About Richard Hamilton
Lived 1920 – 2004 (aged 83). Richard Hamilton was an American television actor, film actor, stage actor and actor.
Richard Hamilton (December 31, 1920 – December 21, 2004) was an American film, television, theatre and radio actor. He acted in over seventy radio, movie and television roles. and Morning's at Seven as Carl. He was an active member of The Players club.
Television His television film appearances include F.D.R.: The Last Year (1980), Riviera (1987), the ABC science fiction film Plymouth (1991), and The Yearling (1994). He had a recurring role as Cy Whittaker in the 1981 television series Bret Maverick, and played Big Willy in an episode of Frasier (1996). Other series appearances include Naked City (1963), St. Elsewhere (1983), two episodes of the original 1980s series The Equalizer (1986, 1989), three episodes of Law & Order (1991–1996), Picket Fences (1996), Oz (1997), and Spin City (1998).
Filmography Film
Year Title Role Notes 1963 Ladybug Ladybug JoAnn's Father 1969 Trilogy Man in Automat Segment: "Miriam" 1971 The Hospital Dr. Ronald Casey 1976 One Summer Love Old Car Man Original title: Dragonfly 1980 Resurrection Earl Carpenter 1981 Arthur Bill 1982 I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can Joe 1983 Silkwood Georgie 1984 Protocol Mr. Davis 1985 Heaven Help Us Grandpa 1985 The Sure Thing Bartender 1985 Pale Rider Jed Blankenship 1987 Ironweed Donovan 1989 In Country Grampaw 1992 Mo' Money Judge Harold Lake 1993 Sommersby Doc Evans 1993 The Paint Job Robert 1994 On Deadly Ground Hugh Palmer 1997 Men in Black Agent D (K's first Partner) 1997 Home Alone 3 Cab driver 1998 Zack and Reba Coach Burns 1998 Reach the Rock Ed 1998 Angels in the Attic Bomb Technician 1999 Message in a Bottle Chet 2002 Death to Smoochy Vagrant (final film role)
Television
+ Year Title Role Notes 1963 Naked City Philip Hames 1 episode 1980 F.D.R.: The Last Year Robert Hanagan TV movie 1981–1982 Bret Maverick Cy Whittaker 18 episodes 1983 St. Elsewhere Arthur Schaeffer 1 episode 1986 The Equalizer Otis Hendricks Episode: "Breakpoint" 1987 Riviera Kennedy TV movie 1989 The Equalizer Frank Episode: "The Caper" 1991 Plymouth Mayor Wendell Mackenzies TV movie 1991 Law & Order Ed Conover Episode: "In Memory Of" 1993 Law & Order CPO James Hagen Episode: "Conduct Unbecoming" 1994 The Yearling Pa Forrester TV movie 1996 Law & Order James "Jimmy the Pin" Poulos Episode: "Double Blind" 1996 Frasier Big Willy 1 episode 1996 Picket Fences Mr. Hoffstetter 1 episode 1997 Oz Whitney Munson 1 episode 1998 Spin City Alfred 1 episode
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Hamilton?
American actor (1920–2004)
When was Richard Hamilton born?
Richard Hamilton was born on 31 December 1920 in Chicago.
When did Richard Hamilton die?
Richard Hamilton died on 21 December 2004 in New York.
What was Richard Hamilton's occupation?
Richard Hamilton was a television actor, film actor, stage actor and actor.
What nationality was Richard Hamilton?
Richard Hamilton was American.
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