Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

November 18, 1941

Died

December 3, 2003 (age 62)

Place of Birth

Guildford, Surrey, England, UK

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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.

Filmography

2016FilmBlow Up of 'Blow-Up'as Self (archive footage)2011TVGeorge Harrison: Living in the Material Worldas Self (archive footage from "Blow-Up")2007FilmRomanticas Sadun 2005FilmStrength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator'as Self 2004FilmBlessedas Earl Sidney 2004FilmBritten's Childrenas Self 2003Film100 Greatest Sexy Momentsas Self 2003FilmThe Night We Called It a Dayas Mickey Rudin 2003FilmThe League of Extraordinary Gentlemenas Nigel 2002FilmGangs of New Yorkas Mr. Schermerhorn 2002FilmEquilibriumas Proctor 2002FilmFame, Fashion and Photography: The Real Blow Upas Self 2002FilmLenny Blueas DCI Tommy Gillespie 2002FilmSlap Shot 2: Breaking the Iceas Martin Fox 2001FilmMean Machineas Governor 2001FilmSpy Gameas Harry Duncan 2001FilmLast Ordersas Lenny 2001TVWaking the Deadas Ex-DCI Malcolm Finlay 2001TVMurder in Mindas Judge James Hendon 2000FilmGladiatoras Cassius 2000FilmThe Real Oliver Reedas Narrator 1997TVThe Vanishing Manas Edward Lawrence 1995FilmA Mind to Murderas Godbolt 1995FilmDear Antonionias Self 1993TVHollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixtiesas Self 1993TVKung Fu: The Legend Continuesas Durham 1990TVNorthern Exposureas Viktor Bobrov 1989TVNightmare Classicsas Mister Harley 1989FilmThe Turn of the Screwas Mister Harley 1989TVTales from the Cryptas Mr. Stronham (segment "Loved to Death")1989FilmThe Rainbowas Uncle Henry 1988FilmDavy Crockett: Rainbow in the Thunderas President Andrew Jackson 1987Film3 On a Matchas Maxwell 'Newt' Newton 1987FilmHarry's Hong Kongas Jack Rourke 1986TVL.A. Lawas Charles Lamb 1985FilmBeverly Hills Cowgirl Bluesas Ian Blaze 1985FilmThe Key to Rebeccaas Maj. Smith 1985FilmThe Snow Queenas Reindeer (voice)1984FilmMarleneas Himself 1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Errol Pogson 1984FilmAirwolf: The Movieas Dr. Charles Henry Moffet 1984FilmThumbelinaas Narrator (voice)1984FilmCalamity Janeas Capt. James O'Neill 1984TVAirwolfas Dr. Charles Henry Moffett 1983TVMasqueradeas Marlos 1983FilmMan, Woman and Childas Gavin Wilson 1982TVFaerie Tale Theatreas Narrator (voice)1980TVMagnum, P.I.as Lord Archibald 'Binkie' Smythe-White 1980FilmDr Jekyll and Mr Hydeas Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde 1980FilmHarlequinas Nick Rast 1980FilmBeyond Reasonable Doubtas Insp. Bruce Hutton 1979FilmCharlie Muffinas Charlie Muffin 1979FilmThirstas Dr. Fraser 1979FilmMurder by Decreeas Inspector Foxborough 1978FilmJust a Gigoloas Captain Hermann Kraft 1978FilmPower Playas Colonel Anthony Narriman 1978TVClouds of Gloryas Samuel T. Coleridge 1978FilmBlood Relativesas Armstrong 1977FilmThe Disappearanceas Edward 1977FilmThe Swindleas Robert Clayton 1977FilmThe Heroin Bustersas Mike Hamilton 1977FilmThe Prince and the Pauperas Hugh Hendon 1977FilmThe Squeezeas Keith 1977FilmIslands in the Streamas Eddy 1975FilmThe Christmas Messengeras (voice)1975FilmThe Old Curiosity Shopas Richard Swiveller 1975FilmA Dream of Livingas F. Scott Fitzgerald 1975FilmDeep Redas Marcus Daly 1975FilmHorse Latitudes 1974FilmJuggernautas Charlie Braddock 1974FilmIt's Nothing Mama, Just a Gameas Juan 1973FilmVoicesas Robert 1973FilmThe Big Screenas Self 1971TVFilm '72as Self 1971FilmThe Love Machineas Jerry Nelson 1971FilmUnman, Wittering and Zigoas John Ebony 1970FilmFragment of Fearas Tim Brett 1970FilmSimon Simonas Man in Car with Posters 1970FilmThe Walking Stickas Leigh Hartley 1969FilmAlfred the Greatas Alfred 1969FilmThe Best House in Londonas Benjamin Oakes / Walter Leybourne 1968FilmBarbarellaas Dildano 1968FilmThe Long Day's Dyingas John 1968FilmOnly When I Larfas Bob 1968FilmThe Charge of the Light Brigadeas Capt. Louis Edward Nolan 1967FilmCamelotas Mordred 1966FilmBlow-Upas Thomas 1966FilmAfrica Shakes 1966FilmEye of the Devilas Christian 1966FilmAll Eyes on Sharon Tateas Self 1965FilmThe Counterfeit Manas Roger Westcott 1965TVOut of the Unknownas Roger Westcott 1965FilmAuto Stopas Henry 1965FilmBe My Guestas Dave 1964FilmThe Systemas David 1963FilmLive It Up!1963FilmWest 11as Bullying Youth 1963FilmTwo Left Feetas Brian 1962FilmPlay It Coolas Uncredited 1962TVOut of This Worldas Journalist 1962FilmSome Peopleas Bert 1962FilmThe Painted Smileas Roy 1961TVDrama 61-67as Eddie 1961FilmThe Wind of Changeas Ginger 1960FilmSink the Bismarck!as Seaman - 'Ark Royal' (uncredited)1959FilmNo Trees in the Streetas Kenny 1957FilmKing's Rhapsodyas The Boy King 1957FilmThe Heart Withinas Danny Willard 1957TVFive Clues to Fortuneas Ken