John Hemphill

John Hemphill

Known for

Acting

Born

January 1, 1953 (age 73)

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,...

Best known work

New York Minute
New York Minute
2004
Adventures in Babysitting
Adventures in Babysitting
1987
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
2015
Goosebumps
Goosebumps
1995
The Man
The Man
2005
Relic Hunter
Relic Hunter
1999
Second City Television
Second City Television
1976
The Pink Chiquitas
The Pink Chiquitas
1987
Hostage for a Day
Hostage for a Day
1994
Once a Thief
Once a Thief
1996

Filmography

  1. 2020

    Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

    as Self

  2. 2015

    Schitt's CreekTV

    as Bob Currie (28 episodes)

  3. 2006

    The Jane ShowTV

    as Jane's Dad (1 episode)

  4. 2005

    The Man

    as Ted

  5. 2004

    New York Minute

    as Tim Brooger

  6. 1999

    Relic HunterTV

    as Richard Ferguson (1 episode)

  7. 1997

    Goosebumps: Don't Go to Sleep!

    as Doctor / SWAT Team Leader

  8. 1996

  9. 1995

    GoosebumpsTV

    as Doctor / SWAT Team Leader (1 episode)

  10. 1994

    Sodbusters

    as Cole, Writer

  11. 1994

    Hostage for a Day

    as Andre Petrovich

  12. 1993

    Partners 'n Love

    as Lloyd Peters

  13. 1990

    Maniac MansionTV

    as Harry "The Fly" Orca (66 episodes), Director, Creator

  14. 1988

  15. 1987

    Adventures in Babysitting

    as Drunk at Party

  16. 1987

    The Pink Chiquitas

    as Ernie Bodine

  17. 1987

    Goofballs

    as Aldo

  18. 1986

    Really Weird Tales

    as Mervis Jutt (segment "I'll Die Loving")

  19. 1986

  20. 1983

  21. 1976

    Second City TelevisionTV

    as Self - Various Characters (30 episodes)

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