David Hewlett

Biography

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.

Career Overview

David Hewlett has 75 screen credits in a career dating back to 1987. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Planet of the Apes with 1 titles. Signature works include Stargate Atlantis, The Shape of Water, Cube. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

75

Birth Date

1968-04-18 00:00:00

Birth Place

Redhill, Surrey, England, UK

Known For

• 

  Stargate Atlantis
• 

  The Shape of Water
• 

  Cube
• 

  Splice
• 

  Scanners II: The New Order
• 

  Haunter

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

• Planet of the Apes (1 titles)
• Planet of the Apes (Reboot) Collection (1 titles)
• Cube (1 titles)
• The Boys of St. Vincent Collection (1 titles)
• Scanners Series (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Joe Flanigan (1 collaborations)
• Rachel Luttrell (1 collaborations)
• Jewel Staite (1 collaborations)
• Robert Picardo (1 collaborations)
• Jason Momoa (1 collaborations)
• Sally Hawkins (1 collaborations)
• Michael Shannon (1 collaborations)
• Richard Jenkins (1 collaborations)
• Octavia Spencer (1 collaborations)
• Michael Stuhlbarg (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (69 credits)

  • Levels

    Oliver

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Gatekeepers

    Bruce

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • A Thousand Cuts

    Cornelius

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Mistletoe Murders

    - 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas (2) (2025) ... Ray actor actors

    - 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas (1) (2025) ... Ray actor actors

    - The Ides of December (2) (2025) ... Ray actor actors

    - The Ides of December (1) (2025) ... Ray actor actors

    - Cold War (2) (2025) ... Ray actor actors
    2024
  • The Swearing Jar

    Bill

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

    - Graveyard Rats (2022) ... Masson actor actors
    2022
  • Nightmare Alley

    Dr. Elrood

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Clarice

    - Family Is Freedom (2021) ... Anthony Herman actor actors

    - Father Time (2021) ... Anthony Herman actor actors

    - Achilles Heel (2021) ... Anthony Herman actor actors

    - Add-a-Bead (2021) ... Anthony Herman actor actors

    - You Can't Rule Me (2021) ... Anthony Herman actor actors
    2021
  • Lie Exposed

    Brian

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Turkey Drop

    Mr. Jacobs

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Midway

    Husband Kimmel

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • All About Who You Know

    Michael

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • See

    Tormada

    actor

    actors

    - I See You (2022) ... Tormada actor actors

    - God Thunder (2022) ... Tormada actor actors

    - The Lowlands (2022) ... Tormada actor actors

    - The House of Enlightenment (2022) ... Tormada actor actors

    - The Storm (2022) ... Tormada actor actors
    2019
  • Lucky Day

    Derrek Blarney

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Departure

    - Witness (2021) ... Bill Ratch actor actors

    - Don't Tread on Me (2021) ... Bill Ratch actor actors

    - Wrecking Ball (2021) ... Bill Ratch actor actors

    - Walk the Line (2021) ... Bill Ratch actor actors

    - Fugitive (2021) ... Bill Ratch actor actors
    2019
  • Hudson & Rex

    - Over Ice (2019) ... Nelson Dwyer actor actors

    - Man of Consequences (2019) ... Nelson Dwyer actor actors
    2019
  • The Shape of Water

    Fleming

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Private Eyes

    - Drop Dead Carny (2021) ... Earl Baer actor actors
    2016
  • Incorporated

    - Golden Parachute (2017) ... Chad actor actors

    - Burning Platform (2017) ... Chad actor actors

    - Downsizing (2016) ... Chad actor actors

    - Vertical Mobility (2016) ... Chad actor actors
    2016
  • Dark Matter

    - Episode Twelve (2015) ... Talbor Calchek actor actors

    - Episode Six (2015) ... Talbor Calchek actor actors

    - Episode Five (2015) ... Talbor Calchek actor actors
    2015
  • Haunter

    Olivia's Father

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • FANomenon

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Rage of the Yeti

    Mills

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Morlocks

    Radnor

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Rise of the Planet of the Apes

    Douglas Hunsiker

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Suits

    - Back on the Map (2016) ... Nathan Burns actor actors
    2011
  • The Whistleblower

    Fred Murray

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Splice

    Barlow

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice

    Rodney McKay

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Stargate Universe

    - Seizure (2011) ... Rodney McKay actor actors
    2009
  • Murdoch Mysteries

    - Bl**dy H*ll (2016) ... Dilton Dilbert actor actors
    2008
  • A Dog's Breakfast

    Patrick

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Closer

    - Walking Back the Cat (2009) ... Special Agent Jerry Moore actor actors
    2005
  • Boa vs. Python

    Dr. Emmett

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Stargate Atlantis

    Rodney McKay

    actor

    actors

    - Enemy at the Gate (2009) ... Rodney McKay actor actors

    - Vegas (2008) ... Rodney McKay actor actors

    - Identity (2008) ... Rodney McKay actor actors

    - Infection (2008) ... Rodney McKay actor actors

    - Brain Storm (2008) ... Rodney McKay actor actors
    2004
  • Darklight

    Anders Raeborne

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Ice Men

    Bryan

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Foolproof

    Lawrence Yeager

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Nothing

    Dave

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Cypher

    Virgil C. Dunn

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Without a Trace

    - Hawks and Handsaws (2004) ... Fred Watkins actor actors
    2002
  • Treed Murray

    Murray

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Century Hotel

    Michael

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Triangle

    Gus Gruber

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Mutant X

    - The Taking of Crows (2003) ... Hector Freimark actor actors
    2001
  • autoerotica

    Gord

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • The District

    - Family Values (2004) ... Frederick actor actors
    2000
  • The Life Before This

    Nick

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Survivor

    Doc

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Cube

    Worth

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • On the 2nd Day of Christmas

    Mel

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Under Pressure

    Andrew

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Stargate SG-1

    - The Road Not Taken (2007) ... Rodney McKay actor actors

    - The Pegasus Project (2006) ... Rodney McKay actor actors

    - Moebius (2) (2005) ... Rodney McKay actor actors

    - Moebius (1) (2005) ... Rodney McKay actor actors

    - Redemption (2) (2002) ... Rodney McKay actor actors
    1997
  • Joe's Wedding

    Rob Fitzgerald

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Elevated

    Hank

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • ER

    - Never Say Never (2001) ... Mr. Schudy actor actors
    1994
  • Dead Meat

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The Boys of St. Vincent: 15 Years Later

    Steven Lunney (age 25)

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel

    Deadpan

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Quiet Killer

    Nyles Chapman

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • The First Circle

    'Ruska' Rostislav

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong

    Walter Jenkins

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Split Images

    Gary Hammond

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Scanners II: The New Order

    David Kellum

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Deep Sleep

    Terry

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Where the Heart Is

    Jimmy

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • The Penthouse

    Joe Dobson

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Pin

    Leon

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • The Darkside

    Chuckie

    actor

    actors
    1987

• writing (3 credits)

  • Debug

    writer

    writing
    2014
  • A Dog's Breakfast

    story

    writing
    2007
  • Nothing

    story

    writing
    2003

• directing (3 credits)

  • Debug

    director

    directing
    2014
  • Rage of the Yeti

    director

    directing
    2011
  • A Dog's Breakfast

    director

    directing
    2007