Antony Hamilton : Biography, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Address, Filmography (Mission: Impossible, Cover Up)

Though born in England in May of 1952, Antony Hamilton was adopted by an Australian military man and his wife and grew up in Adelaide, Australia. A classically trained dancer, he danced with the Australian ballet before his outstanding good looks led him into a modeling career. He modeled in Europe and, while studying acting, in the U.S. After being "introduced" (according to the film credits) in _Samson and Delilah (1984)_ he was offered the co-starring role in the TV series "Cover Up" (1984) as a replacement for the late Jon-Erik Hexum. As Hexum was an acting school classmate of Hamilton's, the actor hesitated to profit by Hexum's death, but eventually agreed to take the role. Around that same time, Cubby Broccoli tested him as the new James Bond when Pierce Brosnan was at first unable to get out of his "Remington Steele" contract to play the role. According to some reports, Broccoli decided against a blond Bond; in other reports, it was agreed by both Hamilton and Broccoli that the former's known homosexuality would work against him in the role. Whatever the reason, Hamilton continued in television and films until his death from complications due to the AIDS virus in March of 1995.

Born in England in May 1952, Antony Hamilton was adopted by an Australian soldier and his wife, and grew up in Adelaide in Australia.

Classic dancer, he danced with the Australian ballet before his exceptional good led him to a model career.

Cubby Broccoli tested him like the new James Bond, when Pierce Brosnan was bound by his contract in "Remington Steele". Finally, Broccoli was against a blond leap; And on the other hand, it was agreed between Hamilton and Broccoli that his known homosexuality would play against him in this role.

Despite this reason, Hamilton continues television and films until his death, due to complications related to the AIDS virus in March 1995.

Grew up in Adelaide, Australia.

Was adopted not long after birth.

• Creation date: 01/07/2003 by misou
• Last update: 01/05/2007 by abdest