About
Kim Hamilton was born Dorothy Mae Aiken in Los Angeles. Spending time there and at her other home on the upper West Side of Manhatten during her 81 years. She wanted to become a model but was rejected because of her height and color. Took acting classes and got an agent. First acting job was on Amos and Andy as Andy's girlfriend on several episodes. Appeared on more than 60 TV shows and movies including To Kill a Mockingbird with Gregory Peck. Married Robert Hamilton in 1951 at 18, had two children Robert and Tanya and divorced in 1961. Married from 1962-1965 to Giesel. Was with Actor Colonel Klink 23 years, from 1974 - 1997 before they officially married, until his death in 2000. Broke color barriers on many shows including the only Black speaking part on Leave it to Beaver playing a maid at Beaver's friend Eddie Haskell's house. She debuted the Helen Willis role as Tom's wife,...
Known for
Law & OrderSeries • 1990
GirlfriendsSeries • 2000
Star Trek: The Next GenerationSeries • 1987
The PracticeSeries • 1997
Adam-12Series • 1968
The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1959
Private PracticeSeries • 2007
St. ElsewhereSeries • 1982
AliceSeries • 1976
Marcus Welby, M.D.Series • 1969
All in the FamilySeries • 1971
Here's LucySeries • 1968
KojakSeries • 1973
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries • 1955
Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturySeries • 1979
Designing WomenSeries • 1986
The Mod SquadSeries • 1968
To Kill a MockingbirdMovie • 1962
KotchMovie • 1971
The Wild AngelsMovie • 1966
Heavy TrafficMovie • 1973
Odds Against TomorrowMovie • 1959
The Leech WomanMovie • 1960