- David Hemmings, The Rainbow, 1989. Finding it impossible to replace runaway Elton John as the cynical Uncle Henry, director Ken Russell said: “Looks as if I’ll have to play it myself.” Which prompted his producer to splutter: “Why don’t we try David Hemmings again?” Russell has acted in more than 20 films, mainly his own.
Birth year: 1927 Death year: 2011 Other name: Usual occupation: Film director Casting Calls: 1