David Hampton
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David Hampton | |
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Born | Buffalo, New York, U.S. | April 28, 1964
Died | July 18, 2003 | (aged 39)
Other names | David Poitier, Patrick Owens, Antonio Jones, David Hampton-Montilio |
Criminal status | Deceased |
Conviction(s) | Attempted burglary |
Criminal charge | Fraud, fare-beating, credit-card theft, threats of violence, burglary, harassment |
Penalty | Twenty-one month prison term |
David Hampton (April 28, 1964 – July 18, 2003) was an American
Background
Hampton was born in
In October 1983, Hampton was arrested and convicted of fraud and ordered to pay restitution of $4,469 to his various victims.[5] After refusing to comply with these terms, he was sentenced to a term of 18 months to four years in prison.
Six Degrees of Separation
Playwright John Guare became interested in Hampton's story through his friendship with Inger McCabe Elliott and Osborn Elliott, who had been outraged to find "David Poitier" in bed with another man the morning after they let him into their home. Six Degrees of Separation opened at the Lincoln Center in May 1990 and became a long-running success.[6]
Hampton attempted to parlay the play's success to his benefit, giving interviews to the press,
Death
David Hampton died of AIDS-related complications while being treated for his illness at Beth Israel Medical Center (BIMC) in Manhattan.[8]
See also
- Alan Conway, a con-artist with a similar modus operandi
References
- ^ "Six Degrees of Separation | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
- ^ Falconer, Morgan (January 9, 2010). "John Guare on his 1990 play Six Degrees of Separation". TheTimes.co.uk. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
- ^ "Obituary: David Hampton". telegraph.co.uk. 2003-07-22. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ^ Witchel, Alex (1990-06-21). "The Life of Fakery and Delusion In John Guare's 'Six Degrees'". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
- ^ Kasindorf, Jeanie (1991-03-25). "Six Degrees of Impersonation". New York Magazine. p. 40. Retrieved 2011-08-03.
- ^ "Judge Dismisses Scam Artist's Suit Against Playwright". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
- ^ Jones, Kenneth (2003-07-20). "David Hampton, Con-Man Whose Exploits Inspired Six Degrees, Dead at 38". playbill.com. Archived from the original on 9 March 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
David Hampton, the inspiration for the young black con-man who fools white New York society in John Guare's popular play, Six Degrees of Separation, died at New York's Beth Israel Hospital, a friend told newspapers and wire services. Mr. Hampton was 39 and the cause of death was apparently complications from AIDS.
External links
- Suspect in Hoax is Arrested Here in Rendezvous at nytimes.com (October 19, 1983)
- Teen-Ager Who Posed As Poitier 'Son' Guilty at nytimes.com (November 20, 1983)
- Impersonator Wants To Portray Still Others, This Time, Onstage at nytimes.com (July 31, 1990)
- HEADLINERS; Playing Himself at nytimes.com (August 5, 1990)
- About New York; He Conned the Society Crowd but Died Alone at nytimes.com (July 19, 2003)