It appears there may be some confusion as to the person of interest. George Hamilton is a well-known American film and television actor, born on August 12, 1939, not 1949. He is renowned for his dashing looks, perpetual tan, and roles in films from the 1950s onward. However, he is not primarily recognized as an artist in the context of visual arts or art history.
Hamilton began his film career with a lead role in 'Crime and Punishment U.S.A.' (1959) and gained significant attention with his Golden Globe-winning performance in 'Light in the Piazza' (1962). He continued to appear in a variety of films such as 'Where the Boys Are' (1960), 'Your Cheatin' Heart' (1964), in which he portrayed country music legend Hank Williams, and 'Love at First Bite' (1979) which earned him a further Golden Globe nomination.
Aside from his acting career, Hamilton has made various appearances as himself in television shows and movies, often with a humorous slant on his suave image and tan. He has also been a contestant on reality television shows and has performed on Broadway.
Given that the initial inquiry was for an artist named George Hamilton, if you are referring to a visual artist by that name, additional identifying details would be required to provide an accurate biography, as there are no prominent visual artists by that name with easily accessible biographical information. If this is the case, please provide more context or clarifications.