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Actor

John Hemphill

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Acting credits

20

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TMDB popularity

0.7

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Movies: 12Series: 8Crew credits: 2

TMDB ID: 1215427

IMDb ID: nm0376159

Known for: Acting

Born: January 1, 1953

Age: 73

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1976 - 2020

Years active: 45

Average TMDB rating: 6.99

Wikidata: Q39078721

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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.

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