Big John Hamilton (actor)

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Big John Hamilton
Big John Hamilton in McLintock! (1).png
Hamilton in McLintock! (1963)
Born(1916-10-29)October 29, 1916
DiedDecember 5, 1984(1984-12-05) (aged 68)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • restaurateur
Years active1956–1983

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.

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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

YearTitleRoleNotes
1956 Gunsmoke Big JohnEpisode: "Poor Pearl"
1957 Blondie WildcatEpisode: "Howdy Neighbor"
1958 Mackenzie's Raiders LaneEpisode: "Hostage"
1960 The Alamo Bowie's ManUncredited
1961 Two Rode Together SettlerUncredited
1961 The Deadly Companions GamblerUncredited
1963 Bonanza MinerEpisode: "Calamity Over the Comstock"
1963 McLintock! Fauntleroy Sage
1966 The Rounders Big JohnEpisode: "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 JohnEpisode: "South by Southwest"
1983 Tough Enough Big John(final film role)

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References

  1. Allen, Paula. "Paula Allen: A star businessman, Big John also an actor". MySA. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
  2. "Actor John Hamilton, who appeared with John Wayne in..." UPI. December 5, 1984. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
  3. "Big John Hamilton". TV Guide. Retrieved January 22, 2019.