David Hemmings
Biography
David Hemmings was an English film, theatre and television actor. He is noted for his role in the drama mystery-thriller film Blowup, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. Early in his career, Hemmings appeared in operatic roles as a boy soprano. He was known for his distinctive eyebrows and gravelly voice in his later acting career. Hemmings was born on November 18, 1941, in Guildford, Surrey, England, UK. He passed away on December 3, 2003, at the age of 62. Hemmings had a career spanning multiple mediums, including film, theatre, and television, with a total of 135 known credits.
Career overview
David Hemmings began his acting career as a boy soprano, appearing in operatic roles. He transitioned to film, theatre, and television, becoming a well-known actor. Hemmings' distinctive eyebrows and gravelly voice became notable characteristics of his acting style.
One of Hemmings' most notable roles was in the drama mystery-thriller film Blowup, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. This film is a notable example of his acting work. Hemmings' extensive acting career spanned multiple mediums, and he appeared in numerous films, theatre productions, and television shows.
Throughout his acting career, Hemmings accumulated a significant number of credits. He is known for his work in the acting field, with a notable presence in the film industry.
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- To-be-looked-at-ness / Phallocentrism (2026)
- Blow Up of 'Blow-Up' (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011) as Self (archive footage from "Blow-Up")
- Romantic (2007) as Sadun
- Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' (2005) as Self
- Blessed (2004) as Earl Sidney
- Britten's Children (2004) as Self
- The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) as Nigel
- 100 Greatest Sexy Moments (2003) as Self
- The Night We Called It a Day (2003) as Mickey Rudin
- Gangs of New York (2002) as Mr. Schermerhorn
- Equilibrium (2002) as Proctor
- Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice (2002) as Martin Fox
- Lenny Blue (2002) as DCI Tommy Gillespie
- Lenny Blue (2002) as DCI Tommy Gillespie
- Fame, Fashion and Photography: The Real Blow Up (2002) as Self
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Ex-DCI Malcolm Finlay
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Judge James Hendon
- Spy Game (2001) as Harry Duncan
- Mean Machine (2001) as Governor
- Last Orders (2001) as Lenny
- Gladiator (2000) as Cassius
- The Real Oliver Reed (2000) as Narrator
- The Vanishing Man (1997) as Edward Lawrence
- Lone Justice: Showdown at Plum Creek (1996) Director
- Marker (1995) Director
- Dear Antonioni (1995) as Self
- A Mind to Murder (1995) as Godbolt
- A Christmas Reunion (1994) Director
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Durham
- Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties (1993) as Self
- Ned Blessing (1993) Director
- Passport to Murder (1993) Director
- Raven (1992) Director
- Dark Horse (1992) Director
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Viktor Bobrov
- Quantum Leap (1989) Director
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Mr. Stronham (segment "Loved to Death")
- Hardball (1989) Director
- Nightmare Classics (1989) as Mister Harley
- The Rainbow (1989) as Uncle Henry
- The Turn of the Screw (1989) as Mister Harley
- In the Heat of the Night (1988) Director
- Davy Crockett: Rainbow in the Thunder (1988) as President Andrew Jackson
- Davy Crockett: Rainbow in the Thunder (1988) Director
- Werewolf (1987) Director
- Harry's Hong Kong (1987) as Jack Rourke
- 3 On a Match (1987) as Maxwell 'Newt' Newton
- L.A. Law (1986) as Charles Lamb
- The Last Precinct (1986) Director
- Stingray (1985) Director
- Detective in the House (1985) Director
- The Key to Rebecca (1985) as Maj. Smith
- The Key to Rebecca (1985) Director
- Beverly Hills Cowgirl Blues (1985) as Ian Blaze
- The Snow Queen (1985) as Reindeer (voice)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Errol Pogson
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) Director
- Airwolf (1984) as Dr. Charles Henry Moffett
- Airwolf (1984) Director
- Airwolf: The Movie (1984) as Dr. Charles Henry Moffet
- Hawaiian Heat (1984) Director
- Marlene (1984) as Himself
- Calamity Jane (1984) as Capt. James O'Neill
- Thumbelina (1984) as Narrator (voice)
- The A-Team (1983) Director
- Masquerade (1983) as Marlos
- Man, Woman and Child (1983) as Gavin Wilson
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Narrator (voice)
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Reindeer (voice)
- Turkey Shoot (1982) Executive Producer
- Strange Behavior (1981) Executive Producer
- Race for the Yankee Zephyr (1981) Director
- Race for the Yankee Zephyr (1981) Producer
- The Survivor (1981) Director
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Lord Archibald 'Binkie' Smythe-White
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Danny
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) Director
- Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1980) as Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde
- Harlequin (1980) as Nick Rast
- Beyond Reasonable Doubt (1980) as Insp. Bruce Hutton
- Murder by Decree (1979) as Inspector Foxborough
- Thirst (1979) as Dr. Fraser
- Charlie Muffin (1979) as Charlie Muffin
- Just a Gigolo (1978) as Captain Hermann Kraft
- Just a Gigolo (1978) Director
- Blood Relatives (1978) as Armstrong
- Clouds of Glory (1978) as Samuel T. Coleridge
- Power Play (1978) as Colonel Anthony Narriman
- Power Play (1978) Co-Producer
- Power Play (1978) Producer
- The Swindle (1977) as Robert Clayton
- The Prince and the Pauper (1977) as Hugh Hendon
- The Disappearance (1977) as Edward
- The Disappearance (1977) Producer
- The Heroin Busters (1977) as Mike Hamilton
- Islands in the Stream (1977) as Eddy
- The Squeeze (1977) as Keith
- Private Affairs (1975) as F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Deep Red (1975) as Marcus Daly
- The Old Curiosity Shop (1975) as Richard Swiveller
- Horse Latitudes (1975)
- The Christmas Messenger (1975) as (voice)
- A Dream of Living (1975) as F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Juggernaut (1974) as Charlie Braddock
- It's Nothing Mama, Just a Game (1974) as Juan
- The 14 (1973) Director
- Voices (1973) as Robert
- The Big Screen (1973) as Self
- Running Scared (1972) Screenplay
- Running Scared (1972) Director
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Unman, Wittering and Zigo (1971) as John Ebony
- Unman, Wittering and Zigo (1971) Executive Producer
- The Love Machine (1971) as Jerry Nelson
- The Walking Stick (1970) as Leigh Hartley
- Fragment of Fear (1970) as Tim Brett
- Simon Simon (1970) as Man in Car with Posters
- The Best House in London (1969) as Benjamin Oakes / Walter Leybourne
- Alfred the Great (1969) as Alfred
- Barbarella (1968) as Dildano
- The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) as Capt. Louis Edward Nolan
- Only When I Larf (1968) as Bob
- The Long Day's Dying (1968) as John
- Camelot (1967) as Mordred
- Blow-Up (1966) as Thomas
- Africa Shakes (1966)
- Eye of the Devil (1966) as Christian
- All Eyes on Sharon Tate (1966) as Self
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Roger Westcott
- Be My Guest (1965) as Dave
- The Counterfeit Man (1965) as Roger Westcott
- Auto Stop (1965) as Henry
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Henry
- The System (1964) as David
- West 11 (1963) as Bullying Youth
- Two Left Feet (1963) as Brian
- Live It Up! (1963)
- Out of This World (1962) as Journalist
- Some People (1962) as Bert
- Play It Cool (1962) as Uncredited
- The Painted Smile (1962) as Roy
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Eddie
- The Wind of Change (1961) as Ginger
- Sink the Bismarck! (1960) as Seaman - 'Ark Royal' (uncredited)
- No Trees in the Street (1959) as Kenny
- Five Clues to Fortune (1957) as Ken
- The Heart Within (1957) as Danny Willard
- King's Rhapsody (1957) as The Boy King