
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.


Bob Currie
2015 • 28 episodes

Doctor / SWAT Team Leader
1995 • 1 episode

Richard Ferguson
1999 • 1 episode

Self - Various Characters
1976 • 30 episodes

1996 • 1 episode

Drunk at Party
1987

1983 • 19 episodes

Jane's Dad
2006 • 1 episode

Ted
2005

Harry "The Fly" Orca
1990 • 66 episodes

Tim Brooger
2004

Mervis Jutt (segment "I'll Die Loving")
1986

1988

Ernie Bodine
1987

Doctor / SWAT Team Leader
1997

Lloyd Peters
1993

Self
2020

Andre Petrovich
1994

1986

Cole
1994