Dorothy Hamill

Dorothy Hamill is a former American figure skater. Her full name is Dorothy Stuart Hamill. She has been the Champion in the Olympic of 1976. Her figure skating has also made her the World Champion in 1976 in the Ladies’ single category. She has represented the United States in various international tournaments and has achieved some great heights through her talent.

Well, how well do you know about Dorothy Hamill? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Dorothy Hamill’s net worth in 2021, her age, height, weight, boyfriend, husband, kids, biography and complete details about her life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Dorothy Hamill to date.

Biography and Early Life

Dorothy Hamill was born on 26th July 1956, and her birthplace was Chicago, Illinois. Her father was Chalmers Hamill, who was a mechanical engineer, and her mother, Carol Hamill. Dorothy shared her childhood with an elder sister, Marcia Hamill, and an elder brother, Sandy Hamill. She was raised in Greenwich, Connecticut. Her family lived near the Riverside part of Greenwich. From an early age, her family discovered her interest and talent in skating and hence started giving her training for the same.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Dorothy Hamill in 2021 and what is her height and weight? Well, Dorothy Hamill’s age is 65 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 26 July 1956. Though, she is 5′ 4″ in feet and inches and 162  cm in Centimetres tall, she weighs about 121 lbs in Pound and 55kg in Kilograms. Her eye color is Blue and hair color is Dark Brown.

Education

Dorothy Hamill had her initial education from a public school in Riverside. As she was already taking her skating training so often, there was a clash between her school and training time. As a result, in 1970, she left the public school. She then got admitted to a small school that had a manageable timing for both the schedules. After her school education, she completed her graduation from Colorado Academy High School.

Personal Life: Dating, Boyfriends, Husband, Kids

Dorothy Hamill had her first marriage in 1982 with Dean Paul Martin, who is a singer and actor. They had several differences, and due to some clash, the couple decided to break the bond. They had their legal separation in 1984. Dorothy then tied her second knot with Kenneth Forsythe in 1987 after falling in love with him.

The couple is also blessed with a daughter named Alexandra Forsythe. However, here again, they found increasing differences and finally got divorced in 1995. Currently, she is married to John MacColl. They had their wedding in 2009. The couple is now living in Baltimore, Maryland, along with Dorothy’s daughter, Alexandra.

Is Dorothy Hamill Lesbian?

No, Dorothy Hamill is not a lesbian. As of now, she has had her marriage three times. She is also having a daughter, Alexandra, from her second marriage. This confirms, she is not a lesbian and her sexual orientation is straight.

Professional Career

Dorothy Hamill brought her first national recognition at the Te Us Championship, where she won the title of novices ladies. She was just 12 at that time. Later she made her start in the senior category in 1971. She remained the champion for three years, from 1974 to 1976.

It was then she got discovered by the United States Figure Skating Association and offered her professional training in the same domain for years. In the next following years, she won some significant medals and titles in various World Championships and Olympics. Eventually, she turned into a well-known professional Figure Skater.

Dorothy Hamill has also starred herself in movies like “Cinderella” and “The Nutcracker.” She was a snow skater in the “Brodway on Ice” show. In 2006, her talent got her a chance to judge the performance “Skating with Celebrities.”

Awards

Dorothy Hamill has been awarded many awards and titles due to her talent and skills. Some of her significant achievements include the National Young American Award, Golden Plate Award in 1996. She has also received the Daytime Emmy Award in the Performing Arts category for Romeo and Juliet on Ice. Apart from the awards, she has been the Olympic Champion and World Champion, both in 1976.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Dorothy Hamill in 2021

Dorothy Hamill’s current net worth is estimated to be around $6 million after the same was last calculated in the year 2021. All her sources of income are through her talent as a figure skater and through various shows. Though her salary is still unknown, her contribution to her work and profession clearly defines her current net worth.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• Dorothy Hamill has also published her autobiography titled “A skating life: My story.” She has also published another book, “On and Off the Ice” in 1983.
• She often used to practice at 4:30 AM in the morning.
• She won a silver medal in the year 1975 at the World Championships. The competition took place in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
• Dorothy also starred in a Hollywood movie called Romeo & Juliet On Ice, for which she received a Daytime Emmy Award.
• She was a judge at the television show called “Skating with Celebrities.”

Dorothy Hamill is a name that we all hear today as a former figure skater because of her immense talent and hard work. Her parent’s support from an early age helped her achieve all the great heights in her professional career. She is a strong, determined woman who has always believed in herself and defined her self-worth gracefully.

1. William Chapman or Chappy June 7, 2021 at 6:29 pm