Name
John Hemphill
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1953-01-01 (73 years old)
Place of Birth
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.
Known For
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Honors student Jane Ryan heads to Manhattan for a college-scholarship competition. Her reb...
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When plans with her boyfriend fall through, high school senior Chris Parker ends up babysi...
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Harried suburban man Warren Kooey fakes a hostage situation in order to get the money he n...
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A pink meteor controlled by aliens lands near a small town and turns the local women into ...
- 1987 Adventures in Babysitting as Drunk at Party
- 1994 Hostage for a Day as Andre Petrovich
- 1993 Partners 'n Love as Lloyd Peters
- 1986 Really Weird Tales as Mervis Jutt (segment "I'll Die Loving")
- 2020 Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble as Self
- 2004 New York Minute as Tim Brooger
- 1988 The Best of SCTV
- 2005 The Man as Ted
- 1994 Sodbusters as Cole
- 1987 Goofballs as Aldo
- 1987 The Pink Chiquitas as Ernie Bodine
- 1986 The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
- 1997 Goosebumps: Don't Go to Sleep! as Doctor / SWAT Team Leader
- 1990 Maniac Mansion ( 66 episodes ) as Harry "The Fly" Orca
- 1995 Goosebumps ( 1 episode ) as Doctor / SWAT Team Leader
- 1996 Once a Thief ( 1 episode )
- 1983 SCTV Channel ( 19 episodes )
- 2015 Schitt's Creek ( 28 episodes ) as Bob Currie
- 1999 Relic Hunter ( 1 episode ) as Richard Ferguson
- 2006 The Jane Show ( 1 episode ) as Jane's Dad
- 1976 Second City Television ( 30 episodes ) as Self - Various Characters
