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

• Schitt's Creek — Bob Currie
• The Jane Show — Jane's Dad
• 2005The Man — Ted
• 2004New York Minute — Tim Brooger
• Relic Hunter — Richard Ferguson
• 1997Goosebumps: Don't Go to Sleep! — Doctor / SWAT Team Leader
• Once a Thief
• Goosebumps — Doctor / SWAT Team Leader
• 1994Hostage for a Day — Andre Petrovich
• 1994Sodbusters — Cole, Writer
• 1993Partners 'n Love — Lloyd Peters
• Maniac Mansion — Harry "The Fly" Orca, Director, Creator
• 1988The Best of SCTV
• 1987Adventures in Babysitting — Drunk at Party
• 1987Goofballs — Aldo
• 1987The Pink Chiquitas — Ernie Bodine
• 1986Really Weird Tales — Mervis Jutt (segment "I'll Die Loving")
• 1986The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
• SCTV Channel

Appearances as themselves (2)

• 2020Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble — Self
• Second City Television — Self - Various Characters