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David Hemmings
Born on the 18th of November, 1941, David Edward Leslie Hemmings was an acclaimed English actor, director, and producer. Revered for his roles in British films and television programmes, notably during '50s, '60s, and '70s, Hemmings was particularly renowned for his leading roles in the avant-garde mystery film, Blowup (1966) and the horror film, Deep Red (1975). Early on, Hemmings was a boy soprano appearing in operatic roles and went on to co-found the Hemdale Film Corporation in 1967. Although Hemmings' career began with music and acting, he gradually moved to directing and achieved significant success. He directed many famous figures including David Bowie and Marlene Dietrich in his film Schöner Gigolo, armer Gigolo (1978). From the mid-'70s, Hemmings shifted to character roles and appeared in important works such as the historical epic Gladiator (2000) and the spy film Spy Game (2001). His final film appearance was in the horror film Blessed (2004), featuring Heather Graham. As a multitalented individual, Hemmings also had a recording career. In 1967, he recorded a pop single titled 'Back Street Mirror' and a studio album titled David Hemmings Happens.
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Given Name: David Edward Leslie Hemmings
Born: Guildford, Surrey, England
Citizenship: England
Birthday: November 18, 1941
Occupations: Actor, director, producer
Years Active: 1954–2003
Children: 6
Spouses: Genista Ouvry, Gayle Hunnicutt, Prudence de Casembroot, Lucy Williams
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Movies Featuring David Hemmings
Deep Red
Blow-Up
The Disappearance
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
Blow Up of ‘Blow-Up’
Fame, Fashion and Photography: The Real Blow Up
Blessed
The Night We Called It a Day
Strength and Honor: Creating the World of ‘Gladiator’
Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice
Harlequin
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Beyond Reasonable Doubt
The Survivor
Race for the Yankee Zephyr
Thumbelina
Airwolf: The Movie
Calamity Jane
The Key to Rebecca
The Rainbow
Marlene
Romantic
Davy Crockett: Rainbow in the Thunder
The Turn of the Screw
Werewolf
The Walking Stick
The Heroin Busters
The System
All Eyes on Sharon Tate
Charlie Muffin
Islands in the Stream
The 14
The Best House in London
Murder by Decree
The Painted Smile
Thirst
The Prince and the Pauper
Eye of the Devil
Voices
Power Play
The Old Curiosity Shop
It’s Nothing Mama, Just a Game
Juggernaut
Only When I Larf
The Love Machine
The Squeeze
Just a Gigolo
Simon Simon
Blood Relatives
No Trees in the Street
The Swindle
Play It Cool
The Disappearance
Live It Up!
Dark Horse
Dear Antonioni
The Long Day’s Dying
Fragment of Fear
The Charge of the Light Brigade
Sink the Bismarck!
Alfred the Great
Man, Woman and Child
The Wind of Change
Some People
Be My Guest
West 11
Career Timeline
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1984
Thumbelina
Narrator (voice)
Airwolf: The Movie
Dr. Charles Henry Moffet
Calamity Jane
Capt. James O'Neill
Marlene
Himself
1980
Harlequin
Nick Rast
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde
Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Insp. Bruce Hutton
1978
Power Play
Colonel Anthony Narriman
Just a Gigolo
Captain Hermann Kraft
Blood Relatives
Armstrong
1977
The Heroin Busters
Mike Hamilton
Islands in the Stream
Eddy
The Prince and the Pauper
Hugh Hendon
The Squeeze
Keith
The Swindle
Robert Clayton
The Disappearance
Edward
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