David Hewlett

April 18, 1968 (age 58) Redhill, Surrey, England, UK

David Ian Hewlett (born April 18, 1968) is an English-born Canadian actor best known for his role as Dr. Meredith Rodney McKay on the science fiction television shows Stargate SG1 and Stargate Atlantis.

His titles like The Shape of Water, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and Cube - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Watched: 0/49

Weighted avg: 6.68 /10

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The Shape of Water

2017December 2017 by Guillermo del Toro

Supporting as Fleming

Supporting as Fleming

6.84 Good+
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes

2011August 2011 by Rupert Wyatt

Minor role as Douglas Hunsiker

Minor role as Douglas Hunsiker

6.97 Good+
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Cube

1998July 1998 by Vincenzo Natali

Supporting as Worth

Supporting as Worth

6.39 Good-
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Splice

2010June 2010 by Vincenzo Natali

Supporting as Barlow

Supporting as Barlow

5.39 Okay-
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5

Stargate Atlantis

2004–2009 by Robert C. Cooper

Starring as Rodney McKay

Starring as Rodney McKay

7.28 Excellent--
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6

Nightmare Alley

2021December 2021 by Guillermo del Toro

Minor role as Dr. Elrood

Minor role as Dr. Elrood

6.52 Good-
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See

2019–2022 by Steven Knight

Minor role as Tormada

Minor role as Tormada

7.36 Excellent--
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8

Haunter

2013October 2013 by Vincenzo Natali

Starring as Olivia's Father

Starring as Olivia's Father

5.66 Okay
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9

Cypher

2002October 2002 by Vincenzo Natali

Supporting as Virgil C. Dunn

Supporting as Virgil C. Dunn

6.17 Good--
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10

The Whistleblower

2010September 2010 by Larysa Kondracki

Minor role as Fred Murray

Minor role as Fred Murray

6.27 Good--
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11

Scanners II: The New Order

1991May 1991 by Christian Duguay

Lead role as David Kellum

Lead role as David Kellum

5.01 Okay--
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12

Boa vs. Python

2004November 2004 by David Flores

Lead role as Dr. Emmett

Lead role as Dr. Emmett

4.45 Mediocre
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Nothing

2003September 2003 by Vincenzo Natali

Lead role as Dave

Lead role as Dave

5.56 Okay
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Pin : A Plastic Nightmare

1988November 1988 by Sandor Stern

Starring as Leon

Starring as Leon

6.26 Good--
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Foolproof

2003October 2003 by William Phillips

Supporting as Lawrence Yeager

Supporting as Lawrence Yeager

5.69 Okay+
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Lucky Day

2019September 2019 by Roger Avary

Supporting as Derrek Blarney

Supporting as Derrek Blarney

5.10 Okay--
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A Dog's Breakfast

2007March 2007 by David Hewlett

Lead role as Patrick

Lead role as Patrick

5.89 Okay++
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Levels

2024November 2024 by Adam Stern

Supporting as Oliver

Supporting as Oliver

5.49 Okay
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Elevated

1996September 1996 by Vincenzo Natali

Lead role as Hank

Lead role as Hank

5.90 Okay++
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Helen

2009November 2009 by Sandra Nettelbeck

Supporting as Frank

Supporting as Frank

6.02 Okay++
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Turkey Drop

2019November 2019 by Jerry Ciccoritti

Supporting as Mr. Jacobs

Supporting as Mr. Jacobs

6.13 Good--
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Morlocks

2011September 2011 by Matt Codd

Lead role as Radnor

Lead role as Radnor

5.54 Okay
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The Triangle

2001August 2001 by Lewis Teague

Supporting as Gus Gruber

Supporting as Gus Gruber

5.05 Okay--
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Treed Murray

2001September 2001 by William Phillips

Lead role as Murray

Lead role as Murray

6.09 Okay++
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25

Where the Heart Is

1990February 1990 by John Boorman

Supporting as Jimmy

Supporting as Jimmy

5.85 Okay+
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26

Under Pressure

1997August 1997 by Craig R. Baxley

Minor role as Andrew

Minor role as Andrew

5.45 Okay
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27

Darklight

2004January 2004 by Bill Platt

Supporting as Anders Raeborne

Supporting as Anders Raeborne

5.43 Okay-
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On the 2nd Day of Christmas

1997December 1997 by James Frawley

Supporting as Mel

Supporting as Mel

5.88 Okay+
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Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel

1992April 1992 by Alien Castle

Lead role as Deadpan

Lead role as Deadpan

5.87 Okay+
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30

The Boys of St. Vincent: 15 Years Later

1992December 1992 by John N. Smith

Supporting as Steven Lunney (age 25)

Supporting as Steven Lunney (age 25)

5.88 Okay+
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Ice Men

2004January 2004 by Thom Best

Starring as Bryan

Starring as Bryan

5.59 Okay
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32

Monster Force

1994

Lead role

Lead role

Needs more reviews
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Rage of the Yeti

2011November 2011 by David Hewlett

Minor role as Mills

Minor role as Mills

5.05 Okay--
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All About Who You Know

2019November 2019 by Jake Horowitz

Supporting as Michael

Supporting as Michael

5.70 Okay+
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The Swearing Jar

2022September 2022 by Lindsay Mackay

Supporting as Bill

Supporting as Bill

5.99 Okay++
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36

Warigami

2019 by Eddie Kim

Lead role

Lead role

Needs more reviews
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37

Century Hotel

2001September 2001 by David Weaver

Supporting as Michael

Supporting as Michael

5.64 Okay
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38

Lie Exposed

2020September 2020 by Jerry Ciccoritti

Supporting as Brian

Supporting as Brian

Needs more reviews
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39

The First Circle

1992February 1992 by Sheldon Larry

Minor role as 'Ruska' Rostislav

Minor role as 'Ruska' Rostislav

Needs more reviews
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State of Syn

2013 by Daniel Dales

Starring as Aslin Kane

Starring as Aslin Kane

Needs more reviews
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The Penthouse

1989March 1989 by David Greene

Starring as Joe Dobson

Starring as Joe Dobson

Needs more reviews
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Joe's Wedding

1996October 1996 by Michael Kennedy

Supporting as Rob Fitzgerald

Supporting as Rob Fitzgerald

Needs more reviews
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Survivor

1999May 1999 by David Straiton

Supporting as Doc

Supporting as Doc

Needs more reviews
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Quiet Killer

1992March 1992 by Sheldon Larry

Supporting as Nyles Chapman

Supporting as Nyles Chapman

Needs more reviews
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45

The Darkside

1987June 1987 by Constantino Magnatta

Supporting as Chuckie

Supporting as Chuckie

Needs more reviews
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The Life Before This

1999September 1999 by Jerry Ciccoritti

Minor role as Nick

Minor role as Nick

Needs more reviews
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A Thousand Cuts

2024September 2024 by Jake Horowitz

Supporting as Cornelius

Supporting as Cornelius

Needs more reviews
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48

Traders

1996–2000

Supporting as Grant Jansky

Supporting as Grant Jansky

Needs more reviews
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And Never Let Her Go

2001

Minor role as Gerry Capano

Minor role as Gerry Capano

Needs more reviews