David Hemingson

Writing

David Hemingson

Born July 26, 1964 · New Haven, Connecticut, USA (age 61)

David Hemingson (born July 26, 1964) is an American writer and producer for film and television. He is best known for writing the critically acclaimed film The Holdovers, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.

Known For

The HoldoversThe Holdovers · 2023
The Holdovers
7.62023
MovieDramaComedy
A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them — a damaged, brainy troublemaker — and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam.
Best Christmas Movies Ever!Best Christmas Movies Ever! · 2024
Best Christmas Movies Ever!
7.02024
MovieDocumentary
Over 50 stars, writers, athletes, directors and critics share the spirit of the season.
American Dad!American Dad! · 2005
American Dad!
7.02005
SeriesAnimationComedy
The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."
Lie to MeLie to Me · 2009
Lie to Me
7.92009
SeriesCrimeDrama
The world's leading deception researcher, Dr. Cal Lightman, studies facial expression, body language and tone of voice to determine when a person is lying and why, which helps law enforcement and government agencies uncover the truth. But his skills also make it easier for him to deceive others.
Just Shoot Me!Just Shoot Me! · 1997
Just Shoot Me!
6.61997
SeriesComedy
See the inner workings of a high-style magazine owned by Jack Gallo, who has hired his quick-tempered but talented daughter, Maya, to write for the publication. Challenging her at every turn is Nina, a vain and superficial former model. Then there's photographer Elliot, a man who is very popular with his portrait subjects as well as other women. completing the core staff is her father's assistant, Dennis, a glorified secretary who is generally disrespectful to one and all.
HerculesHercules · 1998
Hercules
6.91998
SeriesComedy
Follow Herc's many labors during the years he spent training on how to be a hero under the tutelage of satyr Phil. Many of the Olympian Gods and Goddesses pay visit to the young hero-to-be and help or hinder him in his new adventures.
Pepper AnnPepper Ann · 1997
Pepper Ann
7.01997
SeriesAnimationComedy
The quirky adventures of Pepper Ann, a 12-year-old girl trying to get through life with her family and friends.
101 Dalmatians Series101 Dalmatians Series · 1997
101 Dalmatians Series
6.61997
SeriesAnimation
After foiling Cruella DeVil's plot to make a fur coat with the puppies' skins, the Dearly Family (Roger and Anita Dearly, Nanny, Pongo, Perdita, their 15 birth puppies and 84 adopted puppies) move to a new farm home in the country. Join Pongo and Perdy's pups, brave Lucky, tubby Rolly and Cadpig the runt, together with their chicken friend Spot, as they defend their new home from Cruella DeVil (Anita's boss and now new neighbor), continually get in and out of trouble, sneak into Grutely, and have all sorts of crazy adventures around the farm. Also along for the fun is Tripod, Patch, Two-Tone, Wizzer, Dipstick, Mooch, and the rest of their barnyard friends.

Movies

TV Shows

American Dad!American Dad! · 2005
American Dad!
7.02005
SeriesAnimationComedy
The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."
Lie to MeLie to Me · 2009
Lie to Me
7.92009
SeriesCrimeDrama
The world's leading deception researcher, Dr. Cal Lightman, studies facial expression, body language and tone of voice to determine when a person is lying and why, which helps law enforcement and government agencies uncover the truth. But his skills also make it easier for him to deceive others.
Just Shoot Me!Just Shoot Me! · 1997
Just Shoot Me!
6.61997
SeriesComedy
See the inner workings of a high-style magazine owned by Jack Gallo, who has hired his quick-tempered but talented daughter, Maya, to write for the publication. Challenging her at every turn is Nina, a vain and superficial former model. Then there's photographer Elliot, a man who is very popular with his portrait subjects as well as other women. completing the core staff is her father's assistant, Dennis, a glorified secretary who is generally disrespectful to one and all.
HerculesHercules · 1998
Hercules
6.91998
SeriesComedy
Follow Herc's many labors during the years he spent training on how to be a hero under the tutelage of satyr Phil. Many of the Olympian Gods and Goddesses pay visit to the young hero-to-be and help or hinder him in his new adventures.
Pepper AnnPepper Ann · 1997
Pepper Ann
7.01997
SeriesAnimationComedy
The quirky adventures of Pepper Ann, a 12-year-old girl trying to get through life with her family and friends.
101 Dalmatians Series101 Dalmatians Series · 1997
101 Dalmatians Series
6.61997
SeriesAnimation
After foiling Cruella DeVil's plot to make a fur coat with the puppies' skins, the Dearly Family (Roger and Anita Dearly, Nanny, Pongo, Perdita, their 15 birth puppies and 84 adopted puppies) move to a new farm home in the country. Join Pongo and Perdy's pups, brave Lucky, tubby Rolly and Cadpig the runt, together with their chicken friend Spot, as they defend their new home from Cruella DeVil (Anita's boss and now new neighbor), continually get in and out of trouble, sneak into Grutely, and have all sorts of crazy adventures around the farm. Also along for the fun is Tripod, Patch, Two-Tone, Wizzer, Dipstick, Mooch, and the rest of their barnyard friends.
Whiskey CavalierWhiskey Cavalier · 2019
Whiskey Cavalier
6.92019
SeriesDramaComedy
Following an emotional breakup, tough but tender FBI super-agent Will Chase (codename: “Whiskey Cavalier”) is assigned to work with badass CIA operative Frankie Trowbridge (codename: “Fiery Tribune”). Together, they lead an inter-agency team of flawed, funny and heroic spies who periodically save the world (and each other) while navigating the rocky roads of friendship, romance and office politics.
Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 · 2012
Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23
6.72012
SeriesComedy
After a naive Midwestern girl's big city dreams are dashed her first week in New York, she finds herself living with her worst nightmare in this hilarious, contemporary comedy about a female odd couple who are surrounded by an outrageous cast of characters.
The Deep EndThe Deep End · 2010
The Deep End
6.02010
SeriesDramaComedy
The tragedies and triumphs of five earnest twenty-something first-year associates fighting to stay afloat in one of Los Angeles' top law firms.
The CatchThe Catch · 2016
The Catch
6.62016
SeriesDramaCrime
Strong and successful Alice Martin is a fraud investigator who's about to be the victim of fraud by her fiancé. Between her cases, she is determined to find him before it ruins her career.
Angela AnacondaAngela Anaconda · 1999
Angela Anaconda
5.31999
SeriesAnimation
A unique style of cutout animation tells the story of eight-year-old Angela, her weird and wonderful friends, and her sworn enemy--snobby Nanette Manoir.
Kitchen ConfidentialKitchen Confidential · 2005
Kitchen Confidential
7.02005
SeriesComedy
Jack Bourdain had it all but messed it up going wild. Four years later, he ends up with a crappy job in Pizza Chain. Then, he gets an offer to get back in the game as the chef of a famous restaurant.
Cracking UpCracking Up · 2004
Cracking Up
6.52004
SeriesComedy
Psychiatrist Dr. Bollas is assigned to examine Tanner Shackleton, a child of a Beverly Hills family, only to discover that Tanner doesn't have any problems — his family does. The story is in fact about Ben Baxter, a student who moves into the Shackletons' guest house, interacting with Tanner and his crazy family.
Traffic LightTraffic Light · 2011
Traffic Light
6.82011
SeriesComedy
Brothers-in-arms Ethan, Adam and Mike have been friends since college and have seen each other through highs and lows. Now well into their 30s, the three find themselves at different stages in their lives and trying to wrap their heads around the very grown-up decisions they have to make.