Shorty Hamilton

Actor, Deceased Person

1879 – 1925

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Who was Shorty Hamilton?

Shorty Hamilton was an American actor and silent film comedian who appeared in more than 80 films, mostly westerns, from 1909 to 1925. His birth name was William John Schroeder, and he was also known as "Jack Hamilton." He had served in the United States Cavalry for several years and worked as a cowboy in Montana and Texas. He was best known for the "Adventures of Shorty" series of two-reel silent films that were released from 1912 to 1917.

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Born
Sep 9, 1879
Chicago
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Died
Mar 7, 1925
Los Angeles

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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