David Hemblen

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

September 16, 1941

Died

November 16, 2020 (age 79)

Place of Birth

London, England, UK

David Hemblen

Biography

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

2007FilmCome Again in Springas Death (Voice)2006TVYin Yang Yo!as Night Master (voice)2005FilmWhere the Truth Liesas NY Hotel Concierge2003FilmThe Piano Man's Daughteras Dr. Warren2002FilmSalem Witch Trialsas John Proctor2002FilmRollerballas Serokin2001FilmJane Doeas Phelps2001FilmMan and Catas Hunter2001TVWitchblade2001TVA Nero Wolfe Mysteryas Lewis Hewitt2000FilmDeliberate Intentas Judge Luttig2000FilmRedwall: The Movieas Asmodeus (voice)1999FilmJudgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Storyas Judge1999FilmThe Last 100 Days1999FilmCrime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly1999FilmSam's Army1998TVLittle Menas Mr. Able Jennings1998FilmThunder Pointas Sir Francis1998TVSilver Surferas Husserl (voice)1998FilmThe Defenders: Choice of Evils1998FilmValentine's Dayas Jennings1997FilmSarabandeas Bert1997TVEarth: Final Conflictas Jonathan Doors1997FilmThe Sweet Hereafteras Abbott Driscoll1997FilmBooty Callas Dr. Blade1997FilmBreach of Faith: A Family of Cops IIas Mr. Ivanov1997TVLa Femme Nikitaas George1996FilmHollow Pointas Oleg Krezinsky1996FilmWe the Juryas Judge Elton Roe1996FilmFly Away Homeas Dr. Killian1996FilmMaximum Riskas Dmitri Kirov1995FilmThe Song Spinneras Captain Nizzle1995TVGoosebumpsas Major McCall1995FilmWhen the Dark Man Callsas Officer Erikson1995FilmPocahontas: The Legendas Captain Newport1995FilmHeritage Minutes: Sitting Bullas Macleod1995FilmTommy Boyas Archer1995TVThe Outer Limitsas Commandant1994FilmExoticaas Inspector1994FilmMesmeras Doctor Ingenhousz1994FilmBrainscanas Dr. Fromberg1994FilmTekWar: TekLordsas Insp. Winterguild1994FilmTekWaras Insp. Winterguild1994FilmReplikatoras Police Chief Rinehart1993FilmModel by Dayas Captain1993FilmM. Butterflyas Intelligence Officer #11993TVTales from the Cryptkeeperas The Vaultkeeper (voice)1993FilmI Love a Man in Uniformas Father1993FilmLifeline to Victoryas Oldbest1993FilmGross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spenceras Munro1993FilmJourney to the Planetsas Commander (voice)1992TVX-Menas Magneto (voice)1992TVForever Knight1992FilmThe First Circle1991FilmThe Adjusteras Bert, the head censor1991FilmCaptain Power: The Beginningas Lord Dread1991FilmFiring Squadas Sgt. Mortlake1990FilmIn Defense of a Married Manas Collin Barrie1990TVCounterstrikeas Milos Janzan1990FilmWhere the Spirit Livesas Reverend Buckley1990FilmSpeaking Partsas The Producer1989FilmStraight Lineas Detective Hargrove1989FilmNorman's Awesome Experienceas Septimus Fabius1988FilmShort Circuit 2as Jones1987TVCaptain Power and the Soldiers of the Futureas Lord Dredd/Dr. Lyman Taggart1987FilmFamily Viewingas Stan1987FilmBasementsas Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room")1987FilmCaptain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1as Lord Dread1987FilmCaptain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission - Skill Level 2as Lord Dread1987FilmCaptain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania - Skill Level 3as Lord Dread1985TVThe New Alfred Hitchcock Presentsas Andrew Walker1985TVThe Twilight Zone1975TVThe Adventures of Timothy Pilgrimas Zachariah Gibson

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