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'''Kim Hamilton''' (born '''Dorothy Mae Aiken'''; September 12, 1932 – September 16, 2013) was an [[Americans|American]] film and television [[actress]], whose career spanned from the 1950s to the 2010s.<ref name=noircitysf/> Her early film credits included the 1959 [[film noir]] ''[[Odds Against Tomorrow]]'' opposite [[Harry Belafonte]] and ''[[The Leech Woman]]'' in 1960.<ref name=noircitysf>{{cite news|first=Alan K.|last=Robe|title=Kim Hamilton interview with Alan K. Rode-PtS 1 and 2|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js3PALKaM5w&list=PL1FFD3E380E245AB0&index=1|work=Film Noir Foundation|date=2007-04-13|accessdate=2013-10-13}}</ref> Hamilton was one of the first [[African-American]] actors to appear on the [[soap opera]] ''[[Days of Our Lives]]''<ref name=salem>{{cite news|title=Kim Hamilton, one of the first African-American actresses on "Days", passes away|url=http://www.salemspectator.com/threads/kim-hamilton-one-of-the-first-african-american-actresses-on-days-passes-away.22964|work=SalemSpectator.com|date=2013-08-29|accessdate=2013-10-13}}</ref> and was the only African-American to appear in a speaking role on ''[[Leave It to Beaver]]''.<ref name=noircitysf/> |
'''Kim Hamilton''' (born '''Dorothy Mae Aiken'''; September 12, 1932 – September 16, 2013) was an [[Americans|American]] film and television [[actress]], whose career spanned from the 1950s to the 2010s.<ref name=noircitysf/> Her early film credits included the 1959 [[film noir]] ''[[Odds Against Tomorrow]]'' opposite [[Harry Belafonte]] and ''[[The Leech Woman]]'' in 1960.<ref name=noircitysf>{{cite news|first=Alan K.|last=Robe|title=Kim Hamilton interview with Alan K. Rode-PtS 1 and 2|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js3PALKaM5w&list=PL1FFD3E380E245AB0&index=1|work=Film Noir Foundation|date=2007-04-13|accessdate=2013-10-13}}</ref> Hamilton was one of the first [[African-American]] actors to appear on the [[soap opera]] ''[[Days of Our Lives]]''<ref name=salem>{{cite news|title=Kim Hamilton, one of the first African-American actresses on "Days", passes away |url=http://www.salemspectator.com/threads/kim-hamilton-one-of-the-first-african-american-actresses-on-days-passes-away.22964 |work=SalemSpectator.com |date=2013-08-29 |accessdate=2013-10-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225054057/http://www.salemspectator.com/threads/kim-hamilton-one-of-the-first-african-american-actresses-on-days-passes-away.22964/ |archivedate=2014-12-25 |df= }}</ref> and was the only African-American to appear in a speaking role on ''[[Leave It to Beaver]]''.<ref name=noircitysf/> |
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Hamilton portrayed, in an uncredited role, Helen Robinson in the 1962 film adaptation of ''[[To Kill a Mockingbird (film)|To Kill a Mockingbird]]'', based on [[Harper Lee]]'s [[To Kill a Mockingbird|novel of the same name]]. She was the film's last surviving African-American adult cast member with a speaking role.<ref name=usatoday>{{cite news|title=Harlem community honors 'Mockingbird' actress|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2007-12-11-mockingbird_N.htm|work=[[Associated Press]]|publisher=[[USA Today]]|date=2007-04-13|accessdate=2013-10-13}}</ref> |
Hamilton portrayed, in an uncredited role, Helen Robinson in the 1962 film adaptation of ''[[To Kill a Mockingbird (film)|To Kill a Mockingbird]]'', based on [[Harper Lee]]'s [[To Kill a Mockingbird|novel of the same name]]. She was the film's last surviving African-American adult cast member with a speaking role.<ref name=usatoday>{{cite news|title=Harlem community honors 'Mockingbird' actress|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2007-12-11-mockingbird_N.htm|work=[[Associated Press]]|publisher=[[USA Today]]|date=2007-04-13|accessdate=2013-10-13}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:42, 5 May 2017
Kim Hamilton | |
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 Hamilton with Ivan Dixon and Steven Perry in The Twilight Zone episode "The Big Tall Wish," 1960. | |
| Born | Dorothy Mae Aiken September 12, 1932 |
| Died | September 16, 2013 (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Other names | Kim Rousseau |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1952–2010 |
| Spouse(s) | Robert Henry Hamilton (1951–19??) Dave Geisel (1962–65; divorced) Werner Klemperer (1997–2000; his death) |
| Children | 2 |
Kim Hamilton (born Dorothy Mae Aiken; September 12, 1932 – September 16, 2013) was an American film and television actress, whose career spanned from the 1950s to the 2010s.[1] Her early film credits included the 1959 film noir Odds Against Tomorrow opposite Harry Belafonte and The Leech Woman in 1960.[1] Hamilton was one of the first African-American actors to appear on the soap opera Days of Our Lives[2] and was the only African-American to appear in a speaking role on Leave It to Beaver.[1]
Hamilton portrayed, in an uncredited role, Helen Robinson in the 1962 film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, based on Harper Lee's novel of the same name. She was the film's last surviving African-American adult cast member with a speaking role.[3]
Biography
Career
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Hamilton initially wanted to be a model but could not work in the fashion industry owing to her short stature and race.[1] Instead, she found an advertisement in the Los Angeles Times that led to acting classes and an agent.[1] Hamilton made her professional acting debut in the 1950s television sitcom Amos 'n' Andy.[1] She played the girlfriend of Andy (Spencer Williams) on the show for several episodes.[1]
She briefly moved to London to pursue acting.[1] Hamilton was able to find some roles but returned to the United States after the British Actors' Equity Association and the Secretary of State for Employment denied her a work permit, a practice commonly used against American actors at the time.[1]
Hamilton appeared in more than sixty television series and television films throughout her career. In 1960, she guest-starred in an episode of The Twilight Zone called "The Big Tall Wish."[1] She became one of the first black actresses to appear on the soap opera Days of Our Lives.[2] Other roles included guest spots on The Thin Man, General Hospital,[4] Sanford and Son, In the Heat of the Night and Law & Order. She played Songi in "Final Mission" a 1990 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Her last television credit was a 2008 episode of the ABC series Private Practice.
Hamilton was also an artist, director, and writer. In her final credits, she was credited as Kim Rousseau.[5]
In December 2007, Hamilton was honored for her career achievements by Columbia University and the Harlem community at an event held at the Museum of the City of New York.[3] Hamilton's honor was part of series of Columbia University's Big Read program, focusing on To Kill a Mockingbird through guest lectures, productions, and panel discussions.[3]
Personal life and death
Hamilton was born Dorothy Mae Aiken on September 12, 1932, in Los Angeles, California.[2] A former resident of Harlem, she divided her time between her homes in Los Angeles and the Upper West Side of Manhattan.[3]
She was married three times in her life and had two children; her son, Robert, predeceased her. Her first marriage, at age 18, was to Robert Henry Hamilton (1951 until divorce later that decade); this union produced two children. A second marriage was to television director Dave Geisel (1962–65). She dated German-born actor Werner Klemperer for more than two decades before their marriage in 1997.[1] They remained together until Klemperer's death on December 6, 2000.[6]
Hamilton died of undisclosed causes on September 16, 2013, aged 81, in Los Angeles, California.[2][7][8]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Something of Value | Kipi's Wife | Uncredited |
| 1959 | Odds Against Tomorrow | Ruth Ingram | |
| 1960 | The Leech Woman | Young Malla | |
| 1961 | The Wizard of Baghdad | Teegra - Yasmin's Servant | Uncredited |
| 1962 | To Kill a Mockingbird | Helen Robinson - Tom's Wife | Uncredited |
| 1966 | The Wild Angels | Nurse | |
| 1971 | Kotch | Emma Daly | |
| 1973 | Heavy Traffic | Voice | |
| 1981 | Body and Soul | Mrs. Johnson |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Kojak | Sgt Donna Mill | Episode: "Hush Now, Don't You Die" |
| 2008 | Private Practice | Frances | Episode: "Serving Two Masters" |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Robe, Alan K. (2007-04-13). "Kim Hamilton interview with Alan K. Rode-PtS 1 and 2". Film Noir Foundation. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- ^ a b c d "Kim Hamilton, one of the first African-American actresses on "Days", passes away". SalemSpectator.com. 2013-08-29. Archived from the original on 2014-12-25. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d "Harlem community honors 'Mockingbird' actress". Associated Press. USA Today. 2007-04-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- ^ "Kim Hamilton Joins General Hospital Cast". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. September 26, 1969. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
- ^ Kim Hamilton filmography
- ^ Woo, Elaine (2000-12-08). "Werner Klemperer; Played Col. Klink in 'Hogan's Heroes'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- ^ Actress Kim Hamilton, From TNG's 'Final Mission', Dies
- ^ Actress Kim Hamilton Dies at 81, November 6, 2013, 04:42PM PT, article by Carmel Dagan, Variety.com, accessed November 6, 2013.