Hamilton Camp

Hamilton Camp is an actor, a singer, and a songwriter. He began his career at age twelve in the motion picture Bedlam, with Boris Karloff. Since then, he has played both comedic and dramatic roles in the mediums of movies, television and theater. "ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT WOMAN", "BIRD", "DICK TRACY", "HEAVEN CAN WAIT", "MEATBALLS 2" and "UNDER FIRE" are but a few of his movie credits. He can be seen in the Warner Bros. Production "ALMOST HEROES" and, "JOE DIRT", with David Spade, and "THE FOURTH TENOR", with Rodney Dangerfield.

He appeared as a guest on many hit TV shows such as "MASH", "MARY TYLER MOORE", THREE"S COMPANY", "HILL STREET BLUES", "CHEERS" and others. His most recent appearances include "TITUS" "THE JEFF FOXWORTY SHOW", "STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE", " MURPHY BROWN" "ER" "LOIS AND CLARK"

Several Broadway shows had his name in the credits. He was one of the early "SECOND CITY" players as well as a member of the original cast of "THE COMMITTEE" in San Francisco and "SILLS and COMPANY" in LA. Hamilton won a Dramalogue award for best direction of an ensemble performance with the Spolin Games Players. He has toured Europe and Canada with various productions as well as performing at the Mark Taper, the Zephyr and the Matrix Theaters. His most recent appearances include the role of August in the Powerhouse Theater's production of "ONDINE," Ebeneezer Scrooge in the SSRC production of "A CHRISTMAS CAROLE." and Creon in the Torrance Repertory Theater Production , "ANTIGONE". He is currently appearing in Shakespeare's "TWELFTH NIGHT" as Sir Andrew Aguecheek.

Hamilton has always been involved in music beginning at the Gate of Horn in Chicago; his work with Bob Gibson produced the classic folk album "Gibson and Camp at the Gate of Horn." He also cut several solo albums for Elektra and Warner Bros.. He is the writer of the cult classic "Pride of Man" recorded over the years by several major artists. He continues to perform at music festivals and clubs internationally.

Hamilton currently resides in Los Angeles with his family. He has six children and thirteen grandchildren.