From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Hamilton Born John Rummel Hamilton January 16, 1887 Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died October 15, 1958 (aged 71) Glendale, California, U.S. Years active 1930–1958 Known for Fictional character Perry White in Adventures of Superman (1952–1958) John Rummel Hamilton (January 16, 1887 – October 15, 1958) was an American actor, who played in many movies and television programs. He is probably remembered best for his role as the blustery newspaper editor Perry White for the 1950s television program Adventures of Superman.