Kim Hamilton | |
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| Born | Dorothy Mae Aiken September 12, 1932 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Died | September 16, 2013 (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Other names | Kim Rousseau |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1952–2010 |
| Spouse(s) | Robert Henry Hamilton (1951-1969) Werner Klemperer (1997–2000; his death) |
| Children | 2 |
Kim Hamilton (born Dorothy Mae Aiken; September 12, 1932 – September 16, 2013) was an American film and television actress, as well as a director, writer, and artist. Her career spanned more than half a century, from the early 1950s to 2010.[1] Hamilton's early film credits included the 1959 film noir Odds Against Tomorrow opposite Harry Belafonte and The Leech Woman in 1960.[1] She was also one of the first African-American actors to appear on the soap opera Days of Our Lives and was the only African-American to appear in a speaking role on Leave It to Beaver.[2][1]
Hamilton portrayed, in an uncredited role, Helen Robinson in the 1962 film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, based on Harper Lee's novel of the same name. She was the film's last surviving African-American adult cast member with a speaking role.[3]
- ^ a b c Robe, Alan K. (2007-04-13). "Kim Hamilton interview with Alan K. Rode-PtS 1 and 2". Film Noir Foundation. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- ^ "Kim Hamilton, one of the first African-American actresses on "Days", passes away". SalemSpectator. 2013-08-29. Archived from the original on 2014-12-25. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- ^ "Harlem community honors 'Mockingbird' actress". USA Today. Associated Press. 2007-04-13. Retrieved 2013-10-13.