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David Hewlett
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Hewlett at the 2007 San Diego Comic Con
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David Ian Hewlett
18 April 1968 |
| Nationality | United Kingdom Canada |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
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| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Kate Hewlett (sister) |
David Ian Hewlett is an English-Canadian actor, writer, and director. He was born on April 18, 1968. Many people know him for playing Dr. Rodney McKay in the Stargate science-fiction shows. He also became famous for his roles as Grant Jansky in the Canadian TV series Traders and as David Worth in the movie Cube.
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David Hewlett's Early Life
David Hewlett was born in Redhill, England. When he was four years old, his family moved to Canada. He got his first computer when he was a teenager. He even called himself a "computer nerd" because he loved computers so much.
While he was in high school in Toronto, he started acting in student films. He left high school early to work as an actor and also in computing. This was in 1984, when he was 16 years old. Before he became a well-known actor, David also ran a website design company. He also started an online community for filmmakers, which was called Fusefilm.com.
David Hewlett's Acting and Directing Career
David Hewlett has acted in many movies, including some horror films. He also appeared as a guest star in several TV shows. In 1996, he got a big role as Grant Jansky in the TV series Traders. In 1997, he starred in the movie Cube as Worth, the architect. This Canadian film was made with a small budget but became very popular.
David Hewlett loves science fiction. He has said that the British show Doctor Who made him love the genre. He even made science fiction films with his friends when he was younger. His dream of working in science fiction came true when he joined the show Stargate SG-1. He played the character Rodney McKay, an expert on the Stargate. This role later grew into a main part in Stargate Atlantis.
In 2006, David Hewlett wrote and directed a movie called A Dog's Breakfast. His sister Kate Hewlett, his dog Mars, and his Stargate Atlantis co-stars were all in the film. He also started a YouTube channel called Fanatical in 2006.
In 2014, David directed a science fiction horror film called Debug. Jason Momoa, who also starred with David in Stargate Atlantis, was in this movie. In 2015, David appeared in the Syfy TV series Dark Matter. He played Tabor Calchek, a merchant who helped the main characters. David continues to be interested in making films.
David Hewlett's Family Life
David Hewlett married actress Soo Garay in 2000, but they divorced in 2004. He then married Jane Loughman in 2008. They have a son who was born in 2007. David's younger sister is the actress Kate Hewlett. She has even played Rodney McKay's sister, Jeannie Miller, in Stargate Atlantis. When David is not filming, he helps out at a school club. This club is for kids who are interested in things like 3D printing and computer programming.
David Hewlett's Film Roles
David Hewlett has acted in many films over the years. Here are some of them:
- Pin (1988) as Leon
- Scanners II: The New Order (1991) as David Kellum
- Cube (1997) as David Worth, the Architect
- Nothing (2003) as Dave (he also helped write the story)
- A Dog's Breakfast (2006) as Patrick (he also directed and wrote the story)
- Splice (2009) as William Barlow
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) as Hunsiker
- Debug (2014) (he directed this film)
- The Shape of Water (2017) as Fleming
- Midway (2019) as Husband E. Kimmel
- Nightmare Alley (2021) as Dr. Elrood
David Hewlett's Television Roles
David Hewlett has also appeared in many television shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
- Traders (1996–2000) as Grant Jansky (73 episodes)
- Stargate SG-1 (2001–2007) as Dr. Rodney McKay (7 episodes)
- Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009) as Dr. Rodney McKay (100 episodes)
- Dark Matter (2015–2016) as Talbor Calchek (4 episodes)
- Murdoch Mysteries (2016–2017) as Dilbert Dilton (2 episodes)
- See (2021–2022) as Tormada (guest role in season 2, main role in season 3)
- Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022) as Masson
See also
In Spanish: David Hewlett para niños
