Theatre to be renamed in honour of Earl Cameron
Created: Oct 04, 2012 02:17 PM
Celebrated Bermudian screen and stage actor Earl Cameron is to be feted by the City of Hamilton, with the City Hall Theatre renamed in his honour.According to a City spokeswoman, the decision was made in recognition of Mr Cameron’s long career, which began on the London stage in 1942.A ceremony could be held early next month, depending on Mr Cameron’s availability.Widely considered the Island’s most accomplished actor, Mr Cameron is also renowned as one of the first black actors to star in a film — 1951’s ‘Pool of London’.Mr Cameron, 95, resides currently in the UK. In 2009, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).