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My Take
James Hampton is the kind of actor I quietly champion: the indispensable character player. Best remembered as Private Dobbs on F Troop, he never chased the spotlight, yet his presence gave scenes warmth and texture. What deepens my respect is that he wrote and directed too, working on both sides of the camera. That breadth signals a real craftsman who understood storytelling, not just performance. Performers like Hampton rarely top a marquee, but their absence would be felt instantly. He passed in 2021, leaving behind a body of work that reminds me how much supporting talent holds a production together.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Hampton
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・ハンプトン
- Reading
- じぇーむず・はんぷとん
- Born
- July 9, 1936 – April 7, 2021
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rat
- Origin
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / television director / television actor / director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of North Texas
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James%20Hampton%20(actor)
Frequently asked questions
When was James Hampton born?
July 9, 1936 – April 7, 2021.
Where is James Hampton from?
James Hampton is from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.
What does James Hampton do?
James Hampton works as actor, screenwriter, television director, television actor, director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.