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LisaGay Hamilton Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1964-03-25

Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, USA

Credits:
71 Total Roles

LisaGay Hamilton

Acting

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

LisaGay Hamilton (born March 25, 1964) is an American film, television, and theater actress known for her role as attorney Rebecca Washington on the ABC legal drama The Practice, and for her critically acclaimed performance as young Sethe in Jonathan Demme's film adaptation of Toni Morrison's Beloved. Her theater credits include Measure for Measure (Isabella), Henry IV Parts I & II (Lady Hotspur), Athol Fugard’s, Valley Song and The Ohio State Murders. Hamilton was also an original cast member in the Broadway productions of August Wilson’s, The Piano Lesson and Gem of the Ocean.

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Blue Eyed Girl MOVIE Catherine
2023 The Boogeyman MOVIE Dr. Weller
2023 Class of '09 TV Tayo's Mom
2023 Accused TV Lenore Skilling
2023 Will Trent TV Evelyn Mitchell
2022 The Lincoln Lawyer TV Judge Mary Holder
2022 Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty TV Christine Johnson
2022 The Dropout TV Judith Baker
2022 The Gilded Age TV Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
2019 Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas MOVIE Deb

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