Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
November 18, 1941
Died
December 3, 2003 (age 62)
Place of Birth
Guildford, Surrey, England, UK
David Hemmings
Biography
David Edward Leslie Hemmings (November 18, 1941 – December 3, 2003) was an English film, theatre and television actor as well as a film and television director and producer.
He is noted for his role as the photographer in the drama mystery-thriller film Blowup (1966), directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. Early in his career, Hemmings was a boy soprano appearing in operatic roles. In his later acting career, he was known for his distinctive eyebrows and gravelly voice.
David Hemmings on BLOW-UP
VideoKnown For
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Errol Pogson
1984
TV
Magnum, P.I.
Lord Archibald 'Binkie' Smythe-White
1980
TV
Magnum, P.I.
Danny
1980
TV
L.A. Law
Charles Lamb
1986
TV
Airwolf
Dr. Charles Henry Moffett
1984
TV
The Wednesday Play
Henry
1964
TV
Waking the Dead
Ex-DCI Malcolm Finlay
2001
TV
Northern Exposure
Viktor Bobrov
1990
TV
Tales from the Crypt
Mr. Stronham (segment "Loved to Death")
1989
Film
Gladiator
Cassius
2000
TV
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
Durham
1993
TV
Film '72
Self
1971
TV
Faerie Tale Theatre
Narrator (voice)
1982
TV
Faerie Tale Theatre
Reindeer (voice)
1982
TV
Out of the Unknown
Roger Westcott
1965
TV
Drama 61-67
Eddie
1961
TV
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
Self (archive footage from "Blow-Up")
2011
Film
Gangs of New York
Mr. Schermerhorn
2002
TV
Murder in Mind
Judge James Hendon
2001
Film
Equilibrium
Proctor
2002
Filmography
2026FilmTo-be-looked-at-ness / Phallocentrism2016FilmBlow Up of 'Blow-Up'as Self (archive footage)2011TVGeorge Harrison: Living in the Material Worldas Self (archive footage from "Blow-Up")2007FilmRomanticas Sadun2005FilmStrength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator'as Self2004FilmBlessedas Earl Sidney2004FilmBritten's Childrenas Self2003Film100 Greatest Sexy Momentsas Self2003FilmThe Night We Called It a Dayas Mickey Rudin2003FilmThe League of Extraordinary Gentlemenas Nigel2002FilmGangs of New Yorkas Mr. Schermerhorn2002FilmEquilibriumas Proctor2002FilmFame, Fashion and Photography: The Real Blow Upas Self2002TVLenny Blueas DCI Tommy Gillespie2002FilmSlap Shot 2: Breaking the Iceas Martin Fox2001FilmMean Machineas Governor2001FilmSpy Gameas Harry Duncan2001FilmLast Ordersas Lenny2001TVWaking the Deadas Ex-DCI Malcolm Finlay2001TVMurder in Mindas Judge James Hendon2000FilmGladiatoras Cassius2000FilmThe Real Oliver Reedas Narrator1997TVThe Vanishing Manas Edward Lawrence1995FilmA Mind to Murderas Godbolt1995FilmDear Antonionias Self1993TVHollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixtiesas Self1993TVKung Fu: The Legend Continuesas Durham1990TVNorthern Exposureas Viktor Bobrov1989TVNightmare Classicsas Mister Harley1989FilmThe Turn of the Screwas Mister Harley1989TVTales from the Cryptas Mr. Stronham (segment "Loved to Death")1989FilmThe Rainbowas Uncle Henry1988FilmDavy Crockett: Rainbow in the Thunderas President Andrew Jackson1987Film3 On a Matchas Maxwell 'Newt' Newton1987FilmHarry's Hong Kongas Jack Rourke1986TVL.A. Lawas Charles Lamb1985FilmBeverly Hills Cowgirl Bluesas Ian Blaze1985FilmThe Key to Rebeccaas Maj. Smith1985FilmThe Snow Queenas Reindeer (voice)1984FilmMarleneas Himself1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Errol Pogson1984FilmAirwolf: The Movieas Dr. Charles Henry Moffet1984FilmThumbelinaas Narrator (voice)1984FilmCalamity Janeas Capt. James O'Neill1984TVAirwolfas Dr. Charles Henry Moffett1983TVMasqueradeas Marlos1983FilmMan, Woman and Childas Gavin Wilson1982TVFaerie Tale Theatreas Narrator (voice)1980TVMagnum, P.I.as Lord Archibald 'Binkie' Smythe-White1980FilmDr Jekyll and Mr Hydeas Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde1980FilmHarlequinas Nick Rast1980FilmBeyond Reasonable Doubtas Insp. Bruce Hutton1979FilmCharlie Muffinas Charlie Muffin1979FilmThirstas Dr. Fraser1979FilmMurder by Decreeas Inspector Foxborough1978FilmJust a Gigoloas Captain Hermann Kraft1978FilmPower Playas Colonel Anthony Narriman1978TVClouds of Gloryas Samuel T. Coleridge1978FilmBlood Relativesas Armstrong1977FilmThe Disappearanceas Edward1977FilmThe Swindleas Robert Clayton1977FilmThe Heroin Bustersas Mike Hamilton1977FilmThe Prince and the Pauperas Hugh Hendon1977FilmThe Squeezeas Keith1977FilmIslands in the Streamas Eddy1975FilmThe Christmas Messengeras (voice)1975FilmThe Old Curiosity Shopas Richard Swiveller1975FilmA Dream of Livingas F. Scott Fitzgerald1975TVPrivate Affairsas F. Scott Fitzgerald1975FilmDeep Redas Marcus Daly1975FilmHorse Latitudes1974FilmJuggernautas Charlie Braddock1974FilmIt's Nothing Mama, Just a Gameas Juan1973FilmVoicesas Robert1973FilmThe Big Screenas Self1971TVFilm '72as Self1971FilmThe Love Machineas Jerry Nelson1971FilmUnman, Wittering and Zigoas John Ebony1970FilmFragment of Fearas Tim Brett1970FilmSimon Simonas Man in Car with Posters1970FilmThe Walking Stickas Leigh Hartley1969FilmAlfred the Greatas Alfred1969FilmThe Best House in Londonas Benjamin Oakes / Walter Leybourne1968FilmBarbarellaas Dildano1968FilmThe Long Day's Dyingas John1968FilmOnly When I Larfas Bob1968FilmThe Charge of the Light Brigadeas Capt. Louis Edward Nolan1967FilmCamelotas Mordred1966FilmBlow-Upas Thomas1966FilmAfrica Shakes1966FilmEye of the Devilas Christian1966FilmAll Eyes on Sharon Tateas Self1965FilmThe Counterfeit Manas Roger Westcott1965TVOut of the Unknownas Roger Westcott1965FilmAuto Stopas Henry1965FilmBe My Guestas Dave1964TVThe Wednesday Playas Henry1964FilmThe Systemas David1963FilmLive It Up!as Dave Martin1963FilmWest 11as Bullying Youth1963FilmTwo Left Feetas Brian1962FilmPlay It Coolas Uncredited1962TVOut of This Worldas Journalist1962FilmSome Peopleas Bert1962FilmThe Painted Smileas Roy1961TVDrama 61-67as Eddie1961FilmThe Wind of Changeas Ginger1960FilmSink the Bismarck!as Seaman - 'Ark Royal' (uncredited)1959FilmNo Trees in the Streetas Kenny1957FilmKing's Rhapsodyas The Boy King1957FilmThe Heart Withinas Danny Willard1957TVFive Clues to Fortuneas Ken1957FilmSaint Joanas Page (uncredited)