Big John Hamilton (actor)
Big John Hamilton | |
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.png) Hamilton in McLintock! (1963) | |
| Born | October 29, 1916 |
| Died | December 5, 1984 (aged 68) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1956–1983 |
Big John Hamilton (October 29, 1916 - December 5, 1984) was an American restaurateur and actor known for various small roles in American films, especially western films. He had roles in several John Wayne films.
Hamilton, who was born in Asheville, North Carolina, was 6-ft 4-in tall and owned a steak house in San Antonio where he met Wayne and was offered a small, uncredited role in The Alamo. He continued to have roles in other Wayne films and a few other films and guest appearances on several television series.[1]
He died of an apparent heart attack at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio on December 5, 1984.[2]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Gunsmoke | Big John | Episode: "Poor Pearl" |
| 1957 | Blondie | Wildcat | Episode: "Howdy Neighbor" |
| 1958 | Mackenzie's Raiders | Lane | Episode: "Hostage" |
| 1960 | The Alamo | Bowie's Man | Uncredited |
| 1961 | Two Rode Together | Settler | Uncredited |
| 1961 | The Deadly Companions | Gambler | Uncredited |
| 1963 | Bonanza | Miner | Episode: "Calamity Over the Comstock" |
| 1963 | McLintock! | Fauntleroy Sage | |
| 1966 | The Rounders | Big John | Episode: "Some Things Are Not for Sale" |
| 1968 | Bandolero! | Bank customer | |
| 1968 | Hellfighters | Lipman | |
| 1969 | The Undefeated | Mudlow | |
| 1974 | The Sugarland Express | Big John | |
| 1974 | Ride in a Pink Car | Big John | |
| 1978 | Flying High | Big John | Episode: "South by Southwest" |
| 1983 | Tough Enough | Big John | (final film role) |
References[edit]
- ^ Allen, Paula. "Paula Allen: A star businessman, Big John also an actor". MySA. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
- ^ "Actor John Hamilton, who appeared with John Wayne in..." UPI. December 5, 1984. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
- ^ "Big John Hamilton". TV Guide. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
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