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John Hemphill

John Hemphill

Actor · b. 1953

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.

Movies12

  • Movie6.1

    New York Minute

    2004 · 952 votes

  • Movie6.9

    Adventures in Babysitting

    1987 · 797 votes

  • Movie5.8

    The Man

    2005 · 649 votes

  • Movie5.5
  • Movie8.0

    The Best of SCTV

    1988 · 2 votes

  • Movie5.2

    Hostage for a Day

    1994 · 10 votes

  • Movie5.0

    Sodbusters

    1994 · 2 votes

  • Movie5.5
  • Movie5.8

    Really Weird Tales

    1986 · 5 votes

  • Movie4.0

    The Pink Chiquitas

    1987 · 11 votes

  • Movie4.0

    Partners 'n Love

    1993 · 2 votes

  • Movie2.8

    Goofballs

    1987 · 5 votes

Series8

  • TV7.8

    Schitt's Creek

    2015 · 753 votes

  • TV6.8

    Relic Hunter

    1999 · 182 votes

  • TV8.0

    Goosebumps

    1995 · 654 votes

  • TV7.8

    Second City Television

    1976 · 32 votes

  • TV6.1

    Once a Thief

    1996 · 10 votes

  • TV4.7

    Maniac Mansion

    1990 · 9 votes

  • TV6.0

    The Jane Show

    2006 · 2 votes

  • TV7.8

    SCTV Channel

    1983 · 8 votes