
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 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 (21)
MOVIE★ 5.5Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble2020as Self
TV★ 7.8Schitt's Creek2015as Bob Currie
TV★ 6.0The Jane Show2006as Jane's Dad
MOVIE★ 5.8The Man2005as Ted
MOVIE★ 6.1New York Minute2004as Tim Brooger
TV★ 6.7Relic Hunter1999as Richard Ferguson
MOVIEGoosebumps: Don't Go to Sleep!1997as Doctor / SWAT Team Leader
TV★ 6.1Once a Thief1996
TV★ 8.0Goosebumps1995as Doctor / SWAT Team Leader
MOVIE★ 5.0Sodbusters1994as Cole
MOVIE★ 5.2Hostage for a Day1994as Andre Petrovich
MOVIE★ 4.0Partners 'n Love1993as Lloyd Peters
TV★ 4.7Maniac Mansion1990as Harry "The Fly" Orca
MOVIE★ 8.0The Best of SCTV1988
MOVIE★ 6.9Adventures in Babysitting1987as Drunk at Party
MOVIE★ 4.0The Pink Chiquitas1987as Ernie Bodine
MOVIE★ 2.8Goofballs1987as Aldo
MOVIE★ 5.8Really Weird Tales1986as Mervis Jutt (segment "I'll Die Loving")
MOVIE★ 5.5The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood1986
TV★ 7.8SCTV Channel1983
TV★ 7.8Second City Television1976as Self - Various Characters