Harry Hamlin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Harry Hamlin
Hamlin in 2023
Born	Harry Robinson Hamlin (1951-10-30) October 30, 1951 (age 73) Pasadena, California, U.S.
Education	Yale University (BA) American Conservatory Theater (MFA)
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1976–present
Known for	L.A. Law Clash of the Titans Shameless Mad Men
Spouse(s)	Laura Johnson ​ ​ (m. 1985; div. 1989)​ Nicollette Sheridan ​ ​ (m. 1991; div. 1992)​ Lisa Rinna ​ ​ (m. 1997)​
Partner(s)	Ursula Andress (1979–1983)
Children	3, including Amelia Gray Hamlin

Harry Robinson Hamlin (born October 30, 1951) is an American actor, writer, and businessman. He is famous for playing the hero Perseus in the 1981 fantasy movie Clash of the Titans. He also starred as the lawyer Michael Kuzak in the TV series L.A. Law.

For his role as Jim Cutler in the drama series Mad Men, Hamlin was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. He also provided the voice for Perseus in the 2007 video game God of War II.

Early Life and Education

Harry Hamlin was born in Pasadena, California. His mother, Bernice, was a socialite, and his father, Chauncey Jr., was an aeronautical engineer, which is someone who designs aircraft.

As a teenager, Hamlin went to private schools where he played soccer and lacrosse. He also enjoyed acting in school plays and musicals. He later attended the University of California, Berkeley. There, he joined the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, which is a social organization for college students.

Hamlin graduated from the famous Yale University in 1974 with degrees in drama and psychology. He then went to the American Conservatory Theater to continue his acting training, earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1976.

Acting Career

Famous Movie and TV Roles

Hamlin's first big movie role was in Movie Movie in 1978, which earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination. His career took off when he starred as the hero Perseus in the 1981 fantasy movie Clash of the Titans, which was based on Greek mythology.

From 1986 to 1991, Hamlin played attorney Michael Kuzak on the popular TV show L.A. Law. ..... He was nominated for three Golden Globe awards for his work on the show.

Over the years, Hamlin has appeared in many other TV shows. He had a recurring role on Veronica Mars as Aaron Echolls. He also played Jim Cutler on the drama series Mad Men, which earned him a nomination for an Emmy Award. More recently, he was cast in the AMC series Mayfair Witches, based on the popular books by Anne Rice.

Stage Acting

Besides movies and TV, Hamlin has also performed on stage. He made his Broadway debut in 1982 in a play called Awake and Sing!. He is a big fan of William Shakespeare and has acted in many of his plays, including playing the main characters in Hamlet and Henry V.

Other Ventures

Writing and Business

..... In the book, he shares stories about his career and how he became an actor.

Hamlin is also a co-founder of a company called TAE Technologies. The company is working on developing fusion power, a clean and safe way to create energy. He has given talks about this topic, including at a TEDx event.

Personal Life

Hamlin with his then-wife Laura Johnson at the 1987 Emmy Awards

From 1979 to 1983, Hamlin was in a relationship with actress Ursula Andress, who he met while filming Clash of the Titans. They have a son named Dimitri.

Hamlin was married to actress Laura Johnson from 1985 to 1989 and to actress Nicollette Sheridan from 1991 to 1992.

Since 1997, Hamlin has been married to actress and TV personality Lisa Rinna. They have two daughters, Delilah and Amelia. The family has appeared on reality shows like Harry Loves Lisa and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Selected Filmography

Here are some of Harry Hamlin's most well-known movies and TV shows.

Film

Television

Video games

Awards and Nominations

See also

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