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