John F. Hamilton
Biography
American character actor whose career in films began in the early 1920s. He appeared as rustic or loutish types most often, frequently in Westerns and outdoor adventures, though his last and most notable film, On the Waterfront (1954), was an exception. He is often confused with the infinitely more prolific John Hamilton, his contemporary (best known as Perry White on Adventures of Superman (1952)), and with British actor John Hamilton, and was therefore primarily billed as John F. Hamilton.
73years old at death
- Born New York City
- Died Paramus
- Star sign: ScorpioThe sign runs October 23 to November 21
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 15 years1939 to 1954
Every film, newest first
- 1954On the WaterfrontIMDb rating 8.1
- 1949The Undercover ManIMDb rating 6.6
- 1939Allegheny UprisingIMDb rating 6.3
Genres
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On the Waterfrontas 'Pop' Doyle
The Undercover Manas Police Desk Sergeant Shannon
Allegheny Uprisingas Professor
Worked with
John F. Hamilton made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.








Films together
John Wayne1 film together, 1939
John Wayne's page Allegheny Uprising1939IMDb rating 6.3Hamilton as ProfessorWayne as Jim Smith
George Sanders1 film together, 1939
George Sanders's page Allegheny Uprising1939IMDb rating 6.3Hamilton as ProfessorSanders as Captain Swanson
Glenn Ford1 film together, 1949
Glenn Ford's page The Undercover Man1949IMDb rating 6.6Hamilton as Police Desk Sergeant ShannonFord as Frank Warren
Ian Wolfe1 film together, 1939
Ian Wolfe's page Allegheny Uprising1939IMDb rating 6.3Hamilton as ProfessorWolfe as Poole
Marlon Brando1 film together, 1954
Marlon Brando's page On the Waterfront1954IMDb rating 8.1Hamilton as 'Pop' DoyleBrando as Terry Malloy
Martin Balsam1 film together, 1954
Martin Balsam's page On the Waterfront1954IMDb rating 8.1Hamilton as 'Pop' DoyleBalsam as Gillette
Elia KazanDirector, 1 film, 1954
All films by Elia Kazan On the Waterfront1954IMDb rating 8.1Hamilton as 'Pop' Doyle
William A. SeiterDirector, 1 film, 1939
All films by William A. Seiter Allegheny Uprising1939IMDb rating 6.3Hamilton as Professor
Joseph H. LewisDirector, 1 film, 1949
All films by Joseph H. Lewis The Undercover Man1949IMDb rating 6.6Hamilton as Police Desk Sergeant Shannon
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.
