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John Hamilton Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1887-01-16

Birthplace:
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Credits:
250 Total Roles

John Hamilton

Acting

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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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1959 New York Confidential TV Self
1958 Outcasts of the City MOVIE Self
1957 Chicago Confidential MOVIE Emory Morgan - Attorney (uncredited)
1956 State Trooper TV Oscar
1956 Hey, Jeannie! TV Mr. Barker
1956 The Count of Monte Cristo TV Self
1955 Bobby Ware Is Missing MOVIE Stearns - Goodwin's Associate (uncredited)
1955 Screen Director's Playhouse TV Mr. Campo (uncredited)
1954 Superman and the Jungle Devil MOVIE Perry White
1954 Superman Flies Again MOVIE Perry White

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