Bernie Hamilton - Actor Profile

Bernie Hamilton

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
34Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 12, 1928
Birth Place: East Los Angeles, California, USA

About Bernie Hamilton

Solid character actor that for various reasons never became a star. He is perhaps best known for his role as the tough police captain in the hit 1970s television series, "Starsky and Hutch." Other notable credits include Luis Buñuel's English-language film, "The Young One" (1960) where he plays a jazz musician who flees a lynch mob, and "One Potato, Two Potato" (1964), where he got a chance to show a softer side as a man fighting to obtain parental rights of his stepdaughter.

Bernie Hamilton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Bernie Hamilton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Bernie Hamilton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Bernie Hamilton's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Bernie Hamilton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bernie Hamilton's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Bernie Hamilton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1981 Full Moon High Hijacker #2 Flop Similar →
1975 Bucktown Harley Average Similar →
1973 Scream Blacula Scream Ragman Average Similar →
1972 Hammer Davis Flop Similar →
1971 The Organization Lt. Jessop Average Similar →
1971 Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones Shambu Super Hit Similar →
1970 Walk the Walk Mike Flop Similar →
1970 The Losers Capt. Jackson Flop Similar →
1970 A Clear and Present Danger House Hit Similar →
1969 The Lost Man Reggie Page Flop Similar →
1968 The Swimmer Chauffeur Hit Similar →
1968 Tarzan and the Four O'Clock Army Chaka Hit Similar →
1967 Stranger on the Run Dickory Average Similar →
1967 Sullivan's Empire Amando Hit Similar →
1965 Synanon Pete Hit Similar →
1964 One Potato, Two Potato Frank Richards Hit Similar →
1963 Captain Sindbad Quinius Flop Similar →
1962 13 West Street Negro Average Similar →
1961 The Devil at 4 O'Clock Charlie Average Similar →
1961 Underworld U.S.A. Investigator Hit Similar →
1960 Let No Man Write My Epitaph Goodbye George Average Similar →
1960 The Young One Traver Hit Similar →
1959 Take a Giant Step Bar Sharpie Flop Similar →
1959 Cry Tough - Average Similar →
1959 Up Periscope Seaman Weary Average Similar →
1956 The Girl He Left Behind Corporal West Flop Similar →
1956 Congo Crossing Pompala Average Similar →
1955 Kismet Pearl Merchant (uncredited) Average Similar →
1954 Carmen Jones Reporter Average Similar →
1954 Jungle Man-Eaters Zuwaba Flop Similar →
1951 Mysterious Island Neb Average Similar →
1951 Bright Victory Soldier (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1951 The Harlem Globetrotters Higgins Average Similar →
1950 The Jackie Robinson Story Ernie Average Similar →

Bernie Hamilton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bernie Hamilton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bernie Hamilton is "Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Bernie Hamilton acted in?

Bernie Hamilton has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bernie Hamilton?

Other notable films include "The Swimmer", "Synanon", and "Bright Victory".

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