Quick Facts
Born:
1941-11-18
Birthplace:
Guildford, Surrey, England, UK
Credits:
111 Total Roles
David Hemmings
Acting
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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.
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.
Known For
Gladiator
Cassius
Gangs of New York
Mr. Schermerhorn
Equilibrium
Proctor
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Nigel
Spy Game
Harry Duncan
Deep Red
Marcus Daly
Blow-Up
Thomas
Tales from the Crypt
Mr. Stronham (segment "Loved to Death")
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Blow Up of 'Blow-Up' MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2011 | George Harrison: Living in the Material World TV | Self (archive footage from "Blow-Up") |
| 2007 | Romantic MOVIE | Sadun |
| 2005 | Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' MOVIE | Self |
| 2004 | Blessed MOVIE | Earl Sidney |
| 2004 | Britten's Children MOVIE | Self |
| 2003 | 100 Greatest Sexy Moments MOVIE | Self |
| 2003 | The Night We Called It a Day MOVIE | Mickey Rudin |
| 2003 | The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen MOVIE | Nigel |
| 2002 | Gangs of New York MOVIE | Mr. Schermerhorn |