Bernie Hamilton
Acting Born Jun 12, 1928 Died Dec 30, 2008 East Los Angeles, California, USA 61 credits
Biography
Bernie Hamilton works in acting. Born June 12, 1928 in East Los Angeles, California, USA. Died December 30, 2008. Archytele tracks 61 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Moon High
Galactica 1980
Starsky & HutchBucktown
The Six Million Dollar ManThat's My Mama
Police StoryScream Blacula Scream
Sanford and SonHammer
All in the FamilyThe OrganizationTarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones
The Bold Ones: The SenatorA Clear and Present DangerThe LosersWalk the Walk
The Lost Man
The Name of the GameThe Name of the GameThe SwimmerTarzan and the Four O'Clock Army
IronsideJudd, for the DefenseSullivan's EmpireStranger on the Run
TarzanRun, Buddy, Run
Run for Your LifeSynanon
One Potato, Two Potato
The Great AdventureThe Greatest Show on EarthCaptain Sindbad
The VirginianThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour13 West Street
The Dick Van Dyke ShowBen Casey87th PrecinctCain's HundredUnderworld U.S.A.
The Young OneLet No Man Write My Epitaph
The Twilight ZoneUp PeriscopeCry ToughTake a Giant Step
Congo CrossingThe Girl He Left Behind
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsJungle JimKismet
Carmen JonesJungle Man-Eaters
General Electric Theater
Bright VictoryMysterious IslandThe Harlem Globetrotters
The Jackie Robinson Story
Full Filmography
61 titles- Full Moon High (1981) as Hijacker #2
- Galactica 1980 (1980) as Police Chief
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Harold Dobey
- Bucktown (1975) as Harley
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Lt. Dobbs
- That's My Mama (1974)
- Police Story (1973)
- Scream Blacula Scream (1973) as Ragman
- Sanford and Son (1972)
- Hammer (1972) as Davis
- All in the Family (1971) as Walter
- The Organization (1971) as Lt. Jessop
- Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones (1971) as Shambu
- The Bold Ones: The Senator (1970) as Dr. Benjamin Edwards
- A Clear and Present Danger (1970) as House
- The Losers (1970) as Capt. Jackson
- Walk the Walk (1970) as Mike
- The Lost Man (1969) as Reggie Page
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Doc Cullen
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Jason
- The Swimmer (1968) as Chauffeur
- Tarzan and the Four O'Clock Army (1968) as Chaka
- Ironside (1967)
- Judd, for the Defense (1967)
- Sullivan's Empire (1967) as Amando
- Stranger on the Run (1967) as Dickory
- Tarzan (1966)
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966)
- Run for Your Life (1965) as J.C.
- Synanon (1965) as Pete
- One Potato, Two Potato (1964) as Frank Richards
- The Great Adventure (1963) as Wilbur Jones
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)
- Captain Sindbad (1963) as Quinius
- The Virginian (1962) as Ransome Kiley
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Convict #2
- 13 West Street (1962) as Negro
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Nelson
- Ben Casey (1961)
- 87th Precinct (1961) as Officer Kendal
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Willie Carter
- Underworld U.S.A. (1961) as Investigator
- The Devil at 4 O'Clock (1961) as Charlie
- The Young One (1960) as Traver
- Let No Man Write My Epitaph (1960) as Goodbye George
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Coley
- Up Periscope (1959) as Seaman Weary
- Cry Tough (1959)
- Take a Giant Step (1959) as Bar Sharpie
- Congo Crossing (1956) as Pompala
- The Girl He Left Behind (1956) as Corporal West
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dawson
- Jungle Jim (1955)
- Kismet (1955) as Pearl Merchant (uncredited)
- Carmen Jones (1954) as Reporter
- Jungle Man-Eaters (1954) as Zuwaba
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Christy
- Bright Victory (1951) as Soldier (uncredited)
- Mysterious Island (1951) as Neb
- The Harlem Globetrotters (1951) as Higgins
- The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) as Ernie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bernie Hamilton best known for?
Bernie Hamilton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Galactica 1980 (1980), Starsky & Hutch (1975), The Six Million Dollar Man (1974), The Break-Up (2006).
When and where was Bernie Hamilton born?
Bernie Hamilton was born on June 12, 1928 in East Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on December 30, 2008.
How many credits does Bernie Hamilton have?
Bernie Hamilton has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 1981.
What is Bernie Hamilton's background in cinema and television?
Solid character actor that for various reasons never became a star. He is perhaps best known for his role as the tough police captain in the hit 1970s television series, "Starsky and Hutch." Other notable credits include Luis Buñuel's English-language film, "The Young One" (1960) where he plays a jazz musician who flee...
Bernie Hamilton by the numbers
61credits
34films
27TV series
1950–1981active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Coley — aged about 31
- All in the Family (1971) as Walter — aged about 43
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Convict #2 — aged about 34
- 87th Precinct (1961) as Officer Kendal — aged about 33
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dawson — aged about 27
- Judd, for the Defense (1967) — aged about 39
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