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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.

Big John Hamilton
Hamilton in McLintock! (1963)
Born(1916-10-29)October 29, 1916
Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedDecember 5, 1984(1984-12-05) (aged 68)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Occupation
  • Actor
  • restaurateur
Years active1956–1983

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


Year Title Role Notes
1956GunsmokeBig JohnEpisode: "Poor Pearl"
1957BlondieWildcatEpisode: "Howdy Neighbor"
1958Mackenzie's RaidersLaneEpisode: "Hostage"
1960The AlamoBowie's ManUncredited
1961Two Rode TogetherSettlerUncredited
1961The Deadly CompanionsGamblerUncredited
1963BonanzaMinerEpisode: "Calamity Over the Comstock"
1963McLintock!Fauntleroy Sage
1966The RoundersBig JohnEpisode: "Some Things Are Not for Sale"
1968Bandolero!Bank customer
1968HellfightersLipman
1969The UndefeatedMudlow
1974The Sugarland ExpressBig John
1974Ride in a Pink CarBig John
1978Flying HighBig JohnEpisode: "South by Southwest"
1983Tough EnoughBig 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.






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