Murray Hamilton

1923–1986 (age 63)

Actor

Biography

Murray Hamilton (1923–1986) brought charisma to both stage and screen, earning acclaim for memorable roles such as the frustrated mayor in Jaws and the concerned father in The Graduate while also delivering nuanced performances in television and theater.

He supported fellow actors with kindness and humor, and he is interred at Oakdale Cemetery.

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