James Hampton Overview

Biography

James Hampton was a veteran character actor, often the quintessential sidekick, most notably as Hannibal Dobbs in the vintage sitcom "F Troop," and as Caretaker in the Burt Reynolds prison film, "The Longest Yard." Hampton studied acting in New York, Los Angeles, and Texas--where he grew up--and did several off-Broadway productions, including alongside Reynolds, who became a friend as well...

Biography

James Hampton was a veteran character actor, often the quintessential sidekick, most notably as Hannibal Dobbs in the vintage sitcom "F Troop," and as Caretaker in the Burt Reynolds prison film, "The Longest Yard." Hampton studied acting in New York, Los Angeles, and Texas--where he grew up--and did several off-Broadway productions, including alongside Reynolds, who became a friend as well...