Hamilton Camp was an American actor, born Robin S. Camp on October 30, 1934, in London, England. He is best known for his roles in films like Eating Raoul, Heaven Can Wait, and All Dogs Go to Heaven 2. Camp was also a musician, notable for his song “Here’s To You,” which charted in the U.S.
Personal and Family Life
Hamilton Camp was married to Rasjadah Lisa Jovita Cisz from September 21, 1961, until her death on January 31, 2002. Together, they had six children: Stephen, Lewis, Raymard, Henrietta, Hamilton Jr., and Laksmi. He was also a grandparent to 13 grandchildren. Camp grew up in the U.S., having been evacuated from the UK during World War II with his mother and siblings.
Career Highlights
Camp started as a child actor and returned to acting in 1961, working with Second City in Chicago and The Committee in San Francisco. He later became involved in television, film, and theater throughout the 1970s and beyond. In his music career, he recorded the influential album Gibson and Camp at the Gate of Horn and performed under the name Hamilton Camp, particularly after releasing his solo album Paths of Victory in 1964.
Death and Legacy
Hamilton Camp passed away from a heart attack on October 2, 2005, in Los Angeles, California. His work in film and television has left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his versatile performances as well as his contributions to music.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Heaven Can Wait | 1978-06-28 | Bentley |
| Eating Raoul | 1982-03-24 | John Peck |
| All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 | 1996-03-29 | Chihuahua (voice) |
| Evilspeak | 1981-08-22 | Hauptman |
| The Little Mermaid | 1989-11-17 | Additional Voices (voice) |
| The Flintstone Kids | 1986-09-06 | Barney Rubble |
| Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers | 1989-03-04 | Mountie (voice) |