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Chico Hamilton

Sound Born Sep 20, 1921 Los Angeles, California, USA 7 credits
7
Total Credits
2009
53 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Chico Hamilton works in sound. Born September 20, 1921 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Archytele tracks 7 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Miss USA

as Self - Judge
Film

Sweet Smell of Success

as The Chico Hamilton Quintet

Frequent co-stars

Burt Lancaster 1 shared title
Tony Curtis 1 shared title
Susan Harrison 1 shared title
Martin Milner 1 shared title
Jeff Donnell 1 shared title
Sam Levene 1 shared title
Joe Frisco 1 shared title
Barbara Nichols 1 shared title
Emile Meyer 1 shared title
Edith Atwater 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Jazz Baroness
Jazz Seen
The Sun Goddess
Magic Sticks
Miss USA
Jazz on a Summer's Day
Sweet Smell of Success

Full Filmography

7 titles
  • Miss USA (1963) as Self - Judge
  • Sweet Smell of Success (1957) as The Chico Hamilton Quintet
  • Magic Sticks (1987) as Mr. Jazz
  • Jazz Seen (2001) as Self
  • Jazz on a Summer's Day (1960) as Self
  • The Jazz Baroness (2009) as Self
  • The Sun Goddess (1993)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Chico Hamilton best known for?

Chico Hamilton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Miss USA (1963), Sweet Smell of Success (1957).

When and where was Chico Hamilton born?

Chico Hamilton was born on September 20, 1921 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

How many credits does Chico Hamilton have?

Chico Hamilton has accumulated over 7 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2009.

What is Chico Hamilton's background in cinema and television?

Foreststorn "Chico" Hamilton (September 20, 1921 – November 25, 2013) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He came to prominence as sideman for Lester Young, Gerry Mulligan, Count Basie, and Lena Horne. Hamilton became a bandleader, first with a quintet featuring the cello as a lead instrument, an unusual choic...