John F. Hamilton

John F. Hamilton

Deceased · Born: Nov 7, 1893 · Died: Jul 11, 1967

Personal Details

BornNov 7, 1893 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

The esteemed American character actor, whose cinematic journey commenced in the early 1920s, went on to establish a remarkable career in the world of film. His on-screen persona often took the form of rustic or rough-around-the-edges types, frequently finding himself in Westerns and outdoor adventures.

Career

1954
On the Waterfront
On the Waterfront as 'Pop' Doyle
1949
The Undercover Man
The Undercover Man as Police Desk Sergeant Shannon
1943
Shantytown
Shantytown as Mr. Gorty
Spy Train
Spy Train as Senior Conductor (uncredited)
1942
Men of Texas
Men of Texas as Dwight Douglass (as J. Frank Hamilton)
1940
Gold Rush Maisie
Gold Rush Maisie as Bert Davis
1939