Murray Hamilton
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Murray Hamilton (March 24, 1923 – September 1, 1986) was an American actor. He is best known for his role as Mayor Larry Vaughn in the 1975 film "Jaws" and its sequels, "Jaws 2" and "Jaws: The Revenge". Hamilton also starred in several other well-known films such as "The Graduate", "The Hustler" and "The Amityville Horror". He had a long career in both film and TV and appeared in over 70 films and TV series.
Best Murray Hamilton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Murray Hamilton's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Murray Hamilton.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Last Days of Patton | Gen. Hobart "Hap" Gay | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Whoops Apocalypse | Jack 'Kill the Commies' Preston (Former US President) | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Too Scared to Scream | Jack Oberman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Summer Girl | Jack Reardon | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | All the Way Home | Joel Lynch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Brubaker | John Deach | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | 1941 | Claude Crumn | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Amityville Horror | Father Ryan | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | A Last Cry for Help | Ralph Muir | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Donovan's Kid | Henry Carpenter | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Jaws 2 | Mayor Larry Vaughn | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Casey's Shadow | Tom Patterson | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Killer on Board | Dr. Ned Folger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Damnation Alley | Gen. Landers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Murder at the World Series | Harvey Murkison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Drowning Pool | Kilbourne | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Jaws | Vaughn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Way We Were | Brooks Carpenter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Murdock's Gang | Harold Talbot | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Incident on a Dark Street | Edmund Schilling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Deadly Harvest | Sheriff Bill Jessup | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Failing of Raymond | Sgt. Manzak | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium | Fred Ferguson | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Brotherhood | Jim Egan | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Danger Has Two Faces | Colonel Jack Forbes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Boston Strangler | Det. Frank McAfee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | No Way to Treat a Lady | Inspector Haines | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sergeant Ryker | Capt. Appleton | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Graduate | Mr. Robinson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Seconds | Charlie Evans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Inherit the Wind | E.K. Hornbeck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Cardinal | Lafe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | 13 Frightened Girls | Wally Sanders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Papa's Delicate Condition | Mr. Harvey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Hustler | Findley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Escape to Sonoita | Marsh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Tall Story | Coach Sandy Hardy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The FBI Story | Sam Crandall | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Anatomy of a Murder | Alphonse "Al" Paquette | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Houseboat | Capt. Alan Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | No Time for Sergeants | Irving S. Blanchard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Darby's Rangers | Sims Delancey | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Jeanne Eagels | Chick O'Hara | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Spirit of St. Louis | Bud Gurney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Toward the Unknown | Maj. Bromo Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Whistle at Eaton Falls | Al Webster | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bright Victory | Pete Hamilton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Something for the Boys | Soldier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Murray Hamilton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Murray Hamilton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Murray Hamilton is "A Last Cry for Help" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Murray Hamilton acted in?
Murray Hamilton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Murray Hamilton?
Other notable films include "Inherit the Wind", "Anatomy of a Murder", and "The Hustler".