Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
January 16, 1887
Died
October 15, 1958 (age 71)
Place of Birth
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As
John Rummel Hamilton
John R. Hamilton
John Hamilton
Biography
John Rummel Hamilton was an American actor, who played in many movies and television programs. He is probably best remembered for his role as the blustery newspaper editor Perry White for the 1950s television program “Adventures of Superman.”
John Hamilton on Captain Midnight (1954)
VideoKnown For
TV
The Ford Television Theatre
1952
TV
Adventures of Superman
Perry White
1952
TV
Tales of Tomorrow
1951
TV
State Trooper
Oscar
1956
TV
The Cisco Kid
John Mitchell
1950
TV
The Cisco Kid
Thomas T. Trimble
1950
TV
The Cisco Kid
Sheriff
1950
TV
The Gene Autry Show
Dan Parker
1950
TV
The Gene Autry Show
Jonathan Diggers
1950
TV
I Led Three Lives
1953
TV
The Count of Monte Cristo
1956
TV
The Adventures of Kit Carson
1951
TV
Treasury Men in Action
Judge (uncredited)
1950
TV
Cavalcade of America
Colonel Norton
1952
TV
Cavalcade of America
Porter
1952
TV
The Roy Rogers Show
1951
Film
The Maltese Falcon
District Attorney Bryan
1941
TV
Captain Midnight
1954
TV
Screen Director's Playhouse
Mr. Campo (uncredited)
1955
TV
New York Confidential
1959
Filmography
1959TVNew York Confidential1958FilmOutcasts of the City1957FilmChicago Confidentialas Emory Morgan - Attorney (uncredited)1956TVState Trooperas Oscar1956TVHey, Jeannie!as Mr. Barker1956TVThe Count of Monte Cristo1955FilmBobby Ware Is Missingas Stearns - Goodwin's Associate (uncredited)1955TVScreen Director's Playhouseas Mr. Campo (uncredited)1954FilmSuperman and the Jungle Devilas Perry White1954FilmSuperman Flies Againas Perry White1954FilmSuperman in Exileas Perry White1954FilmSuperman's Perilas Perry White1954FilmSitting Bullas Ulysses S. Grant1954TVCaptain Midnight1954FilmSuperman and Scotland Yardas Perry White1954FilmMoby Dickas 'Jeroboam' Captain1954FilmCity Story1954FilmThe Miami Storyas Clifton Staley1954TVPassport to Danger1954FilmStamp Day for Supermanas Perry White1953FilmMan of Conflictas Mr. Cornwall1953FilmDonovan's Brainas Mr. McNish (uncredited)1953FilmSo This Is Loveas Charlie1953FilmRun for the Hillsas Mr. Harvester1953FilmIron Mountain Trailas Circuit Judge1953FilmJack McCall, Desperadoas Col. Cornish1953FilmMarshal of Cedar Rockas Stover - Prison Warden1953FilmNever Wave at a WACas Sen. Holbrook (uncredited)1953FilmThe Studebaker Storyas Father Studebaker1953TVI Led Three Lives1952TVThe Ford Television Theatre1952TVCavalcade of Americaas Colonel Norton1952TVAdventures of Supermanas Perry White1952FilmThe Rose Bowl Storyas Dr. Lansing1952FilmListen Judgeas George Morton (uncredited)1952FilmTargetas Bailey1952FilmThe Pace That Thrillsas Sour Puss1952FilmThe McGurk Wayas Speaker1951TVThe Roy Rogers Show1951TVHallmark Hall of Fameas "Jeroboam" Captain1951FilmCriminal Lawyeras Police Captain Loomis1951TVThe Adventures of Kit Carson1951TVTales of Tomorrow1951FilmMillion Dollar Pursuitas Police Inspector Morgan1951FilmBadman's Goldas The Marshal1951FilmSugarfootas Judge Backus1950FilmThe Flying Missileas Senator1950FilmThe Missouriansas Mayor Grant McDowall1950TVTreasury Men in Actionas Judge (uncredited)1950TVThe Cisco Kidas John Mitchell1950FilmBunco Squadas John Deming (uncredited)1950FilmThe Menas Justice of the Peace (uncredited)1950TVThe Gene Autry Showas Dan Parker1950FilmAnnie Get Your Gunas Ship Captain (uncredited)1950FilmThe Invisible Monsteras "Henry Miller"1950FilmThe Reformer and the Redheadas Police Captain (uncredited)1950FilmMilitary Academy with That Tenth Avenue Gangas Judge Ralph Townsend1950FilmDavy Crockett, Indian Scoutas Col. Pollard1949FilmPioneer Marshalas Man with Bracelet1949FilmStrange Bargainas Employee at Meeting (uncredited)1949FilmAlias the Champas Police Commissioner Bronson1949TVThe Ed Wynn Showas Self - Ed's Doctor (uncredited)1949FilmThe James Brothers of Missourias Lon Royer [Ch.1]1949FilmBandit King of Texasas John Turner1949FilmThe Wyoming Banditas Marshal1949FilmLaw of the Golden Westas Isaac Cody, Bill's father1949FilmCanadian Pacificas Pere Lacomb1949FilmThe Judgeas Lt. Edwards1949FilmSheriff of Wichitaas Prison Warden1948FilmRusty Leads the Wayas Board Member (uncredited)1948FilmDesperadoes of Dodge Cityas Land Agent1948FilmThe Gentleman from Nowhereas Judge1948FilmWalk a Crooked Mileas G.W. Hunter1948FilmThe Checkered Coatas Marcus Anson1948FilmThe Gallant Legionas Speaker of the House1948FilmSong of My Heartas Czar1947FilmHigh Wallas Police Surgeon (uncredited)1947FilmThe Judge Steps Outas Diner on Train (uncredited)1947FilmBandits of Dark Canyonas Ben Shaw1947FilmBlondie in the Doughas Premier Biscuit Board Member (uncredited)1947FilmKey Witnessas R. C. Hurlbert - Coroner (uncredited)1947FilmNews Houndsas Timothy X. 'Big Tim' Donlin1947FilmToo Many Winnersas Albert Payson1947FilmThat's My Galas Assemblyman McBride1947FilmViolenceas Dr. Chalmers1947FilmThe Sea of Grassas Forrest Hamilton (uncredited)1947FilmIt Happened on Fifth Avenueas Harper (uncredited)1947FilmThe Devil On Wheelsas Mr. Davis1947FilmRaiders of the Southas George Boone1946FilmMagnificent Dollas Mr. Witherspoon (uncredited)1946FilmThe Secret of the Whistleras McLaren aka Mac (uncredited)1946FilmWife Wantedas Judge1946FilmThe Brute Manas Professor Cushman (uncredited)1946FilmStep by Stepas Police Capt. Edmonds1946FilmOne Exciting Weekas Dr. Jones (uncredited)1946FilmBadman's Territoryas Commissioner Taylor (uncredited)1946FilmHome on the Rangeas State Official1946FilmJohnny Comes Flying Homeas C.H. Metters (uncredited)1946FilmThe Madonna's Secretas Lambert1946FilmThe Phantom Rideras Senator Williams1946FilmGirl on the Spotas Police Commissioner (uncredited)1945FilmNorthwest Trailas John Owens1945FilmVoice of the Whistleras Doctor (uncredited)1945FilmJohnny Angelas Harbor Master (uncredited)1945FilmSensation Huntersas Night Court Judge1945FilmFirst Yank into Tokyoas Dr. Stacey (uncredited)1945FilmOn Stage Everybodyas Mr. Smoothasilk (uncredited)1945FilmThe Naughty Ninetiesas Sheriff of Ironville (uncredited)1945FilmCircumstantial Evidenceas Gov. Hanlon1945FilmStrange Illusionas Mr. Allen1945FilmThe Great Flamarionas Coroner (uncredited)1945FilmMom and Dadas Dr. Burnell1944FilmSheriff of Las Vegasas Homer Blackwell1944FilmMeet Miss Bobby Socksas R.N. Swanson1944FilmHi, Beautifulas Board Member (uncredited)1944FilmCrazy Knightsas Mr. Gardner1944FilmZorro's Black Whipas Mr. Walsh1944FilmI'm from Arkansasas Harry Cashin1944FilmMusic in Manhattanas Mr. Bradley, the Banker (uncredited)1944FilmMaisie Goes to Renoas Judge Carter (Uncredited)1944FilmThe Port of 40 Thievesas Mr. Fellows1944FilmThe Girl Who Daredas Beau Richmond1944FilmWilsonas Legislator in Wilson's Office (uncredited)1944FilmChristmas Holidayas Jury Foreman (uncredited)1944FilmAction in Arabiaas Mr. Hamilton1944FilmUp in Armsas Man In Theatre Lobby (uncredited)1944FilmStanding Room Onlyas General1943FilmGovernment Girlas Irate Man (uncredited)1943FilmCrazy Houseas Outraged Director1943FilmLarceny with Musicas Important banker1943FilmSo's Your Uncleas Mr. Craig1943FilmGood Luck, Mr. Yatesas J.C. Allison1943FilmDaredevils of the Westas Senator Garfield1943FilmMission to Moscowas Charlie - American Newsman (uncredited)1943FilmAerial Gunneras Doctor (uncredited)1942FilmPhantom Killeras John G. Harrison1942FilmAcross the Pacificas Court-Martial President1942FilmEscape from Crimeas Rafferty1942FilmThe Big Shotas Judge1942FilmSyncopation1942FilmDr. Broadwayas Inspector (uncredited)1942FilmIn This Our Lifeas Police Inspector Millett1942FilmI Was Framedas Judge1942FilmAlways in My Heartas Prison Warden1942FilmOver My Dead Bodyas District Attorney Stuart Drinkwater1941FilmPacific Blackoutas Police Captain1941FilmUnfinished Rainbowsas Matthew Griswold1941FilmBorrowed Heroas William Brooks1941FilmI Killed That Manas District Attorney1941FilmThey Died with Their Boots Onas Colonel (uncredited)1941FilmThe Great Man's Ladyas Sen. Grant1941FilmThe Maltese Falconas District Attorney Bryan1941FilmIt Started with Eveas Thomas - Headwaiter (uncredited)1941FilmHold Back the Dawnas Mac - Studio Receptionist (uncredited)1941FilmNine Lives Are Not Enoughas Police Chief (uncredited)1941FilmSucker Listas James Sawyer (uncredited)1941FilmStrange Alibias Judge1941FilmMeet John Doeas Jim (uncredited)1941FilmFlight from Destinyas Judge1940FilmFlight Commandas Pensacola Commander (uncredited)1940FilmThe Great Plane Robberyas Dr. Jamison1940FilmYou, the Peopleas Frank Y. Carter1940FilmLady with Red Hairas Defense Attorney Graham (uncredited)1940FilmTugboat Annie Sails Againas Capt. Broad1940FilmThe Flag of Humanityas Gen. James Garfield1940FilmBoom Townas McMasters' Defense Attorney (uncredited)1940FilmThe Golden Fleecingas Judge (uncredited)1940FilmThey Drive by Nightas Defense Attorney (uncredited)1940FilmMurder in the Airas Hargrave1940FilmTear Gas Squadas Chief Ferris1940FilmJohnny Apolloas Night Court Judge1940FilmFlash Gordon Conquers the Universeas Professor Gordon1940FilmDr. Ehrlich's Magic Bulletas Hirsch1940FilmBrother Rat and a Babyas Judge1939FilmInvisible Stripesas Captain Johnson (uncredited)1939FilmSwanee Riveras Doctor1939FilmOld Hickoryas Governor Clairborne of Louisiana1939FilmOn Dress Paradeas A Co. Maneuvers Colonel (uncredited)1939FilmThe Roaring Twentiesas Judge1939FilmSmashing the Money Ringas Night Captain1939FilmEspionage Agentas Code Room Instructor1939FilmDust Be My Destinyas First Warden (uncredited)1939FilmFull Confessionas The Judge (uncredited)1939FilmAngels Wash Their Facesas Officer H.A. Merton (uncredited)1939FilmThe Bill of Rightsas Colonel George Mason1939FilmThey Shall Have Musicas Detective (uncredited)1939FilmI Stole a Millionas Wilson1939FilmThe Forgotten Womanas Dr. May1939FilmStronger Than Desireas Second Trial Judge (uncredited)1939FilmBlind Alleyas Warden1939FilmConfessions of a Nazi Spyas FBI Chief (uncredited)1939FilmRose of Washington Squareas Judge1939FilmForged Passportas Jack Rogers aka 'Lefty'1939FilmThree Smart Girls Grow Upas Harry - Conference Room Businessman1939FilmThe Spirit of Culveras Maj. White1939FilmSecret Service of the Airas Warden Jackson1939FilmDevil's Islandas Captain of Second Convict Ship1938FilmI Stand Accusedas Defense Attorney Brower1938FilmGirls on Probationas Police Chief1938FilmMr. Wong, Detectiveas Simon Dayton1938FilmToo Hot to Handleas Mr. Fairfield (uncredited)1938FilmBoys Townas Prison Warden (uncredited)1938FilmYou Can't Take It with Youas Kirby's Dining Guest (uncredited)1938FilmHunted Menas Police Commissioner1938FilmDoctor Rhythmas Insp. Bryce1938FilmMr. Moto's Gambleas Philip Benton1938FilmOver the Wallas Warden Vance1937FilmMurder Is Newsas David Corning1937FilmMissing Witnessesas Police Chief Elmer H. Davis (uncredited)1937FilmNight Club Scandalas Governor1937FilmDangerously Yoursas Roberts1937FilmThe Man Who Cried Wolfas Judge1937FilmBad Guyas Warden1937FilmShe Had to Eatas Police Captain (uncredited)1937FilmIt Could Happen to Youas Judge1937FilmFifty Roads to Townas Captain Carroll1937FilmThis Is My Affairas Warden1937FilmCriminals of the Airas Captain Wallace1937FilmSeventh Heavenas Gendarme1937FilmTwo Wise Maidsas Grover Wentworth1937FilmTorture Moneyas Capt. Michael Karnahan (uncredited)1936FilmA Man Betrayedas Mr. Carlton1936FilmLady from Nowhereas Commissioner1936FilmThree Smart Girlsas Desk Lieutenant at Police Station1936FilmLegion of Terroras Cummings1936FilmTwo in a Crowdas Purdy1936FilmCraig's Wifeas Detective (uncredited)1936FilmTwo-Fisted Gentlemanas Frank Boyd1934FilmStand Up and Cheer!as Presidential Naval Aide1934FilmKeep 'Em Rollingas Major in France Battlefield1932FilmThe Trans-Atlantic Mysteryas Inspector Carr1932FilmThe Crane Poison Caseas Inspector Carr1932FilmThe Campus Mysteryas Inspector Carr1932FilmThe Side Show Mysteryas Inspector Carr1932FilmMurder in the Pullmanas Detective1932FilmThe Cole Caseas Inspector Carr1932FilmThe Skull Murder Mysteryas Inspector Carr1932FilmThe Studio Murder Mysteryas Insp. Carr1932FilmThe Symphony Murder Mysteryas Insp. Carr1931FilmThe Week End Mystery1931FilmThe Wall Street Mysteryas Inspector Carr1931FilmThe Clyde Mysteryas Inspector Carr1931FilmSuccessas Mr. Kelly - Molly's Father1931FilmThe Gigolo Racketas George Burke1930FilmHeads Upas Capt. Whitney1930FilmDangerous Nan McGrewas Grant