David Hemblen

David Hemblen

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1941-09-16
Deathday: 2020-11-16 (79 years old)

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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.

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Filmography

all 71

Movies 54

TV Shows 17

Voice 3

Producer 1

Death
Come Again in Spring

Come Again in Spring (2007)

Movie
Night Master (voice)
Yin Yang Yo!

Yin Yang Yo! (2006)

TV
6
NY Hotel Concierge
Where the Truth Lies

Where the Truth Lies (2005)

Movie
Dr. Warren
The Piano Man's Daughter

The Piano Man's Daughter (2003)

Movie
John Proctor
Salem Witch Trials

Salem Witch Trials (2002)

Movie
Serokin
Rollerball

Rollerball (2002)

Movie
Phelps
Jane Doe

Jane Doe (2001)

Movie
Hunter
Man and Cat

Man and Cat (2001)

Movie
Witchblade

Witchblade (2001)

TV
6
Judge Luttig
Deliberate Intent

Deliberate Intent (2000)

Movie
Redwall The Movie

Redwall The Movie (2000)

Movie
Judge
Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story (1999)

Movie
The Last 100 Days

The Last 100 Days (1999)

Movie
Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly

Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly (1999)

Movie
Sam's Army

Sam's Army (1999)

Movie
Actor
The Herd

The Herd (1998)

Movie
Bert
Yo-Yo Ma: Inspired by Bach

Yo-Yo Ma: Inspired by Bach (1998)

TV
Husserl (voice) / The Supreme Intelligence (voice)
Silver Surfer

Silver Surfer (1998)

TV
The Defenders: Choice of Evils

The Defenders: Choice of Evils (1998)

Movie
Jennings
Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day (1998)

Movie
Bert
Sarabande

Sarabande (1997)

Movie
Jonathan Doors
Earth: Final Conflict

Earth: Final Conflict (1997)

TV
Abbott Driscoll
The Sweet Hereafter

The Sweet Hereafter (1997)

Movie
1
Mr. Ivanov
Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II

Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II (1997)

Movie
George
La Femme Nikita

La Femme Nikita (1997)

TV
5.67
Oleg Krezinsky
Hollow Point

Hollow Point (1996)

Movie
Dr. Killian
Fly Away Home

Fly Away Home (1996)

Movie
Dmitri Kirov
Maximum Risk

Maximum Risk (1996)

Movie
5.9
Captain Nizzle
The Song Spinner

The Song Spinner (1995)

Movie
Major McCall
Goosebumps

Goosebumps (1995)

TV
6
Charles Bedaux
The Champagne Safari

The Champagne Safari (1995)

Movie
Officer Erikson
When the Dark Man Calls

When the Dark Man Calls (1995)

Movie
Captain Newport
Pocahontas: The Legend

Pocahontas: The Legend (1995)

Movie
Macleod
Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull

Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull (1995)

Movie
Archer
Tommy Boy

Tommy Boy (1995)

Movie
6.32
Commandant
The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits (1995)

TV
6
Inspector
Exotica

Exotica (1994)

Movie
5
Doctor Ingenhousz
Mesmer

Mesmer (1994)

Movie
1
Dr. Fromberg
Brainscan

Brainscan (1994)

Movie
2
Insp. Winterguild
TekWar

TekWar (1994)

Movie
5
Police Chief Rinehart
Replikator

Replikator (1994)

Movie
Captain
Model by Day

Model by Day (1993)

Movie
Intelligence Officer #1
M. Butterfly

M. Butterfly (1993)

Movie
6
The Vaultkeeper / Gabel / Newscaster
Tales from the Cryptkeeper

Tales from the Cryptkeeper (1993)

TV
6
Father
I Love a Man in Uniform

I Love a Man in Uniform (1993)

Movie
Munro
Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer

Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer (1993)

Movie
Magneto (voice)
X-Men

X-Men (1992)

TV
6
Forever Knight

Forever Knight (1992)

TV
Bert, the head censor
The Adjuster

The Adjuster (1991)

Movie
2
Lord Dread
Captain Power: The Beginning

Captain Power: The Beginning (1991)

Movie
Sgt. Mortlake
Firing Squad

Firing Squad (1991)

Movie
Collin Barrie
In Defense of a Married Man

In Defense of a Married Man (1990)

Movie
Milos Janzan
Counterstrike

Counterstrike (1990)

TV
Shere Khan
The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book (1990)

Movie
Reverend Buckley
Where the Spirit Lives

Where the Spirit Lives (1990)

Movie
Detective Hargrove
Straight Line

Straight Line (1989)

Movie
Shere Khan
The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli

The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli (1989)

TV
The Producer
Speaking Parts

Speaking Parts (1989)

Movie
Septimus Fabius
Norman's Awesome Experience

Norman's Awesome Experience (1989)

Movie
Jones
Short Circuit 2

Short Circuit 2 (1988)

Movie
6
Detective Dick Hargrove
T and T

T and T (1988)

TV
Lord Dredd/Dr. Lyman Taggart
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future (1987)

TV
Stan
Family Viewing

Family Viewing (1987)

Movie
Mr. Hudd (segment 'The Room')
Basements

Basements (1987)

Movie
Lord Dread
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dreas Strike Mission - Skill Level 2

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dreas Strike Mission - Skill Level 2 (1987)

Movie
Lord Dread
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1 (1987)

Movie
Lord Dread
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania - Skill Level 3

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania - Skill Level 3 (1987)

Movie
Andrew Walker
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985)

TV
6.33
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone (1985)

TV
7
Oldbest
Lifeline to Victory

Lifeline to Victory

Movie
Actor
Le Mystère Egoyan

Le Mystère Egoyan

Movie

Ratings

Average 6.03
Based on 454 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
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Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1941-09-16

Deathday
2020-11-16 (79 years old)

Birth Place
London, United Kingdom

Relationships
Judy Gumbo (1966-01-01 - 1968-01-01)

Citizenships
United Kingdom


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