Curtis Hamilton (American football)

Curtis Hamilton
Born Curtis Hamilton
(1985-11-15) November 15, 1985
Pordenone, Italy
Nationality American
Alma mater Western Kentucky University
Occupation Footballer, actor
Years active 2008–present
Known for Role of Dr. Dre in Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge, and Michel'le

Curtis Hamilton (born November 15, 1985[1]) is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was signed as a free agent by the Chicago Bears on April 27, 2008.[2] Previously, he played for Western Kentucky from 2004 through 2007.[3]

Early life and education

Hamilton was born on November 15, 1985 in Pordenone, Italy, to parents Curtis and Linette. He graduated from Western Kentucky University. Currently he lives in Paducah with his family.[4]

Career

Football career

Hamilton was a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. On 27 April 2008, he was signed as a free agent by the Chicago Bears.[2] Previously, he played for Western Kentucky from 2004 through 2007.[3][5]

Acting career

In 2012, he moved to Hollywood and appeared in 30 national TV commercials and print campaigns. In 2016, he played the lead role of American rapper Dr. Dre in the original film, Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge, and Michel'le.[6] The film was released in on 15 October 2016. The movie is considered a response from Michel'le's side of her relationship that was not included in the movie released in 2015, Straight Outta Compton. Dr. Dre had an abusive relationship with Michel'le, that the original movie doesn't depict.[4] Before appearing in this film, Hamilton had minor parts in shows Rizzoli & Isles. In 2015, he wrote, directed and produced the short film The Missed Call.[7]

References

  1. ↑ scout.com. "Curtis Hamilton Profile". scout.com. Retrieved 2008-04-27.
  2. 1 2 Brad Biggs (2008-04-27). "Bears an ideal fit for Nick Hill". suntimes.com. Retrieved 2008-04-27.
  3. 1 2 wkusports.com. "Curtis Hamilton". wkusports.com. Archived from the original on 2008-05-03. Retrieved 2008-04-27.
  4. 1 2 West Kentucky Star Staff (14 October 2016). "Paducah Man Stars in Lifetime Movie". West Kentucky. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  5. ↑ "Michel’le to Be Played By Rhyon Nicole Brown in Lifetime Biopic".
  6. ↑ Juzwiak, Rich. "Michel'le Talks About Hanging With NWA, Dr. Dre's 'Apology,' and Surviving Compton".
  7. ↑ Chief, The Master (17 October 2016). "Meet the Cast of "Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel'le" (PHOTOS)".
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