Big John Hamilton (October 29, 1916 – December 5, 1984) was an American restaurateur and actor known for various small roles in American films, especially western films. He had roles in several John Wayne films.
Hamilton, who was born in Asheville, North Carolina, was 6-ft 4-in tall and owned a steak house in San Antonio where he met Wayne and was offered a small, uncredited role in The Alamo. He continued to have roles in other Wayne films and a few other films and guest appearances on several television series.
He died of an apparent heart attack at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio on December 5, 1984.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1956 Gunsmoke Big John Episode: "Poor Pearl"1957 Blondie Wildcat Episode: "Howdy Neighbor"1958 Mackenzie's Raiders Lane Episode: "Hostage"1960 The Alamo Bowie's Man Uncredited1961 Two Rode Together Settler Uncredited1961 The Deadly Companions Gambler Uncredited1963 Bonanza Miner Episode: "Calamity Over the Comstock"1963 McLintock! Fauntleroy Sage 1966 The Rounders Big John Episode: "Some Things Are Not for Sale"1968 Bandolero! Bank customer 1968 Hellfighters Lipman 1969 The Undefeated Mudlow 1974 The Sugarland Express Big John 1974 Ride in a Pink Car Big John 1978 Flying High Big John Episode: "South by Southwest"1983 Tough Enough Big John (final film role)
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