
Person
John Hemphill
Acting · Born 1953-01-01
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

Schitt's Creek
Bob Currie

Relic Hunter
Richard Ferguson

Goosebumps
Doctor / SWAT Team Leader

Second City Television
Self - Various Characters

Once a Thief
1996

The Jane Show
Jane's Dad

Maniac Mansion
Harry "The Fly" Orca

New York Minute
Tim Brooger

Adventures in Babysitting
Drunk at Party

SCTV Channel
1983
Filmography
- 2020Stronger Together, Tous EnsembleSelf
- 2015Schitt's CreekBob Currie
- 2006The Jane ShowJane's Dad
- 2005The ManTed
- 2004New York MinuteTim Brooger
- 1999Relic HunterRichard Ferguson
- 1997Goosebumps: Don't Go to Sleep!Doctor / SWAT Team Leader
- 1996Once a Thief
- 1995GoosebumpsDoctor / SWAT Team Leader
- 1994SodbustersCole
- 1994Hostage for a DayAndre Petrovich
- 1993Partners 'n LoveLloyd Peters
- 1990Maniac MansionHarry "The Fly" Orca
- 1988The Best of SCTV
- 1987Adventures in BabysittingDrunk at Party
- 1987The Pink ChiquitasErnie Bodine
- 1987GoofballsAldo
- 1986Really Weird TalesMervis Jutt (segment "I'll Die Loving")
- 1986The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
- 1983SCTV Channel
- 1976Second City TelevisionSelf - Various Characters
Follow their work on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.