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David Hewlett

Actor / Screenwriter / Film Director | * 04/18/1968 (56) | Redhill, Surrey, England (United Kingdom (UK))
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David Ian Hewlett (born 18 April 1968) is a British-born Canadian actor, writer, and director known for his role as Dr. Rodney McKay in the Stargate science-fiction franchise. He first gained fame for his roles as Grant Jansky in the Canadian TV series Traders (1996—2000) and as David Worth in the Canadian psychological horror film Cube (1997). He had earlier appeared in the horror film Pin (1988) and the science-fiction film Scanners II: The New Order (1991). More recently, Hewlett had a prominent supporting role in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), portraying bad-tempered airplane pilot Douglas Hunsiker opposite John Lithgow and Andy Serkis. Hewlett played the character Fleming in the multi-Academy Award winning film The Shape of Water (2017). ()
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David Ian Hewlett (born April 18, 1968) is an English-born Canadian actor best known for his role as Dr. Meredith Rodney McKay on the science fiction television shows Stargate SG1 and Stargate Atlantis.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Thriller | Mystery

Known for these Movies & Shows

An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a p ...

The Shape of Water

R

2017 | 3.6/5 | 2h 3min
Drama, Fantasy, Romance / Love
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With the Ancients' city of Atlantis discovered in the Pegasus Galaxy by Stargate Command, Dr. Elizabeth Weir and Major Sheppard lead a scientific expedition to the ancient abandoned city. Once there, ...

Stargate Atlantis

NR

2004 | 4.0/5 | 45min per episode
Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
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Bizarre nightmares unfold in eight tales of terror in this visually stunning, spine-tingling horror collection curated by Guillermo del Toro. ...

Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

TV-MA

2022- | 3.8/5
Drama, Mystery
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A virus has decimated humankind. Those who survived emerged blind. Centuries later when twins are born with the mythic ability to see, their father must protect his tribe against a threatened queen. ...

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TV-MA

2019 | 4.1/5
Drama, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
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Movies with David Hewlett as Actor(45)

2023 Levels
as Bill2022 The Swearing Jar
as Dr. Elrood2021 Nightmare Alley
as Brian2020 Lie Exposed
as Mr. Jacobs2019 Turkey Drop
as Michael2019 All About Who You Know
as Husband Kimmel2019 Midway
as Derrek Blarney2019 Lucky Day
as Fleming2017 The Shape of Water
as himself2013 FANomenon
as Olivia's Father2013 Haunter
as Mills2011 Rage of the Yeti
as Radnor2011 Morlocks
as Douglas Hunsiker2011 Rise of the Planet of the Apes
as Fred Murray2010 The Whistleblower
as Barlow2009 Splice
as Frank2009 Helen
as Patrick2007 A Dog's Breakfast
as Gus Gruber2005 The Triangle
as Anders Raeborne2004 Darklight
as Dr. Emmett2004 Boa vs. Python
as Bryan2004 Ice Men
as Dave2003 Nothing
as Lawrence Yeager2003 Foolproof
as Virgil C. Dunn2002 Cypher
as Michael2001 Century Hotel
as Murray2001 Treed Murray
as Nick1999 The Life Before This
as Doc1999 Survivor
as Worth1997 Cube
as Andrew1997 Bad Day on the Block
as Mel1997 On the Second Day of Christmas
as Hank1996 Elevated
as Rob Fitzgerald1996 Joe's Wedding
as Gary Hammond1992 Split Images
as 'Ruska' Rostislav1992 The First Circle
as Nyles Chapman1992 Quiet Killer
as Steven Lunney (age 25)1992 The Boys of St. Vincent: 15 Years Later
as Deadpan1991 Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel
as David Kellum1991 Scanners II: The New Order
as Terry1990 Deep Sleep
as Jimmy1990 Where the Heart Is
as Joe Dobson1989 The Penthouse
as Leon1988 Pin
as Chuckie1987 The Darkside

TV Shows/Series with David Hewlett as Actor(30)

as Masson2022 Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
as Anthony Herman2021 Clarice
as Bill Ratch2019 Departure
as Nelson Dwyer2019 Hudson & Rex
as Tormada2019 See
2019 Warigami
as Earl Baer2016 Private Eyes
as Chad2016 Incorporated
as Talbor Calchek2015 Dark Matter
as Aslin Kane2013 State of Syn
as Nathan Byrnes2011 Suits
as Rodney McKay2009 Stargate Universe
as Larry Tolson2008 Sanctuary
2008 Murdoch Mysteries
as Special Agent Jerry Moore2005 The Closer
as Rodney McKay2004 Stargate Atlantis
as Fred Watkins2002 Without a Trace
as Hector Freimark2001 Mutant X
as Frederick2000 The District
1999 Twice in a Lifetime
as Rodney McKay1997 Stargate SG-1
as Doctor Rodney McKay / Himself1997 Stargate SG-1
as Grant Jansky1996 Traders
as Mr. Schudy1994 ER
1994 Monster Force
as Dr. Nicholas (Nickie) Elder1993 Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
1992 Forever Knight
as Walter Jenkins1992 The Valour and the Horror
1988 My Secret Identity
as Cal1987 Friday the 13th: The Series

Movies with David Hewlett as Crew(6)

Directing/Director2014 Debug
Writing/Writer2014 Debug
Directing/Director2011 Rage of the Yeti
Directing/Director2007 A Dog's Breakfast
Writing/Story2007 A Dog's Breakfast
Writing/Writer2007 A Dog's Breakfast

Additional Information

Official websites:
www.adogsbreakfastmovie.com
Full Name: David Ian Hewlett
Born: Thursday, 04/18 1968 (April) in Redhill, Surrey, England (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 56 years + 2 days)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Royal St. George's College
Spouses (current/former): Soo Garay
Siblings: Kate Hewlett
Other names for David Hewlett (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"David Ian Hewlett"
"David Hewlitt"
David Hewlett frequently works together with these people:
Peter DeLuise (14x, Crew)
Robert C. Cooper (13x, Crew)
Brad Wright (13x, Crew)
Amanda Tapping (12x, Actress)
Vincenzo Natali (12x, Crew)
Fraser Aitcheson (10x, Actor)
Nigel Bennett (9x, Actor)
Michael Shanks (9x, Actor)
Joseph Mallozzi (9x, Crew)
Paul Mullie (9x, Crew)
Guillermo del Toro (8x, Crew)
Dion Johnstone (8x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:2862, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 03/30/2024