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James Hampton, ‘Teen Wolf’ and ‘The Longest Yard’ Actor, Dies at 84
Ethan Shanfeld James Hampton, best known for his roles in “F Troop,” “Teen Wolf” and “The Longest Yard,” for which he earned a Golden Globe nomination, died Wednesday due to complications from Parkinson’s disease, his agent confirmed to Variety. He was 84.An award-winning actor, director, writer and producer, Hampton enjoyed a career in entertainment that spanned half a century before retiring to his native Texas.Born in Oklahoma City and raised in Dallas, he served in the Army after attending North Texas State College.