson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1967
Poster of A Bell for Adano
A Bell for Adano
Murray Hamilton was 44 in A Bell for Adano as 'Sgt. Leonard Borth'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1967
Poster of Seconds
Seconds
Murray Hamilton was 43 in Seconds as 'Charlie Evans'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1966
Poster of An American Dream
An American Dream
Murray Hamilton was 43 in An American Dream as 'Arthur Kabot'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1966
Poster of Inherit the Wind
Inherit the Wind
Murray Hamilton was 42 in Inherit the Wind as 'E.K. Hornbeck'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1965
Poster of The Cardinal
The Cardinal
Murray Hamilton was 40 in The Cardinal as 'Lafe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1963
Poster of 13 Frightened Girls
13 Frightened Girls
Murray Hamilton was 40 in 13 Frightened Girls as 'Wally Sanders'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 1963
Poster of Papa's Delicate Condition
Papa's Delicate Condition
Murray Hamilton was 39 in Papa's Delicate Condition as 'Mr. Harvey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1963
Poster of The Farmer's Daughter
The Farmer's Daughter
Murray Hamilton was 38 in The Farmer's Daughter as 'Nordick'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 14 1962
Poster of The Hustler
The Hustler
Murray Hamilton was 38 in The Hustler as 'Findley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 25 1961
Poster of Escape to Sonoita
Escape to Sonoita
Murray Hamilton was 37 in Escape to Sonoita as 'Marsh'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 26 1960
Poster of Tall Story
Tall Story
Murray Hamilton was 37 in Tall Story as 'Coach Sandy Hardy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1960
Poster of The FBI Story
The FBI Story
Murray Hamilton was 36 in The FBI Story as 'Sam Crandall'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1959
Poster of Anatomy of a Murder
Anatomy of a Murder
Murray Hamilton was 36 in Anatomy of a Murder as 'Alphonse Paquette'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1959
Poster of Houseboat
Houseboat
Murray Hamilton was 35 in Houseboat as 'Capt. Alan Wilson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1958
Poster of No Time for Sergeants
No Time for Sergeants
Murray Hamilton was 35 in No Time for Sergeants as 'Irving S. Blanchard'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1958
Poster of Too Much, Too Soon
Too Much, Too Soon
Murray Hamilton was 35 in Too Much, Too Soon as 'Charlie Snow'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1958
Poster of Darby's Rangers
Darby's Rangers
Murray Hamilton was 34 in Darby's Rangers as 'Sims Delancey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 1958
Poster of Jeanne Eagels
Jeanne Eagels
Murray Hamilton was 34 in Jeanne Eagels as 'Chick O'Hara'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1957
Poster of The Spirit of St. Louis
The Spirit of St. Louis
Murray Hamilton was 34 in The Spirit of St. Louis as 'Bud Gurney'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1957
Poster of The Girl He Left Behind
The Girl He Left Behind
Murray Hamilton was 33 in The Girl He Left Behind as 'Sgt. Clyde'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1956
Poster of Toward the Unknown
Toward the Unknown
Murray Hamilton was 33 in Toward the Unknown as 'Maj. Bromo Lee'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1956
Poster of The Whistle at Eaton Falls
The Whistle at Eaton Falls
Murray Hamilton was 28 in The Whistle at Eaton Falls as 'Al Webster'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 02 1951
Poster of Bright Victory
Bright Victory
Murray Hamilton was 28 in Bright Victory as 'Pete Hamilton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1951
Poster of Something for the Boys
Something for the Boys
Murray Hamilton was 21 in Something for the Boys as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1944
Poster of Reckless Age
Reckless Age
Murray Hamilton was 21 in Reckless Age as 'Member of Soldier Quartet'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1944
Poster of Song of the Open Road
Song of the Open Road
Murray Hamilton was 21 in Song of the Open Road as 'Crop Corps Kid (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1944

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 Blacke's Magic
Blacke's Magic
Murray Hamilton was 62+ in Blacke's Magic
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 1986
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Murray Hamilton was 62+ in The Golden Girls as 'Big Daddy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Hail to the Chief
Hail to the Chief
Murray Hamilton was 62+ in Hail to the Chief as 'Senator Sam Cotton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Murray Hamilton was 61+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Bud Michaels'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Cover Up
Cover Up
Murray Hamilton was 61+ in Cover Up
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of Mama's Family
Mama's Family
Murray Hamilton was 59+ in Mama's Family
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1983
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
Murray Hamilton was 59+ in Matt Houston
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Bret Maverick
Bret Maverick
Murray Hamilton was 58+ in Bret Maverick
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 01 1981
Poster of B. J. and the Bear
B. J. and the Bear
Murray Hamilton was 55+ in B. J. and the Bear as 'Rutherford T. Grant, Capt. Rutherford T. Grant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 10 1979
Poster of Alice
Alice
Murray Hamilton was 53+ in Alice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of Rich Man, Poor Man
Rich Man, Poor Man
Murray Hamilton was 52+ in Rich Man, Poor Man as 'Sid Gossett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1976
Poster of Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen
Murray Hamilton was 52+ in Ellery Queen
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Murray Hamilton was 50+ in Kojak as 'Harry Harmon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Needles and Pins
Needles and Pins
Murray Hamilton was 50+ in Needles and Pins
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 21 1973
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Murray Hamilton was 49+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Hawkins
Hawkins
Murray Hamilton was 49+ in Hawkins as 'Frank Guilfoyle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 13 1973
Poster of Barnaby Jones
Barnaby Jones
Murray Hamilton was 49+ in Barnaby Jones as 'Clete Belford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1973
Poster of The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
Murray Hamilton was 49+ in The Streets of San Francisco
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of McMillan & Wife
McMillan & Wife
Murray Hamilton was 48+ in McMillan & Wife
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1971
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Murray Hamilton was 48+ in Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Vanished
Vanished
Murray Hamilton was 47+ in Vanished as 'Nick McCann'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 08 1971
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Murray Hamilton was 47+ in Night Gallery
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Murray Hamilton was 46+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Murray Hamilton was 46+ in Medical Center as ', Robert Jennings'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense
Murray Hamilton was 44+ in Judd for the Defense
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Murray Hamilton was 43+ in The Invaders as 'Lewis Dunhill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Murray Hamilton was 43+ in Mission: Impossible
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of The Man Who Never Was
The Man Who Never Was
Murray Hamilton was 43+ in The Man Who Never Was as 'Jack Forbes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1966
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Murray Hamilton was 42+ in The F.B.I. as 'Mike Kessler, Emory Hale, Richard Mills, Doug McElroy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of Run for Your Life
Run for Your Life
Murray Hamilton was 42+ in Run for Your Life as 'Dr. Raphael'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Murray Hamilton was 40+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Capt. Appleton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Murray Hamilton was 40+ in The Fugitive as 'Mel Starling, Joe Steelman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Eleventh Hour
The Eleventh Hour
Murray Hamilton was 39+ in The Eleventh Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of Target: The Corruptors!
Target: The Corruptors!
Murray Hamilton was 38+ in Target: The Corruptors!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Murray Hamilton was 38+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Dr. Haldore Mattern, Lt. Dan Hargrave'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The DuPont Show of the Week
The DuPont Show of the Week
Murray Hamilton was 38+ in The DuPont Show of the Week as 'Bob Fay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Murray Hamilton was 38+ in The Defenders as 'Miles Morgan, D.A. Sid Morgan, District Attorney, Bryan Phelps, Tark Bennett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Murray Hamilton was 37+ in Route 66
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Murray Hamilton was 36+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Mr. Death'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Men Into Space
Men Into Space
Murray Hamilton was 36+ in Men Into Space
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1959
Poster of Love and Marriage
Love and Marriage
Murray Hamilton was 36+ in Love and Marriage as 'Steve Baker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1959
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Murray Hamilton was 35+ in Naked City as 'D.A. Thomas Stevenson, Matt Orman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of The Real McCoys
The Real McCoys
Murray Hamilton was 34+ in The Real McCoys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Murray Hamilton was 34+ in Perry Mason as 'John Davis 'Johnny' Hale'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Murray Hamilton was 34+ in Have Gun, Will Travel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Wire Service
Wire Service
Murray Hamilton was 33+ in Wire Service as 'Ed Holley, Frank Lunt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Murray Hamilton was 32+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Marsh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Murray Hamilton was 32+ in Gunsmoke as 'Jake Buley, Webb Cutter, Calhoun'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Murray Hamilton was 31+ in The Millionaire as 'Chris Daniels'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of Inner Sanctum
Inner Sanctum
Murray Hamilton was 30+ in Inner Sanctum
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 09 1954
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Murray Hamilton was 30+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Mike Finn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Murray Hamilton was 28+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'E.K. Hornbeck, Sgt. Leonard Borth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Murray Hamilton was 28+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Murray Hamilton was 27+ in Lux Video Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Suspense
Suspense
Murray Hamilton was 25+ in Suspense as 'Snow Pearson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Murray Hamilton was 25+ in Studio One as 'Joe Bristol'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Murray Hamilton was 25+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948