Harry Hamlin
Biography
Harry Robinson Hamlin is an American actor born on October 30, 1951, in Pasadena, California. He is known for playing Perseus in the 1981 fantasy film Clash of the Titans and Michael Kuzak in the legal drama series L.A. Law, roles that earned him three Golden Globe nominations. He also received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his recurring role on the AMC drama series Mad Men. His feature film debut was in the 1978 comedy Movie Movie, which brought him a Golden Globe Award nomination for best newcomer in 1979. Over his career, he has accumulated 108 known acting credits in movies and television shows.
Career overview
Harry Robinson Hamlin is an American actor born on October 30, 1951, in Pasadena, California. He is recognized for his role as Perseus in the 1981 fantasy film Clash of the Titans and as Michael Kuzak in the legal drama series L.A. Law, a performance that earned him three Golden Globe nominations. Hamlin also appeared in the 1978 comedy film Movie Movie, receiving a Golden Globe nomination for best newcomer in 1979 for the role.
In addition to his film and legal drama work, Hamlin has built a diverse television career with credits spanning numerous productions. His television work includes a recurring role on the AMC drama series Mad Men, for which he received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Other television projects associated with his career include Remember WENN and Shameless.
Throughout his career, Hamlin has accumulated a significant body of work in both film and television, with a total of known acting credits reaching 108. His contributions to the screen have been recognized through multiple major industry nominations across his decades in the entertainment industry.
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111 titles- Unsinkable (2024) as Able Seaman Mortimer
- In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin (2024) as Self
- In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin (2024) Executive Producer
- Mayfair Witches (2023) as Cortland Mayfair
- 80 for Brady (2023) as Dan
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Flowers in the Attic: The Origin (2022) as Mr. Winfield
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Hot Zone (2019) as Tom Brokaw
- No Alternative (2018) as William Harrison
- Law & Order True Crime (2017) as Barry Levin
- Shooter (2016) as Addison Hayes
- Angie Tribeca (2016) as Leonard Scholls
- Graves (2016) as Jonathan Dalton
- Director's Cut (2016) as Godfrey Winters
- The Meddler (2016) as TV Dad
- The Bronx Bull (2016) as Lenny
- The Unattainable Story (2016)
- Rebirth (2016) as Gabe
- Bleeding Heart (2015) as Ed
- Salem Rogers (2015) as Roberto
- The Fourth Noble Truth (2014)
- Mom (2013) as Fred
- Immigrant (2013) as Deema
- Shadow of Fear (2012) as Richard Steele
- Christmas Crush (2012) as Mr. Taylor
- Shameless (2011) as Lloyd 'Ned' Lishman
- Franklin & Bash (2011) as Rick Paxton
- You Lucky Dog (2010) as Jim Rayborn
- Safari: Silent Predators (2010) as Vic Rondelli
- Harry Loves Lisa (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Special Guest
- Glee (2009) as Walter
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Harper's Island (2009) as Marty Dunn
- Strange Wilderness (2008) as Sky Pierson
- Mad Men (2007) as Jim Cutler
- Army Wives (2007) as Professor Chandler
- Voices of God of War II (2007) as Self
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- Hot Properties (2005)
- Veronica Mars (2004) as Aaron Echolls
- Arrested Development (2003) as Harry Hamlin
- NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) as Self
- Shoot or Be Shot! (2002) as Jack Yeager
- L.A. Law: The Movie (2002) as Michael Kuzak
- Disappearance (2002) as Jim Henley
- Strange Hearts (2002) as Dan Smith
- Perfume (2001) as Hancock
- Sex, Lies & Obsession (2001) as Cameron Thomas
- Oh, Baby (2001) as Chad Norris
- Rescued from the Closet (2001) as Self
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Dino
- Quarantine (2000) as President Kempers
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Charles Patton
- Movie Stars (1999) as Reese Hardin
- Silent Predators (1999) as Vic Rondelli
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Frogs for Snakes (1998) as Klench
- Like Father, Like Santa (1998) as Tyler Madison
- Stranger in Town (1998) as Jack
- The Hunted (1998) as Doc Kovac
- The View (1997) as Self
- Night Sins (1997) as Chief Mitch Holt
- Allie & Me (1997) as Dustin Halaburton
- Badge of Betrayal (1997) as Sheriff Dave Ward
- Remember WENN (1996) as Euripides Moss
- Ink (1996)
- The Celluloid Closet (1996) as Self
- Cigars!: The New Rage! (1996) as Self
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Ford
- OP Center (1995) as Paul Hood
- Her Deadly Rival (1995) as Jim Lansford
- OP Center (1995) as Paul Hood
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Liam Cadegan
- Save Me (1994) as Jim Stevens
- In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness (1994) as Fritz Klenner
- Neo Homo Promo (1994) as (Archival)
- Ebbtide (1994) as Jeff Warren
- Murder So Sweet (1993) as Steve Catlin
- Under Investigation (1993) as Det. Harry Keaton
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Romulus (voice)
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Cameron Kaiser (voice)
- Deliver Them from Evil: The Taking of Alta View (1992) as Richard Worthington
- Voices That Care (1991) as Self - Choir Member
- Deadly Intentions... Again? (1991) as Charles Raynor
- Law & Order (1990) as Randall Bailey
- Deceptions (1990) as Nick Gentry
- Dinner at Eight (1989) as Larry Renault
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- Mickey's 60th Birthday (1988) as Michael Kuzak
- Favorite Son (1988) as Senator Terry Fallon
- Laguna Heat (1987) as Tom Shephard
- L.A. Law (1986) as Michael Kuzak
- L.A. Law: Pilot (1986) as Michael Kuzak
- Space (1985) as John Pope
- Maxie (1985) as Harry Hamlin (uncredited)
- Master of the Game (1984) as Anthony 'Tony' James Blackwell
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Jerry Maclachlan
- Blue Skies Again (1983) as Sandy
- Making Love (1982) as Bart
- Clash of the Titans (1981) as Perseus
- King of the Mountain (1981) as Steve
- Studs Lonigan (1979) as Bill 'Studs' Lonigan
- Movie Movie (1978) as Joey Popchik ("Dynamite Hands")
- The Taming of the Shrew (1976) as Mariamo
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Harry Hamlin best known for?
Harry Hamlin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mayfair Witches (2023), 80 for Brady (2023), Sherri (2022), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019).
When and where was Harry Hamlin born?
Harry Hamlin was born on October 30, 1951 in Pasadena, California, USA.
How many credits does Harry Hamlin have?
Harry Hamlin has accumulated over 111 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2024.
What is Harry Hamlin's background in cinema and television?
Harry Robinson Hamlin is an American actor born on October 30, 1951, in Pasadena, California. He is known for playing Perseus in the 1981 fantasy film Clash of the Titans and Michael Kuzak in the legal drama series L.A. Law, roles that earned him three Golden Globe nominations. He also received a Primetime Emmy nominat...