Graham Hamilton

Graham Hamilton
Born	James Graham Hamilton McOwat 27 November 1944 Leeds, England
Nationality	British
Education	Giggleswick School, Giggleswick, North Yorkshire
Alma mater	Rose Bruford College, Sidcup, Kent
Occupation	Actor and singer
Years active	1966–present
Website	http://www.spotlight.com/4372-9059-9315

Graham Hamilton (born 27 November 1944 in Leeds, West Yorkshire) is a British stage and television actor who was the 15th President of Equity, the actors' trade union, between 2008 and 2010. ^[1] Formerly Vice-President for ten years, Hamilton has been involved in Equity's ruling Council since 1973, during his acting career in plays and musicals in the West End. He is known chiefly for his portrayal of Fagin in Oliver! ^[2] After working in the West End, he became famous for playing the villain in over twenty-one pantomimes, appearing at major theatres throughout the UK. In 2007, he was awarded Honorary Life Membership of Equity by its governing Council for distinguished service to the union.

References

1. "Graham Hamilton - Actor". Equity. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
2. Smith, Alistair (22 July 2008). "Hamilton elected Equity president". The Stage. London. Retrieved 29 June 2013.