John Hemphill

Acting

John Hemphill

Born
(age 73)
Credits
21 titles

Biography

John Hemphill, born in 1953, is a multi-talented Canadian individual. He is not only an actor but also a writer, creator, and director. He has been associated with The Second City troupe's Toronto cast for a significant period of time. His writing contributions to SCTV brought him into contact with some of the biggest stars of Second City, including John Candy, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Andrea Martin, and Eugene Levy. His most notable on-screen contribution was Happy Marsden, the host of a children's show that broadcasts from a bar. In addition to his impressive resume, he has made appearances in several television series such as RoboRoach, The Jane Show, Little Mosque on the Prairie, Maniac Mansion, and notably portrayed the character of Bob Currie in Schitt's Creek. Furthermore, he has also made his mark in television films like Hostage for a Day and Sodbusters.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 21

YearTitleRole
2020 Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble Film Self
2015 Schitt's Creek TV Bob Currie (28 ep)
2006 The Jane Show TV Jane's Dad (1 ep)
2005 The Man Film Ted
2004 New York Minute Film Tim Brooger
1999 Relic Hunter TV Richard Ferguson (1 ep)
1997 Goosebumps: Don't Go to Sleep! Film Doctor / SWAT Team Leader
1996 Once a Thief TV (1 ep)
1995 Goosebumps TV Doctor / SWAT Team Leader (1 ep)
1994 Sodbusters Film Cole
1994 Hostage for a Day Film Andre Petrovich
1993 Partners 'n Love Film Lloyd Peters
1990 Maniac Mansion TV Harry "The Fly" Orca (66 ep)
1988 The Best of SCTV Film
1987 Adventures in Babysitting Film Drunk at Party
1987 The Pink Chiquitas Film Ernie Bodine
1987 Goofballs Film Aldo
1986 Really Weird Tales Film Mervis Jutt (segment "I'll Die Loving")
1986 The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood Film
1983 SCTV Channel TV (19 ep)
1976 Second City Television TV Self - Various Characters (30 ep)

Crew credits 2

YearTitleJob
1994 Sodbusters Film Writer
1990 Maniac Mansion TV Director, Creator (3 ep)
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