Career

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! In 2007, he was awarded Honorary Life Membership of Equity by its governing Council for distinguished service to the union.

Achievements

• After working in the West End, he became famous for playing the villain in over twenty-one pantomimes, appearing at major theatres throughout the United Kingdom.