Ashley Hamilton
Encyclopedia
Ashley George Hamilton is an American
songwriter, singer and actor
. He is the son of actor George Hamilton
and Alana Stewart
, and a stepson of Rod Stewart
. At 19, Hamilton had garnered media attention when he and Shannen Doherty
married after knowing one another for only two weeks. The marriage lasted just five months before Doherty filed for divorce.
and appeared in the movie Beethoven's 2nd
. In 1997, he briefly starred in the television series Sunset Beach
as Cole Deschanel
, but was let go only a month after the premiere. He is a music artist and songwriter as well. Since 2007, Ashley has been performing stand-up comedy at the Hollywood Improv, The Comedy Store
, & Room 5 in Los Angeles.
In June 2003, Hamilton released a single entitled "Wimmin'" which reached #27 in the UK Singles Chart
. The song was co-written by the British singer Robbie Williams
who also provided some of the vocals on the track. Hamilton co-wrote Williams' 2003 single "Come Undone". Hamilton also claims that he co-wrote Williams' single "She's Madonna
" in 2006, but that Williams omitted his name from publishing.
It was announced on August 17, 2009, he would be competing in season 9 of Dancing with the Stars
. Ashley was eliminated first from DWTS on September 23, 2009.
Following Dancing With The Stars, Hamilton joined the entertainment news program EXTRA as a field correspondent.
and Angie Everhart
. Hamilton was also briefly engaged to actress Sara Foster
in 2000.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
songwriter, singer and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He is the son of actor George Hamilton
George Hamilton (actor)
George Stevens Hamilton is an American film and television actor.-Early life:Hamilton was the youngest son of bandleader George "Spike" Hamilton and his first wife, Ann Stevens . He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and lived in Blytheville, Arkansas...
and Alana Stewart
Alana Stewart
Alana Hamilton Stewart is an American actress and former model. She has also used her maiden name, Alana Collins, and her names from her first marriage, Alana Collins-Hamilton and Alana Hamilton, professionally....
, and a stepson of Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart
Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE is a British singer-songwriter and musician, born and raised in North London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry....
. At 19, Hamilton had garnered media attention when he and Shannen Doherty
Shannen Doherty
Shannen Maria Doherty is an American actress, producer, author and television director, known for her work as Heather Duke in Heathers , as Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210 and its spinoff series 90210, and as Prue Halliwell in Charmed .-Early life and career:Doherty was born in Memphis,...
married after knowing one another for only two weeks. The marriage lasted just five months before Doherty filed for divorce.
Biography
In 1993, Hamilton appeared with Shannen Doherty on Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is a live American late-night television sketch comedy and variety show developed by Lorne Michaels and Dick Ebersol. The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title of NBC's Saturday Night.The show's sketches often parody contemporary American culture...
and appeared in the movie Beethoven's 2nd
Beethoven's 2nd
Beethoven's 2nd is a 1993 American family film directed by Rod Daniel, and the first sequel to the 1992 film, Beethoven. It starred Charles Grodin and Bonnie Hunt, and Beethoven's four puppies, Chubby, Dolly, Tchaikovsky, and Moe. This is the second of six installments in the Beethoven film series...
. In 1997, he briefly starred in the television series Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach (TV series)
Sunset Beach was an American television soap opera, first broadcast in the United States on NBC on January 6, 1997, and last airing on December 31, 1999. The show followed the loves and lives of the people living in a fictional coastal city named Sunset Beach, on the coast of California...
as Cole Deschanel
Cole Deschanel
Cole Deschanel was a fictional character in the US soap opera Sunset Beach portrayed by two different actors. The first actor, Ashley Hamilton, portrayed the role briefly from January 21 to February 19, 1997, when the producers decided that Eddie Cibrian would fit the role better...
, but was let go only a month after the premiere. He is a music artist and songwriter as well. Since 2007, Ashley has been performing stand-up comedy at the Hollywood Improv, The Comedy Store
The Comedy Store
The Comedy Store is a comedy club located in West Hollywood, California, at 8433 Sunset Boulevard on the Sunset Strip. It has a sister comedy club in La Jolla, San Diego, California.-History:...
, & Room 5 in Los Angeles.
In June 2003, Hamilton released a single entitled "Wimmin'" which reached #27 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. The song was co-written by the British singer Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams
Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams is an English singer-songwriter, vocal coach and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That. Williams rose to fame in the band's first run in the early- to mid-1990s. After many disagreements with the management and certain group members, Williams...
who also provided some of the vocals on the track. Hamilton co-wrote Williams' 2003 single "Come Undone". Hamilton also claims that he co-wrote Williams' single "She's Madonna
She's Madonna
"She's Madonna" is the third and final international single released from Robbie Williams's seventh studio album Rudebox. A collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys, it is a love song to pop star Madonna and was released on 5 March 2007. A promotional copy was released to European radio in late January...
" in 2006, but that Williams omitted his name from publishing.
It was announced on August 17, 2009, he would be competing in season 9 of Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars is the name of several international television series based on the format of the British TV series Strictly Come Dancing, which is distributed by BBC Worldwide – the commercial arm of the BBC. Currently the format has been licensed to over 35 countries...
. Ashley was eliminated first from DWTS on September 23, 2009.
Following Dancing With The Stars, Hamilton joined the entertainment news program EXTRA as a field correspondent.
Personal life
Hamilton was briefly married to Shannen DohertyShannen Doherty
Shannen Maria Doherty is an American actress, producer, author and television director, known for her work as Heather Duke in Heathers , as Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210 and its spinoff series 90210, and as Prue Halliwell in Charmed .-Early life and career:Doherty was born in Memphis,...
and Angie Everhart
Angie Everhart
Angela Kay "Angie" Everhart is an American actress and former fashion model.-Early life:Everhart was born in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of homemaker Ginnie and engineer Bob Everhart. The first of three children, she has a younger brother and a younger sister...
. Hamilton was also briefly engaged to actress Sara Foster
Sara Foster
Sara Christine Foster is an American actress. She was previously a fashion model before moving to the film industry. She is best known for her role as Jen Clark on 90210.-Career:...
in 2000.