| Joe Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joseph Henry Hamilton, Jr January 6, 1929 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Died | June 9, 1991 (aged 62) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Spouse | Gloria Hartley Carol Burnett 1963-1984 Lee Troggio 1991 |
Joseph Henry Hamilton (January 6, 1929 – June 9, 1991) was an American television producer and actor.
Beginning his career as a comedian, Hamilton was spotted by actress Carol Burnett. He worked with her on the short-lived CBS variety show The Entertainers and her long-running eponymous series as executive producer and composer of its theme song.[1] Hamilton made one brief acting appearance, as Duke Reeves on Mama's Family.
Hamilton won five Emmy Awards, the first for The Garry Moore Show, which featured Burnett.
His first marriage to Gloria Hartley produced eight children.[2]
Hamilton married Carol Burnett on May 4, 1963. They had three children, including Carrie Hamilton, before divorcing in 1984.
Hamilton then married Sandy Troggio in 1991, before dying of cancer that same year. He is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Hamilton was the sibling of television actress Kipp Hamilton.