David Hemmings

Born: 1941-11-18

Birthplace: Guildford, Surrey, England, UK

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.

Known For

Gladiator
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Gangs of New York
Equilibrium
Spy Game
Barbarella
Mean Machine
Deep Red
Blow-Up
Turkey Shoot

Top Movie Credits

Gladiator Cassius
Gangs of New York Mr. Schermerhorn
Spy Game Harry Duncan
Barbarella Dildano
Deep Red Marcus Daly
Blow-Up Thomas
Turkey Shoot Executive Producer