Hollywood Legend Shows Off Trademark Tan for His 87th Birthday

Screen Archives / Getty Images Debonair leading man George Hamilton celebrated his birthday in style.

The 87-year-old actor shared a glimpse of how he spent his big day on social media, flashing a bright smile and showing off his trademark deep-gold tan.

“Thank you, everyone, for wishing me a happy 87th birthday.

To many more celebrations and years of tanning with you all! Love, GH,” Hamilton, who was a major sex symbol of the 1960s and ’70s, captioned his August 12 post .

The Golden Globe-winning Crime and Punishment USA star shared that he had received many greetings and was on his way to Memphis, Tennessee, to visit Graceland, Elvis Presley’s home.

“I’m gonna have a great time,” he said.

“It’s a pleasure to be here for 87 years.” In a video posted August 14, Hamilton shared that he was visiting Graceland in Tennessee for Elvis Week, a fan-created holiday honoring Elvis Presley.

The annual gathering celebrates the life, music, and legacy of the late King of Rock and Roll.

It includes a series of events, including concerts, panel discussions, and the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest—an international competition that brings together top global talent.

The 2026 event started on August 8 and runs until August 16.

View this post on Instagram “I’ve been there a couple of times in my life, and last time wasn’t under great circumstances,” he said in the video.

“This time, I hope we celebrate the king, and all of us are going to go back to a time when things were easier in our lives, and I hope fun.

I’m back for having fun, too.” The actor encouraged fellow fans to make the trip to Graceland.

Hamilton’s son, George Hamilton Jr., also shared a post on Instagram with a series of childhood photos of himself with his father.