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