LISA GAY HAMILTON
Name: Lisa Gay Hamilton
Born: 25 March 1964 Los Angeles, California
Lisa Gay Hamilton (born March 25, 1964) is an American actress known for her
role as attorney Rebecca Washington on the ABC legal drama The Practice.
Hamilton was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Tina, a social
worker, and Ira Hamilton, a realtor and construction worker. She graduated
with a degree in theatre from New York University and earned her master's degree
from The Juilliard School.
She directed the documentary film Beah: A Black Woman Speaks in 2003. This film,
about pioneering black actress Beah Richards, dealt with Hamilton seeking out
Richards, an African-American actress who had broken ground making inroads for
black actresses, and who had performed in major films like Guess Who's Coming to
Dinner. Richards also made a memorable late-career appearance on the TV series
Designing Women.
Name: Lisa Gay Hamilton
Born: 25 March 1964 Los Angeles, California
Lisa Gay Hamilton (born March 25, 1964) is an American actress known for her
role as attorney Rebecca Washington on the ABC legal drama The Practice.
Hamilton was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Tina, a social
worker, and Ira Hamilton, a realtor and construction worker. She graduated
with a degree in theatre from New York University and earned her master's degree
from The Juilliard School.
She directed the documentary film Beah: A Black Woman Speaks in 2003. This film,
about pioneering black actress Beah Richards, dealt with Hamilton seeking out
Richards, an African-American actress who had broken ground making inroads for
black actresses, and who had performed in major films like Guess Who's Coming to
Dinner. Richards also made a memorable late-career appearance on the TV series
Designing Women.