Biography
Lynn Hamilton began her career in Chicago's community theater scene. At 29, she made her Broadway debut in 1959's Only in America and went on to appear in numerous Broadway and Off Broadway productions, while also taking her talents to the small screen with roles on the television series Gunsmoke and Room 222. One of her most memorable roles was as Donna Harris on NBC's Sanford and Son. She also starred as Miss Verdie on The Waltons, Vivian Potter on the daytime drama Generations, ex-con Cissie ...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Beah: A Black Woman Speaks
2004
as Self
Beah: A Black Woman Speaks is a 2003 documentary about the life of Academy Award nominated actress Beah Richards. Directed by Lisa Gay Hamilton, it wo...
Baby's Breath
2003
as Dr. Oberholser
A chilling supernatural thriller about the nomadic spirit of a semi-conscious child -- the only one who can identify a brutal killer.
A Walton Easter
1997
as Verdie Grant Foster
In 1969, John-Boy is a TV news anchorperson in New York and he is in the throes of writing a new book. He and a very pregnant Janet are making plans t...
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
1993
as Verdie Grant Foster
The fourth Waltons reunion TV movie is set in the 1960s , with John-Boy still living in New York, trying to persuade his fiancée to marry him. Meanwhi...
The Vanishing
1993
as Miss Carmichael
The boyfriend of an abducted woman never gives up the search as the abductor looks on.
Elvis and Me
1988
as Hattie
Priscilla remembers her life and her relationship with Elvis Presley since she was 14 years old. When she moves to Graceland, she feels like a princes...
Legal Eagles
1986
as Doreen
District Attorney Tom Logan is set for higher office, at least until he becomes involved with defence lawyer Laura Kelly and her unpredictable client ...
The Jesse Owens Story
1984
as Mamma Solomon
The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama wo...
Leadbelly
1976
as Sally Ledbetter
The life of Blues and folk singer Huddie Leadbetter, nicknamed Leadbelly is recounted. Covering the good times and bad from his 20s to 40s. Much of th...
Hangup
1974
as Mrs. Ramsey
A rookie cop on the undercover narcotic squad falls for the junkie who can help him nab a ruthless pusher/killer.
A Dream for Christmas
1973
as Sarah Douglas
A Southern minister is assigned to a poor church in California where the congregation is drifting away and the church itself is scheduled for demoliti...
The Marcus-Nelson Murders
1973
as Arless Humes
A homicide detective begins to suspect that the black teenager accused of murdering two white girls is being framed by his fellow detectives.
Lady Sings the Blues
1972
as Aunt Ida
Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday, beginning with her traumatic youth. The story depicts her early attempts at a s...
Buck and the Preacher
1972
as Sarah
A wagon master and a con-man preacher help freed slaves dogged by cheap-labor agents out West.
Brother John
1971
as Sarah
An enigmatic man returns to his Alabama hometown as his sister is dying of cancer and incites the suspicion of notable town officials.
The Seven Minutes
1971
as Avis
To help with an upcoming election, a bookstore clerk is indicted for selling obscene material. The defense attorneys need to find the mystery of the o...
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
1970
as Beatrice
A hip psychiatrist teams up with an ex-addict to combat drug addiction in a small town in this pilot for "The Psychiatrist."
The Learning Tree
1969
as Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
The story, set in Kansas during the 1920's, covers less than a year in the life of a black teenager, and documents the veritable deluge of events whic...
Shadows
1960
as Girl at Party
The relationship between Lelia, a light-skinned black woman, and Tony, a white man is put in jeopardy when Tony meets Lelia’s darker-skinned jazz sing...
The New Girl
1960
as Miss Thompson
In pursuance of a lucrative government contract, a private company hires its first Black female employee to comply with government regulations concern...