Bernie Hamilton

TV Actor

Birthday June 12, 1928

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace California

DEATH DATE Dec 30, 2008 (80)

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About

American actor known as the peremptory police Captain Dobey in the hit television series Starsky and Hutch. He had a break out role in the film One Potato, Two Potato in 1964.

Before Fame

He had several smaller roles when he first started acting including roles in The Jackie Robinson Story, Carmen Jones, and Kismet.

Trivia

In addition to acting, he was an impresario, ran a nightclub/art gallery, and also produced Rhythm and blues and gospel music.

Family Life

He was born in the same city that he died in, Los Angeles, California.

Associated With

He had a role in the Luis Bunuel directed film The Young One.