David Hemblen
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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. 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
Credits
Maximum Risk (1996)
as Dmitri Kirov
Exotica (1994)
as Inspector
Booty Call (1997)
as Dr. Blade
Where the Truth Lies (2005)
as NY Hotel Concierge
Tommy Boy (1995)
as Archer
Jane Doe (2001)
as Phelps
The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
as Abbott Driscoll
TekWar (1994)
as Insp. Winterguild
Fly Away Home (1996)
as Dr. Killian
M. Butterfly (1993)
as Intelligence Officer #1
Short Circuit 2 (1988)
as Jones
TekWar: TekLords (1994)
as Insp. Winterguild
Basements (1987)
as Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room")
Rollerball (2002)
as Serokin
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission (1987)
as Lord Dread
Brainscan (1994)
as Dr. Fromberg
Speaking Parts (1990)
as The Producer
Where the Spirit Lives (1990)
as Reverend Buckley
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania (1987)
as Lord Dread
Sam's Army (1999)
Actor
Goosebumps: Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (1996)
as Major McCall
The Song Spinner (1995)
as Captain Nizzle
I Love a Man in Uniform (1993)
as Father
The Adjuster (1991)
as Bert, the head censor
Pocahontas: The Legend (1995)
as Captain Newport
Hollow Point (1996)
as Oleg Krezinsky
Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II (1997)
as Mr. Ivanov
The Last 100 Days (1999)
Actor
Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer (1993)
as Munro
In Defense of a Married Man (1990)
as Collin Barrie
Sarabande (1997)
as Bert
Deliberate Intent (2000)
as Judge Luttig
Mesmer (1994)
as Doctor Ingenhousz
We the Jury (1996)
as Judge Elton Roe
Model by Day (1994)
as Captain
Redwall: The Movie (2000)
as Asmodeus (voice)
The First Circle (1992)
Actor
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1 (1987)
as Lord Dread
The Piano Man's Daughter (2003)
as Dr. Warren
Family Viewing (1987)
as Stan
When the Dark Man Calls (1995)
as Officer Erikson
Valentine's Day (1998)
as Jennings
Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story (1999)
as Judge
The Defenders: Choice of Evils (1998)
Actor
Captain Power: The Beginning (1991)
as Lord Dread
Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull (1995)
as Macleod
Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly (1999)
Actor
Man and Cat (2001)
as Hunter
Lifeline to Victory (1993)
as Oldbest
Firing Squad (1991)
as Sgt. Mortlake
Replikator (1994)
as Police Chief Rinehart
Thunder Point (1998)
as Sir Francis
Straight Line (1989)
as Detective Hargrove
Come Again in Spring (2007)
as Death (Voice)
Journey to the Planets (1993)
as Commander (voice)
Norman's Awesome Experience (1989)
as Septimus Fabius