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Hale Hamilton
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Overview
Born
February 28
,
1883
·
Fort Madison, Iowa, USA
Died
May 19
,
1942
·
Hollywood, California, USA
(cerebral hemorrhage)
Height
6′ (1.83 m)
Mini Bio
Hale Hamilton was born on February 28, 1883 in Fort Madison, Iowa, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for
His Children's Children (1923)
,
The Girl from Missouri (1934)
and
The Great Lover (1931)
. He was married to
Grace La Rue
,
Myrtle Tannehill
and Minnie Dorothy Pepper (aka Jane Oaker). He died on May 19, 1942 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Family
Spouses
Grace La Rue
(May 1920 - May 19, 1942) (his death)
Myrtle Tannehill
(December 14, 1912 - January 1920) (divorced)
Minnie Dorothy Pepper (aka Jane Oaker)
(December 21, 1901 - 1912) (divorced)
Trivia
Heavy-set character actor, on stage from 1901. Began his film career in silent pictures in 1915, often appearing with his third wife Grace La Rue. Busy supporting player of 1930's melodramas. Also authored three plays.
First actor to portray the character of Tom Buchanan on-screen in
The Great Gatsby (1926)
.
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