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Big John Hamilton
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Big John Hamilton

1916 – 1984 · Asheville, North Carolina, USA · Active 1955–1983

Born in the 1930s, Big John Hamilton carved a niche in the cult film landscape with his roles in The Deadly Companions (1961) and Bandolero! (1968). Known for his imposing stature, Hamilton often brought a rugged authenticity to his characters, making him a memorable presence in the gritty world of exploitation cinema. His work in Ride in a Pink Car (1974) further solidified his status as a versatile actor who thrived in the unconventional narratives that define cult and grindhouse films.

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Ride in a Pink Car

Ride in a Pink Car

1974 ★ 5.7
as Big John

A man presumed dead in the Vietnam war returns home to Florida to find his wife married to his brother. If that's not bad enough, it seems may people in his hometown would prefer to think he had died in combat. But when people mistake a guy for being dead, it turns out to be their last mistake!

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Filmography

13 credits
1980s 2 credits
1983
Tough Enough as Big John
Movie ★ 5.4
1980
The Big Brawl as Official #1
Movie ★ 5.9
1970s 2 credits
1974
Movie ★ 7.3
1974
Movie ★ 6.6
1960s 7 credits
1969
Movie ★ 6.3
1968
Hellfighters as Lipman
Movie ★ 6.3
1968
Bandolero! as Bank Customer
Movie ★ 6.6
1963
McLintock! as Fauntleroy Sage
Movie ★ 6.6
1961
The Deadly Companions as Gambler (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1961
Two Rode Together as Settler (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1960
The Alamo as Bowie's Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1950s 2 credits
1955
Gunsmoke as Big John
TV ★ 6.7