
Claudia Hamilton
Acting
Biography
Claudia Hamilton is a multi-faceted classically trained Actor from Toronto, Canada. Claudia first started off in the Musical Theatre industry at the age of 12 landing her first role as Ariel in the stage production of The Little Mermaid, and in the following year, the adult cast of Fiddler on the Roof, as one of 12 children. Claudia moved many times in her childhood, attending 3 public schools, and 2 high schools, and eventually arriving back to her hometown, where the next part of her journey led her to transition into the world of theatre, attending York University's prestigious Acting Conservatory. Some of her credits include intellectual activist Athena from David Yee's play, 'rochdale' directed by Nina Lee Aquino at the SummerWorks Festival, and Othello from Sarah Ruhl's, Orlando. Claudia's recent on-screen work includes Left For Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story, Death She Wrote, and Self-Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ Walker. Through her work, she is timeless. She transmutes the darker parts of the black human experience and creates palpable performances. Her aim is to innovate, motivate and inspire people through storytelling on stage, screen and out in the community, so they can have the courage to overcome adversity and Allow themselves to be Seen.
Known For

Major real-life air disasters are depicted in this series. Each episode features a detailed dramatized reconstruction of the incident based on cockpit voice recorders and air traffic control transcripts, as well as eyewitnesses recounts and interviews with aviation experts.
Mayday

Desperate to take care of his pregnant wife before a terminal illness can take his life, Dodge Maynard accepts an offer to participate in a deadly game where he soon discovers that he’s not the hunter but the prey.
Most Dangerous Game

An elite squad of detectives investigate high-profile crime and corruption in metro Toronto.
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

Toronto’s only female private detective in the 1920s takes on the cases the police don’t want or can’t handle. From airplanes and booze running to American G-men, Communists and union busters, Frankie’s fearless sense of adventure gets her into all kinds of trouble, but she always manages to find her way out.
Frankie Drake Mysteries

After their dad's murder, three siblings move with their mom to his ancestral estate, where they discover magical keys that unlock powers — and secrets.
Locke & Key

An African American washerwoman rises from poverty to build a beauty empire and become the first female self-made millionaire.
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker

17-year-old Ashley Reeves is left for dead in the woods following a brutal attack. After spending 30 horrific hours in the cold, gravely wounded, lying in the dirt, and paralyzed, the police find her alive.
Left for Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story

A famous author hires a personal assistant to work out of her home but doesn't realize that the woman is actually a deranged fan who plans on taking over her whole life.
Death She Wrote

After reserved professor Maya pretends she's dating an unconscious stranger, she's swept into his family's holiday plans and feels undeniable sparks with her boyfriend's doctor, Daniel, who also happens to be her ex.
Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Seeking a fresh start, a young woman finds her sanity on the brink due to unexplained disappearances and chilling nocturnal echoes in her new home.
Deadbolt

A bystander who witnesses the disappearance of a little girl is compelled to save her.
Days Gone Bye

A self affirming black actress must face the challenge of auditioning for a breakout role that she is considered too dark for. With her agency on her back and feeling like she isn’t good enough, she must decide whether to challenge the biases of the industry, or lose the spot she has rightfully earned.