Background
Hamilton was born in Blackpool, United Kingdom.
Hamilton was born in Blackpool, United Kingdom.
His career began at British Broadcasting Corporation Scotland, where he was trained as a producer and director His early work included a stint directing the acclaimed British Broadcasting Corporation travel series Rough Guide to the World. Whilst at British Broadcasting Corporation Manchester he began directing studio-based entertainment shows, including The Sunday Show.
Hamilton is also a partner in global televised live event production company, Done + Dusted.
In February 2010, after 15 years directing prominent multicamera-based television and Digital Video Disc projects he directed the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. and the Super Bowl halftime show. He has directed live concert DVDs for U2, Robbie Williams, Britney Spears, The Rolling Stones, Peter Gabriel, Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Bryan Adams, Avril Lavigne, Mötley Crüe and Philosophy Collins.
His award show credits include the Music Television Video Music Awards, Music Television Europe Music Awards, and Victoria"s Secret Fashion Shows between 2003 and 2015. In 2012, he directed the televising of the opening and closing ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.