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'''Curtis Hamilton''' (born November 15, 1985<ref name="bday">{{cite web | author=scout.com | title=Curtis Hamilton Profile | url=http://westernkentucky.scout.com/a.z?s=468&p=8&c=1&nid=3522069 | work=scout.com | date= | accessdate=18 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716021311/http://westernkentucky.scout.com/a.z?s=468&p=8&c=1&nid=3522069|archive-date=16 July 2011}}</ref>) was 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.<ref name="bears">{{cite web | author=Brad Biggs | title=Bears an ideal fit for Nick Hill | url=http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/918617,hill042708.article | work=suntimes.com | date=2008-04-27 | accessdate=2008-04-27 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080604140732/http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/918617,hill042708.article | archive-date=June 4, 2008 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Previously, he played for [[Western Kentucky University|Western Kentucky]] from 2004 through 2007.<ref name="kentucky">{{cite web|author=wkusports.com |title=Curtis Hamilton |url=http://www.wkusports.com/profile.cgi?profile=1439 |work=wkusports.com |accessdate=2008-04-27 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503225743/http://www.wkusports.com/profile.cgi?profile=1439 |archivedate=2008-05-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
'''Curtis Hamilton''' (born November 15, 1985<ref name="bday">{{cite web | author=scout.com | title=Curtis Hamilton Profile | url=http://westernkentucky.scout.com/a.z?s=468&p=8&c=1&nid=3522069 | work=scout.com | date= | accessdate=18 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716021311/http://westernkentucky.scout.com/a.z?s=468&p=8&c=1&nid=3522069|archive-date=16 July 2011}}</ref>) is an American actor and former [[American football|football]] [[wide receiver]]. He played [[college football]] for [[Western Kentucky University|Western Kentucky]] from 2004 through 2007<ref name="kentucky">{{cite web|author=wkusports.com |title=Curtis Hamilton |url=http://www.wkusports.com/profile.cgi?profile=1439 |work=wkusports.com |accessdate=2008-04-27 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503225743/http://www.wkusports.com/profile.cgi?profile=1439 |archivedate=2008-05-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref> before playing professionally for the [[New Orleans Saints]] of the [[National Football League]].


==Early life and education==
==Early life==
Hamilton was born to parents Curtis, an entrepreneur, and Linette, a teacher.<ref name="kentucky" /> He went to [[Paducah Tilghman High School]].<ref name="bday"/> He graduated from [[Western Kentucky University]].
Hamilton was born to parents Curtis, an entrepreneur, and Linette, a teacher.<ref name="kentucky" /> He went to [[Paducah Tilghman High School]].<ref name="bday"/> He graduated from [[Western Kentucky University]].


==Career==
==Career==
===Football 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]].<ref name="bears"/> Previously, he played for [[Western Kentucky University|Western Kentucky]] from 2004 through 2007.<ref name="kentucky"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://theboombox.com/michelle-rhyon-nicole-brown-lifetime-biopic/|title=Michel'le to Be Played By Rhyon Nicole Brown in Lifetime Biopic|publisher=}}</ref>
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]].<ref name="bears">{{cite web | author=Brad Biggs | title=Bears an ideal fit for Nick Hill | url=http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/918617,hill042708.article | work=suntimes.com | date=2008-04-27 | accessdate=2008-04-27 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080604140732/http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/918617,hill042708.article | archive-date=June 4, 2008 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Previously, he played for [[Western Kentucky University|Western Kentucky]] from 2004 through 2007.<ref name="kentucky"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://theboombox.com/michelle-rhyon-nicole-brown-lifetime-biopic/|title=Michel'le to Be Played By Rhyon Nicole Brown in Lifetime Biopic|date=May 18, 2016 |publisher=}}</ref>


===Acting career===
===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 & Michel'le|''Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge, and Michel'le'']].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://themuse.jezebel.com/michelle-talks-about-hanging-with-nwa-dr-dres-apology-1787707473|title=Michel'le Talks About Hanging With NWA, Dr. Dre's 'Apology,' and Surviving Compton|first=Rich|last=Juzwiak|publisher=}}</ref> The film was released in on 15 October 2016. The movie is considered a response from [[Michel'le|Michel'le's]] side of her relationship that was not included in the movie released in 2015, ''[[Straight Outta Compton (film)|Straight Outta Compton]]''. Dr. Dre had an abusive relationship with Michel'le, that the original movie does not depict.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.westkentuckystar.com/News/Local-Regional/McCracken-County/Paducah-Man-Stars-in-Lifetime-Movie.aspx|title=Paducah Man Stars in Lifetime Movie|last=West Kentucky Star Staff|first=|date=14 October 2016|work=West Kentucky|access-date=31 January 2017|via=}}</ref> 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''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gossiponthis.com/2016/10/17/surviving-compton-dre-suge-michelle-cast-bio-photos-rhyon-nicole-brown-curtis-hamilton/|title=Meet the Cast of "Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel'le" (PHOTOS)|first=The Master|last=Chief|date=17 October 2016|publisher=}}</ref>
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 & Michel'le|''Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge, and Michel'le'']].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://themuse.jezebel.com/michelle-talks-about-hanging-with-nwa-dr-dres-apology-1787707473|title=Michel'le Talks About Hanging With NWA, Dr. Dre's 'Apology,' and Surviving Compton|first=Rich|last=Juzwiak|date=October 13, 2016 |publisher=}}</ref> The film was released in on 15 October 2016. The movie is considered a response from [[Michel'le|Michel'le's]] side of her relationship that was not included in the movie released in 2015, ''[[Straight Outta Compton (film)|Straight Outta Compton]]''. Dr. Dre had an abusive relationship with Michel'le, that the original movie does not depict.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.westkentuckystar.com/News/Local-Regional/McCracken-County/Paducah-Man-Stars-in-Lifetime-Movie.aspx|title=Paducah Man Stars in Lifetime Movie|last=West Kentucky Star Staff|first=|date=14 October 2016|work=West Kentucky|access-date=31 January 2017|via=}}</ref> 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''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gossiponthis.com/2016/10/17/surviving-compton-dre-suge-michelle-cast-bio-photos-rhyon-nicole-brown-curtis-hamilton/|title=Meet the Cast of "Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel'le" (PHOTOS)|first=The Master|last=Chief|date=17 October 2016|publisher=}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 16:32, 20 November 2024

Curtis Hamilton
Born
Curtis Hamilton

Pordenone, Italy[1] or West Paducah, Kentucky[2]
NationalityAmerican
Alma materWestern Kentucky University
Occupation(s)Footballer, actor
Years active2008–present
Known forRole of Dr. Dre in Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge, and Michel'le

Curtis Hamilton (born November 15, 1985[2]) is an American actor and former football wide receiver. He played college football for Western Kentucky from 2004 through 2007[1] before playing professionally for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League.

Early life

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Hamilton was born to parents Curtis, an entrepreneur, and Linette, a teacher.[1] He went to Paducah Tilghman High School.[2] He graduated from Western Kentucky University.

Career

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Football career

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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.[3] Previously, he played for Western Kentucky from 2004 through 2007.[1][4]

Acting career

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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.[5] 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 does not depict.[6] 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

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  1. ^ a b c d wkusports.com. "Curtis Hamilton". wkusports.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2008. Retrieved April 27, 2008.
  2. ^ a b c scout.com. "Curtis Hamilton Profile". scout.com. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  3. ^ Brad Biggs (April 27, 2008). "Bears an ideal fit for Nick Hill". suntimes.com. Archived from the original on June 4, 2008. Retrieved April 27, 2008.
  4. ^ "Michel'le to Be Played By Rhyon Nicole Brown in Lifetime Biopic". May 18, 2016.
  5. ^ Juzwiak, Rich (October 13, 2016). "Michel'le Talks About Hanging With NWA, Dr. Dre's 'Apology,' and Surviving Compton".
  6. ^ West Kentucky Star Staff (October 14, 2016). "Paducah Man Stars in Lifetime Movie". West Kentucky. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  7. ^ Chief, The Master (October 17, 2016). "Meet the Cast of "Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel'le" (PHOTOS)".
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