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David Hemblen
Actor

David Hemblen

16 Sep 1941Born
16 Nov 2020Died
79Age at death
77Credits

Biography

David Hemblen was an English actor who frequently worked in Canadian film, television and theatre. 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.

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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

  1. 2007Come Again in SpringFilm: Death (Voice)
  2. 2006Yin Yang Yo!Series: Night Master (voice) (120 episodes)
  3. 2005Where the Truth LiesFilm: NY Hotel Concierge
  4. 2003The Piano Man's DaughterFilm: Dr. Warren
  5. 2003Salem Witch TrialsSeries: John Proctor (2 episodes)
  6. 2002RollerballFilm: Serokin
  7. 2001Jane DoeFilm: Phelps
  8. 2001Man and CatFilm: Hunter
  9. 2001WitchbladeSeries (1 episode)
  10. 2001A Nero Wolfe MysterySeries: Lewis Hewitt (4 episodes)
  11. 2000Deliberate IntentFilm: Judge Luttig
  12. 2000Redwall: The MovieFilm: Asmodeus (voice)
  13. 1999Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler StoryFilm: Judge
  14. 1999The Last 100 DaysFilm
  15. 1999Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex KellyFilm
  16. 1999Sam's ArmyFilm
  17. 1998Little MenSeries: Mr. Able Jennings (1 episode)
  18. 1998Thunder PointFilm: Sir Francis
  19. 1998Silver SurferSeries: Husserl (voice), The Supreme Intelligence (voice) (1 episode)
  20. 1998The Defenders: Choice of EvilsFilm
  21. 1998Valentine's DayFilm: Jennings
  22. 1997SarabandeFilm: Bert
  23. 1997Earth: Final ConflictSeries: Jonathan Doors (68 episodes)
  24. 1997The Sweet HereafterFilm: Abbott Driscoll
  25. 1997Booty CallFilm: Dr. Blade
  26. 1997Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops IIFilm: Mr. Ivanov
  27. 1997La Femme NikitaSeries: George (9 episodes)
  28. 1996Hollow PointFilm: Oleg Krezinsky
  29. 1996We the JuryFilm: Judge Elton Roe
  30. 1996Goosebumps: Revenge of the Lawn GnomesFilm: Major McCall
  31. 1996Fly Away HomeFilm: Dr. Killian
  32. 1996Maximum RiskFilm: Dmitri Kirov
  33. 1995The Song SpinnerFilm: Captain Nizzle
  34. 1995GoosebumpsSeries: Major McCall (1 episode)
  35. 1995When the Dark Man CallsFilm: Officer Erikson
  36. 1995Pocahontas: The LegendFilm: Captain Newport
  37. 1995Heritage Minutes: Sitting BullFilm: Macleod
  38. 1995Tommy BoyFilm: Archer
  39. 1995The Outer LimitsSeries: Commandant (1 episode)
  40. 1994ExoticaFilm: Inspector
  41. 1994MesmerFilm: Doctor Ingenhousz
  42. 1994BrainscanFilm: Dr. Fromberg
  43. 1994Model by DayFilm: Captain
  44. 1994TekWar: TekLordsFilm: Insp. Winterguild
  45. 1994TekWarFilm: Insp. Winterguild
  46. 1994ReplikatorFilm: Police Chief Rinehart
  47. 1993M. ButterflyFilm: Intelligence Officer #1
  48. 1993Tales from the CryptkeeperSeries: The Vaultkeeper (voice) (13 episodes)
  49. 1993I Love a Man in UniformFilm: Father
  50. 1993Lifeline to VictoryFilm: Oldbest
  51. 1993Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian SpencerFilm: Munro
  52. 1993Journey to the PlanetsFilm: Commander (voice)
  53. 1992X-MenSeries: Magneto (voice) (7 episodes)
  54. 1992Forever KnightSeries (1 episode)
  55. 1992The First CircleFilm
  56. 1991The AdjusterFilm: Bert, the head censor
  57. 1991Heritage MinutesSeries: MacLeod (1 episode)
  58. 1991Captain Power: The BeginningFilm: Lord Dread
  59. 1991Firing SquadFilm: Sgt. Mortlake
  60. 1990In Defense of a Married ManFilm: Collin Barrie
  61. 1990CounterstrikeSeries: Milos Janzan (1 episode)
  62. 1990Where the Spirit LivesFilm: Reverend Buckley
  63. 1990Speaking PartsFilm: The Producer
  64. 1989Straight LineFilm: Detective Hargrove
  65. 1989Norman's Awesome ExperienceFilm: Septimus Fabius
  66. 1988Short Circuit 2Film: Jones
  67. 1987Captain Power and the Soldiers of the FutureSeries: Lord Dredd/Dr. Lyman Taggart (22 episodes)
  68. 1987Family ViewingFilm: Stan
  69. 1987BasementsFilm: Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room")
  70. 1987Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1Film: Lord Dread
  71. 1987Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on VolcaniaFilm: Lord Dread
  72. 1987Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike MissionFilm: Lord Dread
  73. 1986Hot ShotsSeries: Sebastian (1 episode)
  74. 1985The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries: Andrew Walker (1 episode)
  75. 1985The Twilight ZoneSeries (1 episode)
  76. 1982American PlayhouseSeries: Reverend Buckley (1 episode)
  77. 1975The Adventures of Timothy PilgrimSeries: Zachariah Gibson (10 episodes)

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