Neil Hamilton (actor)
Appearance
Neil Hamilton | |
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Born | James Neil Hamilton September 9, 1899 |
Died | September 24, 1984 | (aged 85)
Cause of death | asthma attack |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | actor |
Years active | 1918–1971 |
Television | Batman |
Spouse(s) | Elsa Whitmer (m.1922–1984; his death) |
James Neil Hamilton (September 9, 1899 – September 24, 1984) was an American actor. He is known for his role as Commissioner Gordon in Batman. During the 1920s he was a minor leading man to major stars.
Hamilton was born on September 9, 1899 in Lynn, Massachusetts. He was married to Elsa Whitmer from 1922 until his death in 1984. They had one child. He is a distant cousin of Margaret Hamilton. Hamilton died on September 24, 1984 in Escondido, California from an asthma attack, aged 85.