Neil Hamilton (actor)
James Neil Hamilton (September 9, 1899 – September 24, 1984) was an American actor. He is known for his role as Commissioner Gordon in Batman. During the 1920s he was a minor leading man to major stars.
Neil Hamilton | |
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Born | James Neil Hamilton September 9, 1899 |
Died | September 24, 1984 | (aged 85)
Cause of death | asthma attack |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | actor |
Years active | 1918–1971 |
Television | Batman |
Spouse(s) | Elsa Whitmer (m.1922–1984; his death) |
Hamilton was born on September 9, 1899 in Lynn, Massachusetts. He was married to Elsa Whitmer from 1922 until his death in 1984. They had one child. He is a distant cousin of Margaret Hamilton. Hamilton died on September 24, 1984 in Escondido, California from an asthma attack, aged 85.