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Acting
John Hamilton
John Hamilton is best known for Adventures of Superman, The Cisco Kid, The Roy Rogers Show and Hallmark Hall of Fame. John Hamilton was born on January 16, 1887. John Hamilton died on October 15, 1958 at the age of 71.
- Born
- January 16, 1887
- Place of birth
- Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- October 15, 1958 (71 years old)
Biography
John Rummel Hamilton was an American actor, who played in many movies and television programs. He is probably best remembered for his role as the blustery newspaper editor Perry White for the 1950s television program “Adventures of Superman.”
Known for
Filmography
- 1959New York Confidential
- 1956The Count of Monte Cristo
- 1956Hey, Jeannie!Mr. Barker
- 1956State TrooperOscar
- 1955Screen Director's PlayhouseMr. Campo (uncredited)
- 1954Captain Midnight
- 1954Passport to Danger
- 1953I Led Three Lives
- 1952Adventures of SupermanPerry White
- 1952Cavalcade of AmericaColonel Norton
- 1952The Ford Television Theatre
- 1951Hallmark Hall of Fame"Jeroboam" Captain
- 1951Tales of Tomorrow
- 1951The Roy Rogers Show
- 1951The Adventures of Kit Carson
- 1950The Gene Autry ShowDan Parker
- 1950The Cisco KidJohn Mitchell
- 1950Treasury Men in ActionJudge (uncredited)
- 1949The Ed Wynn ShowSelf - Ed's Doctor (uncredited)
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Hamilton been in?
John Hamilton is best known for Adventures of Superman, The Cisco Kid, The Roy Rogers Show and Hallmark Hall of Fame.
When was John Hamilton born?
John Hamilton was born on January 16, 1887. (Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, USA)
How old is John Hamilton?
John Hamilton died on October 15, 1958 at the age of 71.
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·