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Raised in Dallas, Texas, James Hampton attended John H. Reagan Elementary, N.R. Crozier Technical High School and the University of North Texas (Theatre Arts Major). He studied acting with Michael Howard in New York and Leonard Nimoy in Los Angeles. He worked with Baruch Lumet at Knox Street Theatre in Dallas and did summer stock at Casa Manana in...
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Actor (93 credits)
Actor (93 credits)
1989-1990
Full House
(TV Series)
Mr. Malatesta
Mr. Malatesta
- The I.Q. Man
(1990)
... Mr. Malatesta
- El Problema Grande de D.J.
(1989)
... Mr. Malatesta
- Working Mothers
(1989)
... Mr. Malatesta
1989
Days of Our Lives
(TV Series)
Saul Taylor
Saul Taylor
- Episode #1.6063
(1989)
... Saul Taylor
- Episode #1.6062
(1989)
... Saul Taylor
- Episode #1.6061
(1989)
... Saul Taylor
- Episode #1.6060
(1989)
... Saul Taylor
- Episode #1.6058
(1989)
... Saul Taylor
1986-1987
Punky Brewster
(TV Series)
Jimmy John / Alvin
Jimmy John / Alvin
- Punky's Porker
(1987)
... Jimmy John
- Cherie Lifesaver
(1986)
... Alvin
1986-1987
Teen Wolf
(TV Series)
Harold Howard
Harold Howard
- Howlin' Cousins
(1987)
... Harold Howard (voice)
- Scott and the Howlers
(1987)
... Harold Howard (voice)
- Teen Wolf, Come Home
(1987)
... Harold Howard (voice)
- Diary of a Mad Werewolf
(1987)
... Harold Howard (voice)
- Down on the Farm
(1987)
... Harold Howard (voice)
1984-1986
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Jerry Blevins / Vet
Jerry Blevins / Vet
- Trial by Error
(1986)
... Jerry Blevins
- It's a Dog's Life
(1984)
... Vet
1984-1985
Who's the Boss?
(TV Series)
The Officer / Herb
The Officer / Herb
- Just Like Tony
(1985)
... The Officer
- A Rash Decision
(1984)
... Herb
1984
Matt Houston
(TV Series)
Mr. Stephens / Mr. Stevens
Mr. Stephens / Mr. Stevens
- Escape from Nam: Part 2
(1984)
... Mr. Stephens
- Return to Nam: Part 1
(1984)
... Mr. Stevens
1981-1982
Maggie
(TV Series)
Len Weston
Len Weston
- Maggie the Poet
(1982)
... Len Weston
- Mark's Shrink
(1982)
... Len Weston
- Alienation of Affection
(1982)
... Len Weston
- Marriage Encounter
(1982)
... Len Weston
- Bruce's Birthday Party
(1981)
... Len Weston
1982
World War III
(TV Mini-Series)
Richard Hickman
Richard Hickman
- Part II
(1982)
... Richard Hickman
- Part I
(1982)
... Richard Hickman
1977-1981
Insight
(TV Series)
Coach Myers / Coach / Jimmy Berg
Coach Myers / Coach / Jimmy Berg
- A Step Too Slow
(1981)
... Coach Myers
- This One for Dad
(1979)
... Coach
- A Slight Drinking Problem
(1977)
... Jimmy Berg
1980
The Dukes of Hazzard
(TV Series)
Sheriff Buster Moon
Sheriff Buster Moon
- Return of the Ridge Raiders
(1980)
... Sheriff Buster Moon
1979
Centennial
(TV Mini-Series)
Defense Attorney Prescott
Defense Attorney Prescott
- The Scream of Eagles
(1979)
... Defense Attorney Prescott
1977
The Red Hand Gang
(TV Series)
Tosca - Kidnapper
Tosca - Kidnapper
- The Mystery Boat
(1977)
... Tosca - Kidnapper
- Beware the Red Hand Gang
(1977)
... Tosca - Kidnapper
- The Search
(1977)
... Tosca - Kidnapper
- The Spooky Hideout
(1977)
... Tosca - Kidnapper
- The Face at the Window
(1977)
... Tosca - Kidnapper
1975
The Rockford Files
(TV Series)
Aaron Ironwood
Aaron Ironwood
- The Aaron Ironwood School of Success
(1975)
... Aaron Ironwood
1971-1974
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
John Simpson (segment "Love and the Image Makers") / Wally Smith (segment "Love and the Family Hour") / Bernie (segment "Love and the Lovely Evening") / ...
John Simpson (segment "Love and the Image Makers") / Wally Smith (segment "Love and the Family Hour") / Bernie (segment "Love and the Lovely Evening") / ...
- Love and the Competitors/Love and the Forever Tree/Love and the Image Makers/Love and Mr. Bunny/Love and the Phobia
(1974)
... John Simpson (segment "Love and the Image Makers")
- Love and the Cryptic Gift/Love and the Family Hour/Love and the Legend/Love and the Sexpert
(1973)
... Wally Smith (segment "Love and the Family Hour")
- Love and the Alibi/Love and the Instant Father/Love and the Lovely Evening/Love and Lover's Lane/Love and the Split-Up
(1972)
... Bernie (segment "Love and the Lovely Evening")
- Love and the Arctic Station/Love and the Pulitzer Prize/Love and the Tattoo
(1971)
... Davis (segment "Love and the Arctic Station")
1973
Hawkins
(TV Series)
Earl Coleman
Earl Coleman
- Blood Feud
(1973)
... Earl Coleman
- A Life for a Life
(1973)
... Earl Coleman
1972
The Magical World of Disney
(TV Series)
Aaron
Aaron
- Justin Morgan Had a Horse: Part 2
(1972)
... Aaron
- Justin Morgan Had a Horse: Part 1
(1972)
... Aaron
1968-1971
The Doris Day Show
(TV Series)
LeRoy B. Simpson
LeRoy B. Simpson
- Lassoin' Leroy
(1971)
... LeRoy B. Simpson (as Jim Hampton)
- The Gas Station
(1970)
... LeRoy B. Simpson (as Jim Hampton)
- The Five Dollar Bill
(1969)
... LeRoy B. Simpson
- The Date
(1969)
... LeRoy B. Simpson (credit only)
- The Tiger
(1969)
... LeRoy B. Simpson
1965-1967
F Troop
(TV Series)
Hannibal Dobbs / Trooper Hannibal Dobbs / Dobbs / ...
Hannibal Dobbs / Trooper Hannibal Dobbs / Dobbs / ...
- Is This Fort Really Necessary?
(1967)
... Trooper Hannibal Dobbs
- Our Brave in F Troop
(1967)
... Trooper Hannibal Dobbs
- The Majority of Wilton
(1967)
... Trooper Hannibal Dobbs
- Carpetbagging, Anyone?
(1967)
... Trooper Hannibal Dobbs
- Marriage, Fort Courage Style
(1967)
... Trooper Hannibal Dobbs
1963-1965
Gunsmoke
(TV Series)
Jeb / Eliab Haggen
Jeb / Eliab Haggen
- Eliab's Aim
(1965)
... Eliab Haggen (as Jim Hampton)
- Pa Hack's Brood
(1963)
... Jeb (as Jim Hampton)
- Jeb
(1963)
... Jeb (as Jim Hampton)
1965
Gomer Pyle: USMC
(TV Series)
Branch Eversole
Branch Eversole
- The Feuding Pyles
(1965)
... Branch Eversole (as Jim Hampton)
1964
Death Valley Days
(TV Series)
William Randolph Hearst
William Randolph Hearst
- The Paper Dynasty
(1964)
... William Randolph Hearst
1963
Dr. Kildare
(TV Series)
Dr. Oscar Hoag
Dr. Oscar Hoag
- If You Can't Believe the Truth...
(1963)
... Dr. Oscar Hoag
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In the mid-'80s an urban legend began in the central Eastern area suggesting that Hampton was the actor who replaced Willard Scott as the McDonald's mascot, Ronald McDonald. Hampton himself has stated that it is untrue. See more »Nickname:
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