Curtis Hamilton (American football)
Quick Facts
Biography
Curtis Hamilton (born November 15, 1985) is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was signed as a free agent by the Chicago Bears on April 27, 2008. Previously, he played for Western Kentucky from 2004 through 2007.
Early life and education
Hamilton was born on November 15, 1985 in Pordenone, Italy, to parents Curtis and Linette. He graduated from Western Kentucky University. Currently he lives in Paducah with his family.
Career
Football career
Hamilton is a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. On 27 April 2008, he was signed as a free agent by the Chicago Bears. Previously, he played for Western Kentucky from 2004 through 2007. He made his league debut in 2010 against the San Jose Sharks playing for the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Acting career
In 2012 he moved to Hollywood and appeared in 30 national TV commercials and print campaigns. In 2016, he played the lead role of American rapper Dr. Dre in the original film, Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge, and Michel'le. The film was released in on 15 October 2016. The movie is considered a response from Michel'le's side of her relationship that was not included in the movie released in 2015, Straight Outta Compton. Dr. Dre had an abusive relationship with Michel'le, that the original movie doesn't depict. Before appearing in this film, Hamilton had minor parts in shows Rizzoli & Isles. In 2015 he wrote, directed and produced the short film The Missed Call.