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- Biography: Lisa Gay Hamilton (born March 25, 1964) is an American film, television, and theater actress known for her role as attorney Rebecca Washington on the ABC legal drama The Practice, and for her critically acclaimed performance as young Sethe in Jonathan Demme's film adaptation of Toni Morrison's Beloved. Her theater... Read more
Filmography
- The Soloist (2009)
- Men of a Certain Age (2009)
- Honeydripper (2008)
- Deception (2008)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Screwed (2007)
- Numb3rs Money for Nothing (2007)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Venom (2006)
- Without a Trace The Calm Before (2006)
- Nine Lives (2005)
- Conviction (2005)
- Beah: A Black Woman Speaks (2003)
- The Truth About Charlie (2002)
News
HAMILTON, LISAGAY: True Crime
urbancinefile.com.au –
2008-09-28
Acting, says the 35-year old LisaGay Hamilton, "has always been in my psyche." The Los Angeles native actually spent most of her childhood in New York, where she became passionate about performing, but has no idea from where that passion... ... Full Article
Amidst a bustling crowd of young and old there were several eager eyes that stood out. Their faces were directed towards the stage, with not an eyelash flicking; less they missed the first glimpse of their idol, the person who... ... Full Article
When actors die, an obituary is written and we think about how important the person was in the industry and what impact they made and left. ... Full Article
CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
blackfilm.com –
2004-02-20
News, May 20: "The Practice" Stars Won't Be Back, "The Matrix" Really Is Killer Flick? Nicole K...
hollywood.com –
2003-05-20
Ms. Hamilton spoke about her reasons for capturing a legend on film. I recently spoke to Alfre during rehearsals as she prepares for this theater production. By Wilson Morales February is Black History Month and what better way to celebrate ... Full Article


Lisa Gay Hamilton 'The Soloist' Video Interview