David Hampton

David Hampton (April 28, 1964 – July 18, 2003) was an American con artist and robber who became famous in the 1980s after he convinced a group of wealthy Manhattanites to give him money, food, and shelter under the pretense that he was the son of Sidney Poitier. David Hampton's story became the inspiration for a play titled Six Degrees of Separation and a film titled by the same name. David Hampton died of AIDS-related complications in 2003.

This article is about con artist. For the American football player, see Dave Hampton. For the British Olympic speed skater, see David Hampton (speed skater).
David Hampton
Mug shot of David Hampton taken after he was arrested for attempted burglary
Born(1964-04-28)April 28, 1964
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 18, 2003(2003-07-18) (aged 39)
Beth Israel Medical Center
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Other namesDavid Poitier, Patrick Owens, Antonio Jones, David Hampton-Montilio
Criminal statusDeceased
Conviction(s)Attempted burglary
Criminal chargeFraud, fare-beating, credit-card theft, threats of violence, burglary, harassment
PenaltyTwenty-one month prison term
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