Find a Grave James Hampton (1936-2021)

Find a Grave James Hampton (1936-2021)
James Hampton
Birth 9 Jul 1936
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA
Death 7 Apr 2021 (aged 84)
Fort Worth, Denton County, Texas, USA
Burial Details Unknown
Actor, Television Director, Screenwriter.

He is remembered for his roles of ‘Trooper Hannibal Dobbs’ in the television series “F Troop” (1965 to 1967) and as ‘LeRoy B. Simpson’ in the TV program “The Doris Day Show” (1968 to 1971).

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Where Was James Hampton born?

His parents operated a dry cleaning establishment, he was raised in Dallas and was educated at the University of North Texas where he studied Theatre Arts. Following service with the United States Army, he made his film debut in the short “The Cliff Dwellers” (1962) and one-year later, he appeared on the small screen for the first time in an episode of the series “Dr. Kildare.

” The same year, he appeared on “Gunsmoke” and began a lengthy association with Burt Reynolds and went on to appear in the films “The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing” (1973), “The Longest Yard” (1974, he received a Golden Globe award nomination), “W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings” (1975) and “Hustle” (1975). Other films include “The Cat from Outer Space” (1978) and “The China Syndrome” (1979).

Find a Grave James Hampton (1936-2021)

His other TV credits include “Love, American Style,” “Mannix,” “Murder, She Wrote” and “Newhart” among many others. He directed several episodes from the shows “Evening Shade,” “Boston Commons” and “Grace Under Fire.” Additionally, he penned episodes for the series “Evening Shade.” He died of complications from Parkinson’s disease.