
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.
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Stronger Together, Tous Ensembleas Self2020
Schitt's Creekas Bob Currie2015
The Jane Showas Jane's Dad2006
The Manas Ted2005
New York Minuteas Tim Brooger2004
Relic Hunteras Richard Ferguson1999
Goosebumps: Don't Go to Sleep!as Doctor / SWAT Team Leader1997
Once a Thief1996
Goosebumpsas Doctor / SWAT Team Leader1995
Sodbustersas Cole1994
SodbustersWriter1994
Hostage for a Dayas Andre Petrovich1994
Partners 'n Loveas Lloyd Peters1993
Maniac Mansionas Harry "The Fly" Orca1990
Maniac MansionDirector1990
Maniac MansionCreator1990
The Best of SCTV1988
Adventures in Babysittingas Drunk at Party1987
The Pink Chiquitasas Ernie Bodine1987
Goofballsas Aldo1987
Really Weird Talesas Mervis Jutt (segment "I'll Die Loving")1986
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood1986
SCTV Channel1983
Second City Televisionas Self - Various Characters1976