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Kim Hamilton
Actor

Kim Hamilton

12 Sep 1932Born
16 Sep 2013Died
81Age at death
33Credits

Biography

Kim Hamilton was born Dorothy Mae Aiken in Los Angeles. Spending time there and at her other home on the upper West Side of Manhatten during her 81 years. She wanted to become a model but was rejected because of her height and color. Took acting classes and got an agent. First acting job was on Amos and Andy as Andy's girlfriend on several episodes. Appeared on more than 60 TV shows and movies including To Kill a Mockingbird with Gregory Peck. Married Robert Hamilton in 1951 at 18, had two children Robert and Tanya and divorced in 1961. Married from 1962-1965 to Giesel. Was with Actor Colonel Klink 23 years, from 1974 - 1997 before they officially married, until his death in 2000.

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Broke color barriers on many shows including the only Black speaking part on Leave it to Beaver playing a maid at Beaver's friend Eddie Haskell's house. She debuted the Helen Willis role as Tom's wife, Lionels mother, on All in the Family which became The Jeffersons. Roxie Roker then took over that role. Kim had 4 grandchildren by her daughter Tanya. Her son Robert pre-deceased her. She died in 2013, at age 81 of undisclosed causes in Los Angeles.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2007Private PracticeSeries: Frances (1 episode)
  2. 2000GirlfriendsSeries: Mother Dent (voice) (1 episode)
  3. 1997The PracticeSeries: Supreme Court Justice (1 episode)
  4. 1993Trade WindsSeries: Madame DeGaulle (4 episodes)
  5. 1990Law & OrderSeries: Marcella Klein, Judge Vivian Jackson (1 episode)
  6. 1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationSeries: Songi (1 episode)
  7. 1986Designing WomenSeries (1 episode)
  8. 1983All the Money in the WorldFilm: Mrs. Stowe
  9. 1982St. ElsewhereSeries: Judge Dr. Linda Purcell (1 episode)
  10. 1981Body and SoulFilm: Mrs. Johnson
  11. 1979Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturySeries: Nurse Paulton (1 episode)
  12. 1979StoneFilm: Carla Brown
  13. 1978Lady of the HouseFilm: Mary
  14. 1978Tarzan and the Super 7Series (17 episodes)
  15. 1978A Family Upside DownFilm: Paula
  16. 1978Doctors' Private LivesFilm: Kitty
  17. 1977The Fat Albert Christmas SpecialFilm: Marge Franklin / Nurse (voice)
  18. 1976AliceSeries: Mrs. Reynolds (1 episode)
  19. 1973KojakSeries: Sgt. Donna Mill (1 episode)
  20. 1973Heavy TrafficFilm: (voice)
  21. 1971Mooch Goes to HollywoodFilm: Nurse
  22. 1971KotchFilm: Receptionist
  23. 1971All in the FamilySeries: Mrs. Willis (1 episode)
  24. 1969Marcus Welby, M.D.Series: Velma Stokes (1 episode)
  25. 1968The Mod SquadSeries: Delores Sutton (1 episode)
  26. 1968Here's LucySeries: Jane (1 episode)
  27. 1968Adam-12Series: Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Hardy (1 episode)
  28. 1966The Wild AngelsFilm: Nurse
  29. 1962To Kill a MockingbirdFilm: Helen Robinson (uncredited)
  30. 1960The Leech WomanFilm: Young Malla
  31. 1959Odds Against TomorrowFilm: Ruth Ingram
  32. 1959The Twilight ZoneSeries: Frances Temple (1 episode)
  33. 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries: The Maid (1 episode)

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