JOHN HAMILTON
John Hamilton
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: January 16, 1887
Deathday: October 15, 1958
Place of Birth: Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
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.”
Filmography
Starring
1958·
Outcasts of the City1957·
Chicago ConfidentialEmory Morgan - Attorney (uncredited)
1956·
State TrooperOscar
1956·
Hey, Jeannie!Mr. Barker
Mr. Campo (uncredited)
Stearns - Goodwin's Associate (uncredited)
1954·
Passport to Danger1954·
Captain Midnight1954·
Superman's PerilPerry White
1954·
Superman in ExilePerry White
1954·
Superman Flies AgainPerry White
Perry White
Perry White
1954·
Moby Dick'Jeroboam' Captain
1954·
The Miami StoryClifton Staley
Perry White
1954·
City Story1954·
Sitting BullUlysses S. Grant
1953·
I Led Three Lives1953·
Man of ConflictMr. Cornwall
1953·
Iron Mountain TrailCircuit Judge
1953·
Never Wave at a WACSenator Holbrook, Sen. Holbrook (uncredited)
Col. Cornish
1953·
Run for the HillsMr. Harvester
Stover - Prison Warden
1953·
Donovan's BrainMr. McNish (uncredited)
1953·
So This Is LoveCharlie
1953·
The Studebaker StoryFather Studebaker
1952·
Cavalcade of AmericaPorter, Colonel Norton
Perry White
Sour Puss
1952·
Listen JudgeGeorge Morton (uncredited)
1952·
The McGurk WaySpeaker
1952·
The Rose Bowl StoryDr. Lansing
1952·
TargetBailey
1951·
The Roy Rogers Show1951·
Tales of Tomorrow"Jeroboam" Captain
1951·
Criminal LawyerPolice Captain Loomis
1951·
Badman's GoldThe Marshal
1951·
SugarfootJudge Backus
Police Inspector Morgan
Judge (uncredited)
1950·
The Gene Autry ShowJonathan Diggers, Dan Parker
1950·
The Cisco KidSheriff, Thomas T. Trimble, John Mitchell
1950·
The MenJustice of the Peace (uncredited)
1950·
Bunco SquadJohn Deming (uncredited)
"Henry Miller"
1950·
Annie Get Your GunShip Captain (uncredited)
1950·
The MissouriansMayor Grant McDowall
Col. Pollard
1950·
The Flying MissileSecond Senator, Senator
Judge Ralph Townsend
Police Captain (uncredited)
1949·
The Ed Wynn ShowSelf - Ed's Doctor (uncredited)
1949·
Strange BargainEmployee at Meeting (uncredited)
1949·
Sheriff of WichitaPrison Warden
Isaac Cody, Bill's father
1949·
Bandit King of TexasJohn Turner
Lon Royer [Ch.1]
1949·
The Wyoming BanditMarshal
1949·
Pioneer MarshalMan with Bracelet
1949·
Canadian PacificPere Lacomb
1949·
The JudgeLt. Edwards
1949·
Alias the ChampPolice Commissioner Bronson
Judge
1948·
Song of My HeartCzar
1948·
Walk a Crooked MileG.W. Hunter
Land Agent
1948·
The Gallant LegionSpeaker of the House
1948·
The Checkered CoatMarcus Anson
1948·
Rusty Leads the WayBoard Member (uncredited)
Harper (uncredited)
1947·
Raiders of the SouthGeorge Boone
Ben Shaw
1947·
News HoundsTimothy X. 'Big Tim' Donlin
1947·
The Sea of GrassForrest Hamilton (uncredited)
1947·
The Devil On WheelsMr. Davis
1947·
The Judge Steps OutDiner on Train (uncredited)
1947·
Key WitnessR. C. Hurlbert - Coroner (uncredited)
1947·
Too Many WinnersAlbert Payson
1947·
High WallPolice Surgeon (uncredited)
1947·
Blondie in the DoughPremier Biscuit Board Member (uncredited)
1947·
ViolenceDr. Chalmers
1946·
Step by StepPolice Capt. Edmonds
1946·
The Brute ManProfessor Cushman (uncredited)
1946·
Magnificent DollMr. Witherspoon
1946·
Badman's TerritoryCommissioner Taylor (uncredited)
1946·
Wife WantedJudge
1946·
Home on the RangeState Official
McLaren aka Mac (uncredited)
1946·
The Phantom RiderSenator Williams
1946·
The Madonna's SecretLambert
C.H. Metters (uncredited)
1946·
One Exciting WeekDr. Jones (uncredited)
1945·
Johnny AngelHarbor Master (uncredited)
1945·
Sensation HuntersNight Court Judge
1945·
The Great FlamarionCoroner (uncredited)
1945·
Mom and DadDr. Burnell
1945·
On Stage EverybodyMr. Smoothasilk (uncredited)
1945·
The Naughty NinetiesSheriff of Ironville (uncredited)
Doctor (uncredited)
1945·
Northwest TrailJohn Owens
Dr. Stacey (uncredited)
Gov. Hanlon
1944·
Hi, BeautifulBoard Member (uncredited)
1944·
Maisie Goes to RenoJudge Carter (Uncredited)
1944·
I'm from ArkansasHarry Cashin
1944·
Zorro's Black WhipMr. Walsh
1944·
Sheriff of Las VegasJudge Homer T. Blackwell
1944·
Crazy KnightsMr. Gardner
1944·
Christmas HolidayForeman
1944·
Action in ArabiaMr. Hamilton
1944·
Up in ArmsMan In Theatre Lobby (uncredited)
R.N. Swanson
1944·
Standing Room OnlyGeneral
1944·
The Girl Who DaredBeau Richmond
Mr. Fellows
1944·
WilsonLegislator in Wilson's Office (uncredited)
1943·
Mission to MoscowCharlie - American Newsman (uncredited)
1943·
Larceny with MusicImportant banker
1943·
Crazy HouseOutraged Director
1943·
So's Your UncleMr. Craig
Senator Garfield
1943·
Good Luck, Mr. YatesJ.C. Allison
1943·
Government GirlIrate Man (uncredited)
1943·
Aerial GunnerDoctor (uncredited)
1942·
In This Our LifePolice Inspector Millett
1942·
I Was FramedJudge
1942·
Syncopation1942·
Over My Dead BodyDistrict Attorney Stuart Drinkwater
1942·
Dr. BroadwayInspector
1942·
Phantom KillerJohn G. Harrison
1942·
Always in My HeartPrison Warden
1942·
Escape from CrimeRafferty
1942·
The Big ShotJudge
1942·
Across the PacificCourt-Martial President
1941·
Unfinished RainbowsMatthew Griswold
1941·
Sucker ListJames Sawyer (uncredited)
1941·
Flight from DestinyJudge
1941·
Pacific BlackoutPolice Captain
Colonel (uncredited)
1941·
Hold Back the DawnMac - Studio Receptionist (uncredited)
1941·
Strange AlibiJudge
Police Chief (uncredited)
1941·
Borrowed HeroWilliam Brooks
1941·
The Great Man's LadySen. Grant
1941·
Meet John DoeJim (uncredited)
1941·
It Started with EveThomas - Headwaiter (uncredited)
1941·
I Killed That ManDistrict Attorney
1941·
The Maltese FalconDistrict Attorney Bryan
Dr. Jamison
1940·
Murder in the AirHargrave
1940·
Tear Gas SquadChief Ferris
Professor Gordon
1940·
The Golden FleecingJudge (uncredited)
1940·
The Flag of HumanityGen. James Garfield
1940·
Lady with Red HairDefense Attorney Graham (uncredited)
1940·
They Drive by NightDefense Attorney (uncredited)
1940·
Flight CommandPensacola Commander (uncredited)
1940·
Boom TownMcMasters' Defense Attorney (uncredited)
1940·
Johnny ApolloNight Court Judge
Judge
Hirsch
1940·
You, the PeopleFrank Y. Carter
Capt. Broad
1939·
Invisible StripesCaptain Johnson (uncredited)
1939·
On Dress ParadeA Co. Maneuvers Colonel (uncredited)
1939·
The Bill of RightsColonel George Mason
FBI Chief (uncredited)
1939·
Forged PassportJack Rogers aka 'Lefty'
1939·
Espionage AgentCode Room Instructor
1939·
Dust Be My DestinyFirst Warden (uncredited)
1939·
Swanee RiverDoctor
Detective (uncredited)
Judge
1939·
Blind AlleyWarden
Harry - Conference Room Businessman
1939·
Devil's IslandCaptain of Second Convict Ship
Night Captain
1939·
Stronger Than DesireSecond Trial Judge (uncredited)
Warden Jackson
1939·
Old HickoryGovernor Clairborne of Louisiana
Officer H.A. Merton (uncredited)
1939·
The Spirit of CulverMaj. White
1939·
The Forgotten WomanDr. May
1939·
Full ConfessionThe Judge (uncredited)
1939·
I Stole a MillionWilson
1939·
The Roaring TwentiesJudge
1938·
Hunted MenCommissionerPolice, Police Commissioner
1938·
Boys TownPrison Warden (uncredited)
1938·
Girls on ProbationPolice Chief
1938·
I Stand AccusedDefense Attorney Brower
Kirby's Dining Guest (uncredited)
1938·
Doctor RhythmInsp. Bryce
1938·
Over the WallWarden Vance
1938·
Mr. Moto's GamblePhilip Benton
1938·
Mr. Wong, DetectiveSimon Dayton
1937·
Criminals of the AirCaptain Wallace
1937·
She Had to EatPolice Captain (uncredited)
1937·
Torture MoneyCapt. Michael Karnahan (uncredited)
1937·
Fifty Roads to TownCaptain Carroll
1937·
Seventh HeavenGendarme
Judge
1937·
This Is My AffairWarden
1937·
Two Wise MaidsGrover Wentworth
1937·
Night Club ScandalGovernor
1937·
Dangerously YoursRoberts
1937·
Missing WitnessesPolice Chief Elmer H. Davis (uncredited)
1937·
Bad GuyWarden
1937·
Murder Is NewsDavid Corning
Judge
1936·
A Man BetrayedMr. Carlton
1936·
Legion of TerrorCummings
1936·
Three Smart GirlsDesk Lieutenant at Police Station
1936·
Two in a CrowdPurdy
1936·
Craig's WifeDetective (Uncredited)
1936·
Lady from NowhereCommissioner
1936·
Two-Fisted GentlemanFrank Boyd
1934·
Stand Up and Cheer!Presidential Naval Aide
1934·
Keep 'Em RollingMajor in France Battlefield
1932·
The Campus MysteryInspector Carr
Insp. Carr
Detective
1932·
The Cole CaseInspector Carr
Inspector Carr
Inspector Carr
Insp. Carr
Inspector Carr
Inspector Carr
1931·
The Week End Mystery1931·
The Gigolo RacketGeorge Burke
1931·
SuccessMr. Kelly - Molly's Father
Inspector Carr
1931·
The Clyde MysteryInspector Carr
1930·
At the Villa RoseStarling
1930·
Dangerous Nan McGrewGrant
1930·
Heads UpCapt. Whitney
Odilion van Belle
1928·
The Three KingsCharlie King
1928·
The Silver LiningJohn Hurst
1928·
The RingerJohn Lenley
1928·
A South Sea BubbleTony Gates