Born Michael Jerome Putnam (aka Jerome Hamilton) he was placed in foster care and adopted at age 3. He has been credited under both names. He is best known as the Emmy award-winning bailiff on Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court.
After serving and retiring as a Sheriff's Deputy in Oregon, at age 50 in May 2010, Hamilton decided to become a serious full-time actor and model, He landed his first modeling gig for a Luis Vuitton charity event. The experience left a lasting impression on Hamilton, who has since landed roles on ABC's Body of Proof; CBS' Mike & Molly and Two Broke Girls; and who even has screen time in the Denzel Washington/Ryan Reynolds flick, Safe House. He has appeared in many more movies, television shows and commercials.
He has also been in over 100 music videos working with pretty much every major rock, hip hop, rap, country music star or musical group. He usually playing a police officer. In 2013, he became the court bailiff on the nationally syndicated, unscripted 2-time Emmy-nominated court TV show Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.
2020
as Police Officer
2018
as Officer Hamilton
2017
as Officer Hamilton
2015
as Officer Clark
2015
as Officer Hamilton
2014
as Policeman
2014
as Colonel Ryker
2014
as School Principal
2013
as Truck Driver
2013
as On-Air News Reporter (uncredited)
2012
as Arresting Officer
2012
as Police Officer #1 Arresting Officer
2011
as Martin Channing
2011
as Hall Of Fame Baseball Player
2010
as Judge Hamilton
2010
as James
2009
as Self - Special Guest / Robin Mansions
2007
as Bad Ass Bilker