David Hewlett

David Hewlett

57 · Born: Apr 18, 1968

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornApr 18, 1968 Redhill, Surrey, England, UK
Spouse
  • Jane Loughman

    ( Jun 21, 2008 to Dec 9, 2025 )
  • Soo Garay

    ( Nov 5, 2000 to Feb 1, 2004 )
Parents
  • Patrick Hewlett
  • Mary Hewlett
Relatives
  • Kate Hewlett (Sibling)

Biography

David Hewlett is a multifaceted individual, possessing a deep passion for assistive technologies and a lifelong commitment to learning.

As a child, David was captivated by the intriguing world of Doctor Who, which sparked a desire to become a genius Time Lord. While reality may not have led him to achieve this goal, it did steer him towards a successful career in acting.

David is married to the talented and accomplished producer, Jane Loughman, who has earned numerous awards for her work.

One of David's most notable projects is TechBandits.org, a curiosity-driven Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math club that encourages life-long learning through YouTube, Twitch, and in-person events at local schools and community centers.

His enthusiasm for assistive technology led him to collaborate with gamer, influencer, and raconteur Lance Carr and Google on GameFace, an AI-powered head-tracking mouse released at GoogleIO 2023.

David also works with the University of Toronto on his educational Escape Room design learning initiative.

Beyond his creative pursuits, David actively participates in speaking engagements and podcasts worldwide, sharing his insights and inspiring the next generation of brilliant minds to "be brave, be kind, be curious".

Career

2024
A Thousand Cuts
A Thousand Cuts as Cornelius
Levels
Levels as Oliver
2022
See
See as Tormada
2021
Nightmare Alley
Nightmare Alley as Dr. Elrood
Clarice
Clarice as Anthony Herman
Departure
Departure as Bill Ratch
2020
2019
Turkey Drop
Turkey Drop as Mr. Jacobs
Lucky Day
Lucky Day as Derrek Blarney
Who You Know
Who You Know as Michael
Midway
Midway as Husband Kimmel
2017
2016
2013
Haunter
Haunter as Olivia's Father
State of Syn
State of Syn as Aslin Kane
2011
2010
The Whistleblower
The Whistleblower as Fred Murray
2009
Splice
Splice as Barlow
Helen
Helen as Frank
2007
2005
The Triangle
The Triangle as Gus Gruber
2004
Ice Men
Ice Men as Bryan
Darklight
Darklight as Anders Raeborne
Boa vs. Python
Boa vs. Python as Dr. Emmett
Stargate: Atlantis
Stargate: Atlantis as Rodney McKay
2003
Nothing
Nothing as Dave
Foolproof
Foolproof as Lawrence Yeager
2002
Cypher
Cypher as Virgil C. Dunn
2001
Century Hotel
Century Hotel as Michael
And Never Let Her Go
And Never Let Her Go as Gerry Capano
Traders
Traders as Grant Jansky
1998
Clutch
Clutch as Martyn
Cube
Cube as Worth
1996
Joe's Wedding
Joe's Wedding as Rob Fitzgerald
1993
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues as Dr. Nicholas (Nickie) Elder
1992
Quiet Killer
Quiet Killer as Nyles Chapman
The First Circle
The First Circle as 'Ruska' Rostislav
1990
Deep Sleep
Deep Sleep as Terry
1989
The Penthouse
The Penthouse as Joe Dobson
1988
Pin
Pin as Leon
1987
The Dark Side
The Dark Side as Chuckie
2003
Nothing
Nothing as Story
2014
Debug
Debug as Director, Writer
2011
2007
A Dog's Breakfast
A Dog's Breakfast as Director, Writer, Story