Hollywood Icons, Then and Now
Take a look back at these Hollywood icons in their early days to see how far they've come in their careers.
See the gallery
Known for
Works
- Chicago ConfidentialEmory Morgan - Attorney (uncredited)1957
- Bobby Ware Is MissingStearns - Goodwin's Associate (uncredited)1955
- Sitting BullUlysses S. Grant1954
- Moby Dick'Jeroboam' Captain1954
- 1954
- The Miami StoryClifton Staley1954
- Stamp Day for SupermanPerry White1954
- Man of ConflictMr. Cornwall1953
- Donovan's BrainMr. McNish (uncredited)1953
- So This Is LoveCharlie1953
- Run for the HillsMr. Harvester1953
- Iron Mountain TrailCircuit Judge1953
- Jack McCall, DesperadoCol. Cornish1953
- Marshal of Cedar RockStover - Prison Warden1953
- Never Wave at a WACSen. Holbrook (uncredited)1953
- Never Wave at a WACSenator Holbrook1953
- The Studebaker StoryFather Studebaker1953
- The Rose Bowl StoryDr. Lansing1952
- Listen JudgeGeorge Morton (uncredited)1952
- TargetBailey1952
- The Pace That ThrillsSour Puss1952
- The McGurk WaySpeaker1952
- Criminal LawyerPolice Captain Loomis1951
- Million Dollar PursuitPolice Inspector Morgan1951
- Badman's GoldThe Marshal1951
- SugarfootJudge Backus1951
- The Flying MissileSenator1950
- The Flying MissileSecond Senator1950
- The MissouriansMayor Grant McDowall1950
- Bunco SquadJohn Deming (uncredited)1950
- The MenJustice of the Peace (uncredited)1950
- Annie Get Your GunShip Captain (uncredited)1950
- The Invisible Monster"Henry Miller"1950
- The Reformer and the RedheadPolice Captain (uncredited)1950
- Military Academy with That Tenth Avenue GangJudge Ralph Townsend1950
- Davy Crockett, Indian ScoutCol. Pollard1950
- Pioneer MarshalMan with Bracelet1949
- Strange BargainEmployee at Meeting (uncredited)1949
- Alias the ChampPolice Commissioner Bronson1949
- The James Brothers of MissouriLon Royer [Ch.1]1949
- Bandit King of TexasJohn Turner1949
- The Wyoming BanditMarshal1949
- Law of the Golden WestIsaac Cody, Bill's father1949
- Canadian PacificPere Lacomb1949
- The JudgeLt. Edwards1949
- Sheriff of WichitaPrison Warden1949
- Rusty Leads the WayBoard Member (uncredited)1948
- Desperadoes of Dodge CityLand Agent1948
- 1948
- Walk a Crooked MileG.W. Hunter1948
- The Checkered CoatMarcus Anson1948
- The Gallant LegionSpeaker of the House1948
- Song of My HeartCzar1948
- High WallPolice Surgeon (uncredited)1947
- The Judge Steps OutDiner on Train (uncredited)1947
- Bandits of Dark CanyonBen Shaw1947
- Blondie in the DoughPremier Biscuit Board Member (uncredited)1947
- Key WitnessR. C. Hurlbert - Coroner (uncredited)1947
- News HoundsTimothy X. 'Big Tim' Donlin1947
- Too Many WinnersAlbert Payson1947
- ViolenceDr. Chalmers1947
- The Sea of GrassForrest Hamilton (uncredited)1947
- It Happened on Fifth AvenueHarper (uncredited)1947
- The Devil On WheelsMr. Davis1947
- Raiders of the SouthGeorge Boone1947
- Magnificent DollMr. Witherspoon1946
- The Secret of the WhistlerMcLaren aka Mac (uncredited)1946
- Wife WantedJudge1946
- The Brute ManProfessor Cushman (uncredited)1946
- Step by StepPolice Capt. Edmonds1946
- One Exciting WeekDr. Jones (uncredited)1946
- Badman's TerritoryCommissioner Taylor (uncredited)1946
- Home on the RangeState Official1946
- Johnny Comes Flying HomeC.H. Metters (uncredited)1946
- The Madonna's SecretLambert1946
- The Phantom RiderSenator Williams1946
- Northwest TrailJohn Owens1945
- Voice of the WhistlerDoctor (uncredited)1945
- Sensation HuntersNight Court Judge1945
- First Yank into TokyoDr. Stacey (uncredited)1945
- On Stage EverybodyMr. Smoothasilk (uncredited)1945
- The Naughty NinetiesSheriff of Ironville (uncredited)1945
- Circumstantial EvidenceGov. Hanlon1945
- The Great FlamarionCoroner (uncredited)1945
- Mom and DadDr. Burnell1945
- Sheriff of Las VegasJudge Homer T. Blackwell1944
- Meet Miss Bobby SocksR.N. Swanson1944
- Crazy KnightsMr. Gardner1944
- Zorro's Black WhipMr. Walsh1944
- I'm from ArkansasHarry Cashin1944
- Maisie Goes to RenoJudge Carter (Uncredited)1944
- The Port of 40 ThievesMr. Fellows1944
- The Girl Who DaredBeau Richmond1944
- WilsonLegislator in Wilson's Office (uncredited)1944
- Christmas HolidayForeman1944
- Action in ArabiaMr. Hamilton1944
- Up in ArmsMan In Theatre Lobby (uncredited)1944
- Standing Room OnlyGeneral1944
- Government GirlIrate Man (uncredited)1943
- Crazy HouseOutraged Director1943
- Larceny with MusicImportant banker1943
- So's Your UncleMr. Craig1943
- Good Luck, Mr. YatesJ.C. Allison1943
- Daredevils of the WestSenator Garfield1943
- Mission to MoscowCharlie - American Newsman (uncredited)1943
- Aerial GunnerDoctor (uncredited)1943
- Phantom KillerJohn G. Harrison1942
- Across the PacificCourt-Martial President1942
- Escape from CrimeRafferty1942
- The Big ShotJudge1942
- 1942
- Dr. BroadwayInspector1942
- In This Our LifePolice Inspector Millett1942
- I Was FramedJudge1942
- Always in My HeartPrison Warden1942
- Over My Dead BodyDistrict Attorney Stuart Drinkwater1942
- Pacific BlackoutPolice Captain1941
- Borrowed HeroWilliam Brooks1941
- I Killed That ManDistrict Attorney1941
- They Died with Their Boots OnColonel (uncredited)1941
- The Great Man's LadySen. Grant1941
- The Maltese FalconDistrict Attorney Bryan1941
- Hold Back the DawnMac - Studio Receptionist (uncredited)1941
- It Started with EveThomas - Headwaiter (uncredited)1941
- Nine Lives Are Not EnoughPolice Chief (uncredited)1941
- Sucker ListJames Sawyer (uncredited)1941
- Strange AlibiJudge1941
- Meet John DoeJim (uncredited)1941
- Flight from DestinyJudge1941
- Flight CommandPensacola Commander1940
- The Great Plane RobberyDr. Jamison1940
- You, the PeopleFrank Y. Carter1940
- Lady with Red HairDefense Attorney Graham (uncredited)1940
- Tugboat Annie Sails AgainCapt. Broad1940
- The Flag of HumanityGen. James Garfield1940
- Boom TownMcMasters' Defense Attorney (uncredited)1940
- The Golden FleecingJudge (uncredited)1940
- They Drive by NightDefense Attorney (uncredited)1940
- Murder in the AirHargrave1940
- Tear Gas SquadChief Ferris1940
- Johnny ApolloNight Court Judge1940
- Flash Gordon Conquers the UniverseProfessor Gordon1940
- 1940
- 1940
- Invisible StripesCaptain Johnson (uncredited)1939
- Swanee RiverDoctor1939
- Old HickoryGovernor Clairborne of Louisiana1939
- On Dress ParadeA Co. Maneuvers Colonel (uncredited)1939
- The Roaring TwentiesJudge1939
- Smashing the Money RingNight Captain1939
- Espionage AgentCode Room Instructor1939
- Dust Be My DestinyFirst Warden (uncredited)1939
- Full ConfessionThe Judge (uncredited)1939
- Angels Wash Their FacesOfficer H.A. Merton (uncredited)1939
- The Bill of RightsColonel George Mason1939
- They Shall Have MusicDetective (uncredited)1939
- I Stole a MillionWilson1939
- The Forgotten WomanDr. May1939
- Stronger Than DesireSecond Trial Judge (uncredited)1939
- Blind AlleyWarden1939
- Confessions of a Nazi SpyFBI Chief (uncredited)1939
- 1939
- Forged PassportJack Rogers aka 'Lefty'1939
- Three Smart Girls Grow UpHarry - Conference Room Businessman1939
- The Spirit of CulverMaj. White1939
- Secret Service of the AirWarden Jackson1939
- Devil's IslandCaptain of Second Convict Ship1939
- I Stand AccusedDefense Attorney Brower1938
- Girls on ProbationPolice Chief1938
- Mr. Wong, DetectiveSimon Dayton1938
- Boys TownPrison Warden (uncredited)1938
- You Can't Take It with YouKirby's Dining Guest (uncredited)1938
- Hunted MenPolice Commissioner1938
- Hunted MenCommissionerPolice1938
- Doctor RhythmInsp. Bryce1938
- Mr. Moto's GamblePhilip Benton1938
- Over the WallWarden Vance1938
- Murder Is NewsDavid Corning1937
- Missing WitnessesPolice Chief Elmer H. Davis (uncredited)1937
- Night Club ScandalGovernor1937
- Dangerously YoursRoberts1937
- 1937
- Bad GuyWarden1937
- She Had to EatPolice Captain (uncredited)1937
- 1937
- Fifty Roads to TownCaptain Carroll1937
- This Is My AffairWarden1937
- Criminals of the AirCaptain Wallace1937
- Seventh HeavenGendarme1937
- Two Wise MaidsGrover Wentworth1937
- Torture MoneyCapt. Michael Karnahan (uncredited)1937
- A Man BetrayedMr. Carlton1936
- Lady from NowhereCommissioner1936
- Three Smart GirlsDesk Lieutenant at Police Station1936
- Legion of TerrorCummings1936
- Two in a CrowdPurdy1936
- Craig's WifeDetective (Uncredited)1936
- Two-Fisted GentlemanFrank Boyd1936
- Stand Up and Cheer!Presidential Naval Aide1934
- Keep 'Em RollingMajor in France Battlefield1934
- The Trans-Atlantic MysteryInspector Carr1932
- The Crane Poison CaseInspector Carr1932
- The Side Show MysteryInspector Carr1932
- Murder in the PullmanDetective1932
- The Cole CaseInspector Carr1932
- The Skull Murder MysteryInspector Carr1932
- The Studio Murder MysteryInsp. Carr1932
- The Symphony Murder MysteryInsp. Carr1932
- The Wall Street MysteryInspector Carr1931
- The Clyde MysteryInspector Carr1931
- SuccessMr. Kelly - Molly's Father1931
- The Gigolo RacketGeorge Burke1931
- Heads UpCapt. Whitney1930
- Dangerous Nan McGrewGrant1930
- At the Villa RoseStarling1930
- The Burgomaster of StilemondeOdilion van Belle1929
- The Three KingsCharlie King1928
- The RingerJohn Lenley1928
- A South Sea BubbleTony Gates1928
- The Silver LiningJohn Hurst1928
Personal details
- Official site
- Alternative names
- John Rummel Hamilton
- John R. Hamilton
- BornJanuary 16, 1887Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
More to explore
Editorial lists
Related lists created by IMDb editors
- The Billion-Dollar Film Club: 50+ Movies to Reach $1 Billion Worldwideupdated 1 day ago • 52 images
- The most anticipated sequels, prequels, and spin-offs coming in 2023updated 4 days ago • 26 images
- The best things to watch this weekend: Dec. 16 - Dec. 19updated 2 months ago • 7 images
- December Picks: The Movies and TV You Can't Missupdated 2 monts ago • 20 images
- New and upcoming sequels, prequels, and spin-offsupdated 3 monts ago • 45 images
User lists
Related lists from IMDb users