Kipp Hamilton
| Kipp Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Rita Marie Hamilton August 16, 1934 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 29, 1981 (aged 46) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Rita Hamilton Rita Rosenfeld |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, model |
| Years active | 1953–1967 |
| Spouse(s) |
David Geisel (m. 1963; div. 1965) Donald Thorman Rosenfeld (m. 1968–81) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives |
Joe Hamilton (brother) Carol Burnett (sister-in-law) |
Kipp Hamilton (August 16, 1934 – January 29, 1981) was an American actress, singer and model. She was the younger sister of producer Joe Hamilton and the sister-in-law of Carol Burnett.
She was born Rita Marie Hamilton in Los Angeles, California, the youngest of six children. One of her older brothers was producer and actor Joe Hamilton who later married comedian Carol Burnett.
Hamilton made her film debut in a supporting role in the RKO Radio Pictures drama On Our Very Own. In March 1953, she was named "Miss Optometry" by the New York State Association of Optometrists. In mid-1955, Hamilton signed a seven-year contract with 20th Century Fox. Shortly after signing with Fox, Hamilton (along with nine other up-and-coming actresses including Anita Ekberg and Lori Nelson) was named a "Deb Star of 1955". That same year, Hamilton was cast in her first major role in the drama Good Morning, Miss Dove, playing Jincey Baker.
The following year, Hamilton asked to be released from her contract with Fox. Throughout the remainder of the 1950s, Hamilton appeared in guest roles on Perry Mason, Meet McGraw, Richard Diamond, Private Detective, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, The Texan and 77 Sunset Strip. In 1959, Hamilton appeared in a supporting role opposite Frank Sinatra in Never So Few.
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