Graham Hamilton

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.

For the Australian swimmer, see Graham Hamilton (swimmer).
Graham Hamilton
Born (1944-11-27) 27 November 1944
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
NationalityBritish
EducationGiggleswick School, Giggleswick, North Yorkshire
Alma materRose Bruford College, Sidcup, Kent
OccupationActor, singer
Years active1966–present
Websitehttp://www.spotlight.com/4372-9059-9315

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.
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