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- Also known as Bernard Hamilton
- Born: June 12, 1928Los Angeles Times: Actor Bernie Hamilton, Capt. Dobey on 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80 (January 1, 2009)
- Birth place: Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles Times: Actor Bernie Hamilton, Capt. Dobey on 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80 (January 1, 2009)
- Died: December 31, 2008, in Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles Times: Actor Bernie Hamilton, Capt. Dobey on 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80 (January 1, 2009)
- Died from cardiac arrest
- Was 80 when he died
- Funeral will be held at Inglewood Cemetary Mortuary
- Occupation: Actor
- Brother is a jazz drummer Chico Hamilton
- Portrayed Captain Dobey on the television series Starsky & Hutch
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Bernie Hamilton was an American actor who appeared on the 1970s police television show Starsky & Hutch, where he portrayed Captain Dobey. Hamilton could also be seen in the 1964 film One Potato, Two Potato, portraying Frank Richards.Los Angeles Times: Actor Bernie Hamilton, Capt. Dobey on 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80 (January 1, 2009)
Hamilton passed away on December 30, 2008, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from cardic arrest. He was 80 at the time of his death. Hamilton's funeral will be held on January 8, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at the Inglewood Cemetery Mortuary in Inglewood, California.Los Angeles Times: Actor Bernie Hamilton, Capt. Dobey on 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80 (January 1, 2009)
Partial FilmographyM
- 1950: The Jackie Robinson Story
- 1954: Carmen Jones
- 1955: Kismet
- 1960: The Young One
- 1961: The Devil at 4 O'Clock
- 1962: 13 West Street
- 1964: One Potato, Two Potato
- 1965: Synanon
- 1968: The Swimmer
- 1971: The Organization
- 1972: Hammer
- 1973: Scream Blacula Scream
- 1975: Bucktown
- 1975-1979: Starsky & Hutch
- 1985: The Love Boat
Quotes
"He's a very versatile actor and never really got the recognition he deserved for his work."—Fred Williamson, who portrayed Captain Dobey in Starsky & Hutch movieLos Angeles Times: Actor Bernie Hamilton, Capt. Dobey on 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80 (January 1, 2009)"He was a self-made man. He comes from a family of five brothers and one sister from the east side of Los Angeles; they came from humble beginnings."—Raoul Hamilton, Bernie Hamilton's sonLos Angeles Times: Actor Bernie Hamilton, Capt. Dobey on 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80 (January 1, 2009)
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Bernie Hamilton Questions
Bernie Madoff jokes 4 Answers1- Scumbag Billionaire http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orjiGSiJEO... read more
Should MLB punish Josh Hamilton for racy photos? 5 AnswersWhy should Josh Hamilton face any discipline? Did he break any rules of MLB. Did he break any laws? No he didn't. Did he do something he probably shouldn't ... read more
Where did Judge David Hamilton say prayers for Allah were permitted (in contrast to his 2005 ruling against Christian prayers in Court)? 1 AnswerAfter reading what I believe to be the offending judicial opinion in this case, Hinrichs v Bosma, I could find no basis for the claim that prayers to Allah were... read more
Bernie Madoff mug shot? Is it online? 2 AnswersYes. My favorite place for mugshots is The Smoking Gun website. It literally has hundreds of them. Check out http://www.thesmokinggun.com/mugshots/index.html fo... read more



