John Hamill - Actor Profile

John Hamill

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
15Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 3, 1947
Birth Place: Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK

About John Hamill

John Hamill was born on May 3, 1947 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Doing the Best I Can (1974), The Over-Amorous Artist (1974) and Doctor Who (1963). He was one of England's most popular "physique models" in the late 1960s. He left acting in the late seventies after being unable to financially support himself. He went on to run a Pine Furnisher shop.

John Hamill Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Hamill reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 13% of John Hamill'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 The National Health, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Hamill Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Hamill's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie John Hamill has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Inside the Tower Gary(archive footage) Flop Similar →
1978 Black Sun Dan Pedersen Flop Similar →
1977 Hardcore Daniel Flop Similar →
1977 Under the Bed! Alan Street Flop Similar →
1976 Double Dare Peter Flop Similar →
1975 Girls Come First Alan Street Flop Similar →
1974 The Over-Amorous Artist Alan Street Flop Similar →
1973 The National Health Kenny Hit Similar →
1972 Travels with My Aunt Crowder's Man Average Similar →
1972 Tower of Evil Gary Average Similar →
1971 The Beast in the Cellar Alan Marlow Flop Similar →
1970 Trog Cliff Flop Similar →
1970 No Blade of Grass Roger Burnham Flop Similar →
1970 Every Home Should Have One Porridge Eater Flop Similar →
1968 A Dandy in Aspic Uncredited Hit Similar →

John Hamill - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Hamill?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Hamill is "The National Health" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has John Hamill acted in?

John Hamill has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Hamill?

Other notable films include "A Dandy in Aspic", "Travels with My Aunt", and "Tower of Evil".

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