Actor Bernie Hamilton Dead; Starsky and Hutch Captain Dies at Age 80
Bernie Hamilton, who played the police captain “Starsky and Hutch,” died of cardiac arrest Tuesday nigth. Bernie Hamilton was 80.
Bernie Hamilton was a series regular on Starsky and Hutch, playing Capt. Harold Dobey, and also appeared in more than 20 films.
Following Starsky and Hutch, Hamilton went on to spend 20 years in the music business producing R&B and gospel records under the record label Chocolate Snowman.
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On January 2nd 2009, News Review wrote:
Mr. Hamilton’s contribution to the film industry is worth remembering. He is indeed a great actor and will surely be remembered. Our condolences to the family and friends he has left behind. We sincerely pray for his soul that he may rest in peace.