George Hamilton Net Worth

What is George Hamilton's Net Worth?

George Hamilton is an American actor who has a net worth of $20 million. After attending Palm Beach High School, where he developed an interest in acting, George Hamilton took a bold chance and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. His first film was a lead role in "Crime & Punishment, USA" (1959), an updated adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel, which earned him a Golden Globe for "Most Promising Newcomer."

Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, Hamilton was frequently cast as cads or hopeless romantics in films. MGM quickly put him in movies including "All the Fine Young Cannibals" (1960) and the beach party comedy "Where the Boys Are" (1960). Other notable films from this period included "Angel Baby" (1961), "By Love Possessed" (1961) with Lana Turner, and "A Light in the Piazza" (1962) with Yvette Mimeux.

Hamilton attempted to break away from his heartthrob image with more substantial roles like portraying country singer Hank Williams in "Your Cheatin' Heart" (1964) and appearing in Louis Malle's Western parody "Viva Maria!" (1965) alongside Brigitte Bardot. However, these efforts didn't significantly change his trajectory in Hollywood.

In the 1970s, Hamilton moved into producing to gain greater control over his career. He produced and starred in "Evel Knievel" (1971) and appeared in several TV movies and supporting roles in films during this period.

Hamilton's career experienced a significant revival with the vampire comedy "Love at First Bite" (1979), where he played a vain Count Dracula. The film showcased his ability to mock his own image, which proved to be his saving grace. He followed this success with "Zorro, the Gay Blade" (1981), further cementing his comeback.

His later career included a role in Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather Part III" (1990), a season-long guest stint on "Dynasty," appearances in numerous films and TV shows, and even competing on "Dancing With the Stars" in 2006. In 2016, Hamilton became the face of KFC's "Extra Crispy" Colonel Sanders in their advertising campaigns.

Beyond acting, Hamilton has received numerous accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2009. He married actress/TV personality Alana Collins from 1972 to 1975, with whom he had a son, Ashley Hamilton.

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Early Life

George Stevens Hamilton was born on August 12th, 1939, in Memphis, Tennessee. Raised alongside two brothers in Blytheville, Arkansas, Hamilton claims that he was the victim of statutory rape at the age of 12 by his stepmother, June Howard. He eventually attended high school in Tarrytown, New York, and graduated in 1957.

Career

George's first major roles were in television, appearing on shows like "The Veil" and "Cimarron City." He then broke through into the mainstream with a lead role in the film "Crime and Punishment U.S.A. in 1959. This film grabbed the attention of Vincente Minnelli, who immediately cast Hamilton in his film "Home from the Hill" in 1960. This role earned him a long-term contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

During his time with MGM, he appeared in a number of films released in the 60s. These included "Where the Boys Are," "By Love Possessed," "Light in the Piazza," and "Your Cheatin' Heart." Many of his films during this period were badly received by critics and failed to make much of an impact at the box office. He was reportedly making about $100,000 per movie.

Towards the next few years, he focused more on television projects while also earning various production credits. He also continued to appear in supporting roles throughout the 70s. He then continued to make sporadic appearances throughout the next few decades. In 2009, George was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on his 70th birthday.

Business Ventures

During the 80s, George branched out with several business ventures. He created his own skincare products, including sun tanning systems. He also opened his own tanning salons across the United States. A cigar lounge under his brand name opened in New York during the 90s, and numerous additional locations also opened in Las Vegas and other cities. Following up on this, Hamilton released his own line of cigars.

Endorsements

From 2016 to 2018, Hamilton appeared in a number of commercials for KFC.

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Relationships

During his time at the top of the Hollywood elite in the mid-60s, Hamilton struck up a relationship with Lynda Bird Johnson, the daughter of then-president Lyndon B. Johnson. Years later, he married Alana Stewart in 1972. His marriage to the actress only lasted for three years, and they divorced in 1975. However, the pair had a son together in 1974 before their split. Despite divorcing years earlier, Stewart and Hamilton reunited in the 90s to host a daytime talk show called "George & Alana."

Over the course of his life, Hamilton claims that he has dated four different Miss Worlds. In 2019, he was still single, although he stated he still enjoys dating various women.

Real Estate

In 1985, Georgia Hamilton sold his home in Church Hill, Mississippi. Local townspeople were immediately concerned, as he apparently chose to sell the property to members of the Krishna Consciousness religion. The 220-acre property was sold for $500,000. It features a mansion with 18 rooms and a Greek Revival architectural style.

In 1993, it was reported that Hamilton had sold a home in Aspen for $2.7 million. The buyer was Tom Figge, the former vice president of Davenport Bank & Trust Co. The original asking price was $3.2 million, but Figge managed to haggle Hamilton down to $2.7 million. The Victorian-style mansion was originally built in 1888, but George remodeled it extensively before selling it. In fact, the actor claimed that he spent over a million dollars on the renovations. The residence features five bedrooms, a wine room, and 3,726 square feet of living space.

In addition, Hamilton once owned a famous mansion in Beverly Hills called Grayhall. He also previously owned a 3,252-square-foot, two-unit condo in West Hollywood's Sierra Towers, which he sold for $1.55 million in 1999.

In 2008, George purchased a condo in the Wilshire Corridor region of Los Angeles for $1.1 million. The apartment is located in a luxury high-rise building, and the seller allegedly offered Martin "free cookies for a year" in order to sweeten the deal. The contract apparently stipulated that the actor would be provided with 12 cookies per month over a period of 12 months from the date of closing. The condo itself features two bedrooms and 1,863 square feet of living space. In 2011, it was reported that George was leasing out this condo for $5,500 per month.

In 2009, it was reported that Hamilton had sold a home in West Palm Beach for $1.2 million. The 1,800-square-foot condo features two bedrooms and two balconies. In addition, the buyer enjoyed a fully furnished residence when they moved in. Property records suggest that Hamilton originally purchased this property in 2008 for $525,000.

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