David Hemblen
Acting
1941-09-16 · London, England, UK
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.
Filmography
Come Again in Spring
2007 · Movie
Yin Yang Yo!
2006 · Series
Where the Truth Lies
2005 · Movie
The Piano Man's Daughter
2003 · Movie
Salem Witch Trials
2003 · Series
Rollerball
2002 · Movie
Jane Doe
2001 · Movie
Man and Cat
2001 · Movie
Witchblade
2001 · Series
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
2001 · Series
Deliberate Intent
2000 · Movie
Redwall: The Movie
2000 · Movie
Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story
1999 · Movie
The Last 100 Days
1999 · Movie
Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly
1999 · Movie
Sam's Army
1999 · Movie
Little Men
1998 · Series
Thunder Point
1998 · Movie
Silver Surfer
1998 · Series
The Defenders: Choice of Evils
1998 · Movie
Valentine's Day
1998 · Movie
Sarabande
1997 · Movie
Earth: Final Conflict
1997 · Series
The Sweet Hereafter
1997 · Movie
Booty Call
1997 · Movie
Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II
1997 · Movie
La Femme Nikita
1997 · Series
Hollow Point
1996 · Movie
We the Jury
1996 · Movie
Goosebumps: Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes
1996 · Movie
Maximum Risk
1996 · Movie
Fly Away Home
1996 · Movie
The Song Spinner
1995 · Movie
Goosebumps
1995 · Series
When the Dark Man Calls
1995 · Movie
Pocahontas: The Legend
1995 · Movie
Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull
1995 · Movie
Tommy Boy
1995 · Movie
The Outer Limits
1995 · Series
Exotica
1994 · Movie
Mesmer
1994 · Movie
Brainscan
1994 · Movie
Model by Day
1994 · Movie
TekWar: TekLords
1994 · Movie
TekWar
1994 · Movie
Replikator
1994 · Movie
M. Butterfly
1993 · Movie
Tales from the Cryptkeeper
1993 · Series
I Love a Man in Uniform
1993 · Movie
Lifeline to Victory
1993 · Movie
Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer
1993 · Movie
Journey to the Planets
1993 · Movie
X-Men
1992 · Series
Forever Knight
1992 · Series
The First Circle
1992 · Movie
The Adjuster
1991 · Movie
Heritage Minutes
1991 · Series
Captain Power: The Beginning
1991 · Movie
Firing Squad
1991 · Movie
In Defense of a Married Man
1990 · Movie
Counterstrike
1990 · Series
Where the Spirit Lives
1990 · Movie
Speaking Parts
1990 · Movie
Straight Line
1989 · Movie
Norman's Awesome Experience
1989 · Movie
Short Circuit 2
1988 · Movie
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
1987 · Series
Family Viewing
1987 · Movie
Basements
1987 · Movie
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission
1987 · Movie
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania
1987 · Movie
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1
1987 · Movie
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985 · Series
The Twilight Zone
1985 · Series
American Playhouse
1982 · Series
The Adventures of Timothy Pilgrim
1975 · Series