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John Ashley Hamilton
Biography
John Ashley Hamilton--actor, writer, director--brings to the entertainment industry many years of experience in acting and film production. A native of London, England, he became a well-known personality there from his work in television and commercial appearances. He was the first black person to appear in a commercial shown on television and in movie theaters in England and Wales. The product was Tia Maria coffee Liqueur.
Hamilton has a strong theatre background. He appeared in plays at the London West End Theatres of Great Britain, and was a member of the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain when Sir Laurence Olivier was director. Hamilton's voice was very well known as a radio performer in England and Wales on BBC radio.
In the US he appeared as an actor in several television shows and commercials. He also trained as a director with Spelling/Goldberg Productions on the Fox lot; he sold a story idea to Norman Lear for an episode of Lear's series Good Times (1974).
Hamilton believes as long as he is working doing what he loves--his passion for acting, writing, directing--getting paid a lot of money is unimportant. Money doesn't make the man. Man makes money.
Hamilton left the entertainment business for a few years, but has since returned to the business.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The Legend of Lochnagar | |
| 1979 | The Secret Life of Plants | Himself (as Ashley Alexander) |
| 1970 | Carry On Up the Jungle | Nosha |
| 1966 | Naked Evil | Danny |
| 1964 | Guns at Batasi |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | A Different World | Dr. Settle |
| 1969 | Room 222 | Marshall Leeds |