Murray Hamilton
Murray Hamilton
Murray Hamilton (March 24, 1923 – September 1, 1986) was an American stage, screen and television character actor who appeared in such acclaimed films as The Spirit of St. Louis), Anatomy of a Murder, The Hustler, The Graduate, The Way We Were, Jaws) and The Amityville Horror).
Early life
Hamilton was born in Washington, North Carolina. He displayed an early interest in performing during his days at Washington High School just before America's entry into World War II. Bad hearing kept him from enlisting, so he moved to New York City as a 19-year-old to find a career on stage.
Career
In an early role, he performed on stage with Henry Fonda in the wartime story Mister Roberts) as a replacement for David Wayne, playing Ensign Pulver. In 1960, he was onstage again with Fonda in Critic's Choice); Howard Taubman of The New York Times called him "properly obnoxious as the director". Hamilton was teamed once more with Fonda in 1968 for the drama film The Boston Strangler).
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