Hampton Forbes — In the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound Character Profile

About Hampton Forbes

African American police officer and recurring member of the Sparta police squad, working alongside Tibbs to enforce the law and address local corruption.

Hampton Forbes — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Carl Weathers

Appears in

In the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound (1995)

Role

Protagonist

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