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David Hemblen

David Hemblen

Acting

Born: September 16, 1941London, England, UK

David Hemblen was an English actor who frequently worked in Canadian film, television and theatre. He was born in London, England, on September 16, 1941. He grew up in Toronto, Ontario, where he pursued a classical education before turning to theatre. He received an M.A. in English and was working towards a Ph.D. in medieval studies when he was spotted during a rehearsal of a university production by Clifford Williams of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Hemblen was offered a season at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre. Hemblen's career in theatre included many productions at the Stratford Festival and four seasons at the renowned Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake. He received a Dora Award nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of Dr. Astrov in Toronto's Tarragon Theatre production of Uncle Vanya. He also received a Genie Award nomination as Best Actor in Family Viewing. Hemblen's television career began in the early 1970s, and he appeared in a number of Canadian television series, including The Beachcombers, Night Heat, and Street Legal. He also had recurring roles in the American series T. and T. and The X-Files. Hemblen's most famous role was as Johnathan Doors in the science fiction series Earth: Final Conflict. He played the role from 1994 to 2002, and his performance was critically acclaimed. He also voiced the character of Magneto in the X-Men animated series from 1992 to 1997. Hemblen died on November 16, 2020, in Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 79. He was survived by his wife, actress Kate Nelligan, and their two daughters.

Known For
Filmography
Come Again in Spring

Come Again in Spring

Death (Voice)

2007
Where the Truth Lies

Where the Truth Lies

NY Hotel Concierge

2005
The Piano Man's Daughter

The Piano Man's Daughter

Dr. Warren

2003
Salem Witch Trials

Salem Witch Trials

John Proctor

2002
Rollerball

Rollerball

Serokin

2002
Jane Doe

Jane Doe

Phelps

2001

Man and Cat

Hunter

2001
Deliberate Intent

Deliberate Intent

Judge Luttig

2000
Redwall: The Movie

Redwall: The Movie

Asmodeus (voice)

2000
Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

Judge

1999
The Last 100 Days

The Last 100 Days

1999
Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly

Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly

1999
Sam's Army

Sam's Army

1999
Thunder Point

Thunder Point

Sir Francis

1998
The Defenders: Choice of Evils

The Defenders: Choice of Evils

1998
Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

Jennings

1998
Sarabande

Sarabande

Bert

1997
The Sweet Hereafter

The Sweet Hereafter

Abbott Driscoll

1997
Booty Call

Booty Call

Dr. Blade

1997
Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II

Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II

Mr. Ivanov

1997
Hollow Point

Hollow Point

Oleg Krezinsky

1996
We the Jury

We the Jury

Judge Elton Roe

1996
Maximum Risk

Maximum Risk

Dmitri Kirov

1996
Fly Away Home

Fly Away Home

Dr. Killian

1996
The Song Spinner

The Song Spinner

Captain Nizzle

1995
When the Dark Man Calls

When the Dark Man Calls

Officer Erikson

1995
Pocahontas: The Legend

Pocahontas: The Legend

Captain Newport

1995
Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull

Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull

Macleod

1995
Tommy Boy

Tommy Boy

Archer

1995
Exotica

Exotica

Inspector

1994
Mesmer

Mesmer

Doctor Ingenhousz

1994
Brainscan

Brainscan

Dr. Fromberg

1994
Model by Day

Model by Day

Captain

1994
TekWar: TekLords

TekWar: TekLords

Insp. Winterguild

1994
TekWar

TekWar

Insp. Winterguild

1994
Replikator

Replikator

Police Chief Rinehart

1994
M. Butterfly

M. Butterfly

Intelligence Officer #1

1993
I Love a Man in Uniform

I Love a Man in Uniform

Father

1993

Lifeline to Victory

Oldbest

1993
Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer

Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer

Munro

1993

Journey to the Planets

Commander (voice)

1993
The First Circle

The First Circle

1992
The Adjuster

The Adjuster

Bert, the head censor

1991
Captain Power: The Beginning

Captain Power: The Beginning

Lord Dread

1991
Firing Squad

Firing Squad

Sgt. Mortlake

1991
In Defense of a Married Man

In Defense of a Married Man

Collin Barrie

1990
Where the Spirit Lives

Where the Spirit Lives

Reverend Buckley

1990
Speaking Parts

Speaking Parts

The Producer

1990
Straight Line

Straight Line

Detective Hargrove

1989
Norman's Awesome Experience

Norman's Awesome Experience

Septimus Fabius

1989
Short Circuit 2

Short Circuit 2

Jones

1988
Family Viewing

Family Viewing

Stan

1987
Basements

Basements

Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room")

1987
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission - Skill Level 2

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission - Skill Level 2

Lord Dread

1987
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania - Skill Level 3

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania - Skill Level 3

Lord Dread

1987
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1

Lord Dread

1987