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Neil Hamilton Biography

Birth Name:James Neil Hamilton

Birth Place:Lynn, Massachusetts, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was a distant cousin of well-known actress Margaret Hamilton
  • Got his start in entertainment by working as a shirt model for advertisements
  • Was best known for portraying the character Commissioner Gordon in the TV series "Batman․"
  • Was featured in the 1953 Broadway production "Late Love․"
  • In 1945, he made his Broadway debut in the play "Many Happy Returns․"
  • Was featured in the 1945 Broadway comedy "The Deep Mrs․ Sykes․"
  • In 1952, he performed in the Broadway play "To Be Continued․"

Awards

  • 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner