Lynn Hamilton

Biography

Lynn Hamilton began her career in Chicago's community theater scene. At 29, she made her Broadway debut in 1959's Only in America and went on to appear in numerous Broadway and Off Broadway productions, while also taking her talents to the small screen with roles on the television series Gunsmoke and Room 222. One of her most memorable roles was as Donna Harris on NBC's Sanford and Son. She also starred as Miss Verdie on The Waltons, Vivian Potter on the daytime drama Generations, ex-con Cissie Johnson on the 1991 nighttime soap Dangerous Women, and Georgia Anderson in Roots: The Next Generation. Her additional TV credits include roles on 227, The Golden Girls, NYPD Blue, Cold Case, and Judging Amy.

Filmografi

The Vanishing1993 · Miss CarmichaelThe Hero Who Couldn't Read1984 · Mrs. EllisLeadbelly1976 · Sally LedbetterBuck and the Preacher1972 · SarahThe Seven Minutes1971 · AvisLegal Eagles1986 · DoreenA Walton Easter1997 · Verdie Grant FosterBaby's Breath2003 · Dr. OberholserShadows1960 · Girl at PartyLady Sings the Blues1972 · Aunt IdaThe Marcus-Nelson Murders1973 · Arless HumesThe New Girl1960 · Miss ThompsonElvis and Me1988 · HattieBeah: A Black Woman Speaks2004 · SelfBrother John1971 · SarahThe Learning Tree1969 · Funeral Attendee (uncredited)The Jesse Owens Story1984 · Mamma SolomonA Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story2025 · SelfA Walton Thanksgiving Reunion1993 · Verdie Grant FosterA Dream for Christmas1973 · Sarah DouglasThe Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children1970 · BeatriceHangup1974 · Mrs. Ramsey