Ted Hamilton

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Edward Leslie "Ted" Hamilton (

In 1961–62, Hamilton was a regular on the television show Revue 61/62, produced by MCA (America) for the 7 Network. In late 1965^[specify], Hamilton compered In Melbourne Tonight on Monday nights on Channel 9.^[3]

He provided the voice/image for some of Australia's most popular and successful commercials, such as:

• Craven A, Mac. Robertson Land
• IC-POTA
• Beautiful Rheingold
• Marshall Batteries – Philip Morris (Oh! What a Beauty)
• Coca-Cola
• Kodak
• Louie the fly

He also starred in several variety specials, among them Ted Hamilton and Johnny Farnham – together again for the very first time (June 1973).^[4]

Sports

Hamilton was in the World Champion Squash team. He competed for

From 1970 to 1972, Hamilton was the co-convener of the Australia Party. He headed the run for Parliament and his party was successful in having several senators elected. Upon Hamilton's departure for America, the party provided the nucleus of the Australian Democrats, led for many years by Don Chipp. Hamilton was also involved in the "It's Time" campaign, along with Mick Young and Clive Holding.

Hamilton also devised and appeared in a TV commercial for the Philip Morris cigarette brand "Kingford". The commercial won the Logie award for Best TV Commercial in 1974, but resulted in Hamilton's dismissal from "Division 4", as his appearance violated a contract clause specifying that series regulars wouldn't appear in television commercials.^[6] He went on to host his own national variety shows on the ABC: Ted Hamilton's New Wave and Ted Hamilton's Musical World. In 1975, because of his chairmanship of the TV-Make It Australian Committee, the doors to Australian commercial television slammed. Hamilton was banned from Channel 9 by Clyde Packer, and informed that he would not be employed by the networks again (he has not been employed by 7 or 9 since). Facing this restriction in a television dominated profession; Hamilton moved his family to the United States and established an acting and corporate career.

In 1980, when

Involvement in United States and return to Australia

In 1981 Hamilton returned to the United States. He was appointed chairman of two US companies involved in the placement of private capital for films and corporations. He also served as a senior consultant to several national companies in the US.^{[citation needed]} In 2001 Hamilton returned to Australia, performing in music and acting. In 2002 he performed in the international television series Guinevere Jones, playing the role of Merlin. In 2011 Hamilton was appointed Australia Day Ambassador.^[8]

Social involvement and honors

In the 2013 Australia Day Honours List Hamilton was awarded an OAM for service to the performing arts and to the community.^[9]

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Filmography

Film

Television

References

• Ted Hamilton at
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