Singer/Actor Hamilton Camp leaves us
by Fred T. Beeman
October 7, 2005
Former child actor Hamilton Camp, born in London, England on October 30, 1934, suffered a fatal heart attack and passed away on October 2nd, just weeks shy of his 71st birthday, leaving behind six children and thirteen grandchildren. His career as a child actor began at age 12, with appearances in “Bedlam” (1946), “Mrs. Mike” (1949), “The Happy Years” (1950), “Outrage” (1950), “Dark City” (1950), “Kim” (1950), “When I Grow Up” (1951), and “The Son of Dr. Jekyll” (1951). In 1960 (using the stage name “Bob Camp”), he teamed with singer Bob Gibson and became well known as ½ of that folk-singing duo, “Gibson & Camp.” He also was a veteran of Chicago’s comedy troupe “Second City.” His credits as an adult performer included almost 100 motion picture roles, and 60 TV shows, including (as he frequently noted) the “distinction” of starring on two of television's biggest failures. The shows "Turn-On" (1969) and "Co-ed Fever" (1979) were axed by their networks after only one episode aired.
Our deepest condolences are offered to his extended family and his many fans, who will miss this multitalented actor, singer and songwriter.
For those wishing additional information about him, his official website address is: http://www.hamiltoncamp.com.
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