
Mike Jerome Putnam
Biography
Born Michael Jerome Putnam (aka Jerome Hamilton) he was placed in foster care and adopted at age 3. He has been credited under both names. He is best known as the Emmy award-winning bailiff on Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court. After serving and retiring as a Sheriff's Deputy in Oregon, at age 50 in May 2010, Hamilton decided to become a serious full-time actor and model, He landed his first modeling gig for a Luis Vuitton charity event. The experience left a lasting impression on Hamilton, who has since landed roles on ABC's Body of Proof; CBS' Mike & Molly and Two Broke Girls; and who even has screen time in the Denzel Washington/Ryan Reynolds flick, Safe House. He has appeared in many more movies, television shows and commercials. He has also been in over 100 music videos working with pretty much every major rock, hip hop, rap, country music star or musical group. He usually playing a police officer. In 2013, he became the court bailiff on the nationally syndicated, unscripted 2-time Emmy-nominated court TV show Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.
TV Shows(8)

Lauren Lake's Paternity Court
Self - Bailiff

Switched at Birth
Hall Of Fame Baseball Player

2 Broke Girls
Martin Channing

Mike & Molly
James

Shake It Up
Judge Hamilton

RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Special Guest / Robin Mansions

The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Officer Spike

Californication
Bad Ass Bilker