David Hewlett
Actor · Writer · TV star
David Hewlett is a British-Canadian actor born in Redhill, Surrey, England, who built a cult following as one of the trapped strangers in the science-fiction thriller 'Cube'. He found his defining role as the brilliant, abrasive Dr. Rodney McKay, a lead scientist across the full run of 'Stargate Atlantis' and its spin-offs. Hewlett later appeared in Guillermo del Toro's Best Picture winner 'The Shape of Water'. He remains closely identified with one of science-fiction television's most beloved ensemble casts.
David Hewlett
Actor · Writer · TV star
42 Movies · 24 Series
David Hewlett is a British-Canadian actor born in Redhill, Surrey, England, who built a cult following as one of the trapped strangers in the science-fiction thriller 'Cube'. He found his defining role as the brilliant, abrasive Dr. Rodney McKay, a lead scientist across the full run of 'Stargate Atlantis' and its spin-offs. Hewlett later appeared in Guillermo del Toro's Best Picture winner 'The Shape of Water'. He remains closely identified with one of science-fiction television's most beloved ensemble casts.
Movies
Plays Douglas Hunsiker
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
2011
Plays Dr. Harris
Model Citizen
2026
Plays Fleming
The Shape of Water
2017
Plays Husband Kimmel
Midway
2019
Plays Dr. Elrood
Nightmare Alley
2021
Plays Worth
Cube
1998
Plays William Barlow
Splice
2010
Plays Brian
Lie Exposed
2020
Plays Olivia's Father
Haunter
2013
Plays Fred Murray
The Whistleblower
2010
Plays Virgil C. Dunn
Cypher
2002
Plays Oliver
Levels
2024
Plays Derrek Blarney
Lucky Day
2019
Plays Lawrence Yeager
Foolproof
2003
Plays David Kellum
Scanners II: The New Order
1991
Plays Leon
Pin
1988
Plays Dr. Emmett
Boa vs. Python
2004
Plays Jimmy
Where the Heart Is
1990
Plays Andrew
Under Pressure
1997
Plays Frank
Helen
2009
Writer
Plays Dave
Nothing
2003
Plays Bryan
Ice Men
2004
Plays Rodney McKay
Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice
2009
Director
Plays Patrick
A Dog's Breakfast
2007
Plays Bill
The Swearing Jar
2022
Plays Murray
Treed Murray
2001
Director
Plays Mills
Rage of the Yeti
2011
Plays Michael
All About Who You Know
2019
Plays Steven Lunney (age 25)
The Boys of St. Vincent: 15 Years Later
1992
Plays Cornelius
A Thousand Cuts
2024
Plays Deadpan
Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel
1992
Plays Chuckie
The Darkside
1987
Plays Radnor
Morlocks
2011
Plays Michael
Century Hotel
2001
Plays Nick
The Life Before This
1999
Plays Hank
Elevated
1996
Plays Sloane
Writing a Love Song
2024
Plays Rob Fitzgerald
Joe's Wedding
1996
TV Shows
Plays Rodney McKay
Stargate Atlantis
2004
Plays Grant Jansky
Traders
1996
Plays Tormada
See
2019
Plays Ray
Mistletoe Murders
2024
Plays Aslin Kane
State of Syn
2013
Plays Bill Ratch
Departure
2019
Plays Anthony Herman
Clarice
2021
Plays Chad
Incorporated
2016
Plays Talbor Calchek
Dark Matter
2015
Plays Gerry Capano
And Never Let Her Go
2001
Plays Nelson Dwyer
Hudson & Rex
2019
Plays Walter Jenkins
The Valour and the Horror
1992
Plays Masson
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
2022
Plays Frederick
The District
2000
Plays Hector Freimark
Mutant X
2001
Plays Special Agent Jerry Moore
The Closer
2005
Plays Cal
Friday the 13th: The Series
1987
Plays Mr. Green
Twice in a Lifetime
1999
Plays Dilton Dilbert
Murdoch Mysteries
2008
Plays Mr. Schudy
ER
1994
Plays Rodney McKay
Stargate Universe
2009
Plays Earl Baer
Private Eyes
2016
Plays Nathan Burns
Suits
2011
Plays Fred Watkins
Without a Trace
2002
Latest Trailers
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Model Citizen
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Model Citizen
Dr. Harris
2026
2025Season 2
Levels
Oliver
2024
2024Season 1
Gatekeepers
Bruce
2024
A Thousand Cuts
Cornelius
2024
Writing a Love Song
Sloane
2024
2022Season 1
The Swearing Jar
Bill
2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Hewlett and where are they from?
David Hewlett is 58 years old, born on April 18, 1968 in Redhill, Surrey, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of David Hewlett?
David Hewlett is best known for roles in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Shape of Water, Cube.
How many movies has David Hewlett been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), David Hewlett has appeared in 41 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was David Hewlett's first movie?
The career of David Hewlett began with Exam (1984).
What is David Hewlett's most recent movie or series?
David Hewlett's most recent release is Model Citizen, which premiered on November 3, 2026.
What TV shows has David Hewlett appeared in?
On television, David Hewlett has appeared in Suits, See, Stargate Atlantis, Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities.
David Hewlett
1968-04-18 · Redhill, Surrey, England, UK
David Hewlett is an English-born Canadian and American actor, writer, director and voice actor best known for his iconic role as the astrophysicist Dr. Meredith Rodney McKay in the science fiction television franchise Stargate (including Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate Universe). He has also built a prolific career in psychological thrillers, horror films and major studio features.