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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Murray Hamilton (March 24, 1923 – September 1, 1986) was an American actor. He is best known for his role as Mayor Larry Vaughn in the 1975 film "Jaws" and its sequels, "Jaws 2" and "Jaws: The Revenge". Hamilton also starred in several other well-known films such as "The Graduate", "The Hustler" and "The Amityville Horror". He had a long career in both film and TV and appeared in over 70 films and TV series. Early life Hamilton was born in Washington, North Carolina. He displayed an early interest in performing during his days at Washington High School just before America's entry into World War II. Bad hearing kept him from enlisting, so he moved to New York City as a 19-year-old to find a career on stage. Career In an early role, he performed on stage with Henry Fonda in the wartime story Mister Roberts as a replacement for David Wayne,...
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Perry MasonSeries • 1957
Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984
The FugitiveSeries • 1963
Mission: ImpossibleSeries • 1966
The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1959
Have Gun, Will TravelSeries • 1957
Dr. KildareSeries • 1961
Studio OneSeries • 1948
CannonSeries • 1971
AliceSeries • 1976
The Golden GirlsSeries • 1985
The Philco Television PlayhouseSeries • 1948
Naked CitySeries • 1958
The F.B.I.Series • 1965
Route 66Series • 1960
Barnaby JonesSeries • 1973
The DefendersSeries • 1961
Medical CenterSeries • 1969
SuspenseSeries • 1949
KojakSeries • 1973
Kraft Suspense TheatreSeries • 1963
Night GallerySeries • 1970
Matt HoustonSeries • 1982
The InvadersSeries • 1967