David Hewlett filmography and biography
Date of birth: 18 April 1968, Redhill, Surrey, England, UK
David Hewlett trivia
- Went to high school with director Vincenzo Natali and has
appeared in three of his films. Had worked with
Andrew Miller (I) and suggested him to Natali for
Cube.
- Originally appeared as Dr. Rodney McKay', a one-off guest star in
Stargate SG-1 episode "48 Hours" . He was then invited
back for the Season Six premiere "Redemption, Parts 1 & 2" the
following season. When the shows creators were casting the spin-off
series Stargate: Atlantis, he was originally called in
to read for a different role. However, he returned to the "Stargate
franchise" as McKay, only this time, he was a series lead in the smash
hit, Stargate: Atlantis.
- Older brother of Kate Hewlett.
- He is a big fan of Doctor Who. His favourite Doctor was
Tom Baker (I).
- Used to run an Internet media company, Darkyl, with his sister in
Toronto.
- With his girlfriend Jane Loughman he adopted a dog from a local
animal shelter which was scheduled for being euthanized. The
Rottweiler-Terrier mix is now called Mars, and is one of the stars of
David and Jane's new comedy feature film called
A Dogs Breakfast.
- Engaged to Jane Loughman on December 25, 2006.
- His fiancée, Jane Loughman, had a son named Sebastian Flynn
Loughman Hewlett, on October 6th, 2007.
- Wed Jane Loughman on June 21, 2008 in Warwick, England.
- 2009 - now a US citizen.