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James Hampton was listed as a screenwriter, television director and television actor. James Hampton was born on July 9, 1936 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. Death is recorded on April 7, 2021, at the age of 84. Education on record includes University of North Texas.
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
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / television director / television actor / director
2. Background
- University
- University of North Texas
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James%20Hampton%20(actor)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1680523
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was James Hampton born?
Born July 9, 1936.
When did James Hampton die?
Died April 7, 2021, aged 84.
Where was James Hampton from?
James Hampton was from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.
What did James Hampton do?
James Hampton worked as actor, screenwriter, television director, television actor, director.
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