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David Hemblen

David Hemblen

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.

Come Again in Spring

2007

as Death (Voice)

Yin Yang Yo!

2006

as Night Master (voice)

Where the Truth Lies

2005

as NY Hotel Concierge

The Piano Man's Daughter

2003

as Dr. Warren

Salem Witch Trials

2002

as John Proctor

Rollerball

2002

as Serokin

Jane Doe

2001

as Phelps

Man and Cat

2001

as Hunter

Witchblade

2001

Deliberate Intent

2000

as Judge Luttig

Redwall The Movie

2000

as Asmodeus (voice)

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

1999

as Judge

The Last 100 Days

1999

Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly

1999

Sam's Army

1999

Silver Surfer

1998

as Husserl (voice)

Silver Surfer

1998

as The Supreme Intelligence (voice)

The Defenders: Choice of Evils

1998

Valentine's Day

1998

as Jennings

Sarabande

1997

as Bert

Earth: Final Conflict

1997

as Jonathan Doors

The Sweet Hereafter

1997

as Abbott Driscoll

Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II

1997

as Mr. Ivanov

La Femme Nikita

1997

as George

Hollow Point

1996

as Oleg Krezinsky

Fly Away Home

1996

as Dr. Killian

Maximum Risk

1996

as Dmitri Kirov

The Song Spinner

1995

as Captain Nizzle

Goosebumps

1995

as Major McCall

When the Dark Man Calls

1995

as Officer Erikson

Pocahontas: The Legend

1995

as Captain Newport

Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull

1995

as Macleod

Tommy Boy

1995

as Archer

The Outer Limits

1995

as Commandant

Exotica

1994

as Inspector

Mesmer

1994

as Doctor Ingenhousz

Brainscan

1994

as Dr. Fromberg

TekWar

1994

as Insp. Winterguild

Replikator

1994

as Police Chief Rinehart

Model by Day

1993

as Captain

M. Butterfly

1993

as Intelligence Officer #1

I Love a Man in Uniform

1993

as Father

Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer

1993

as Munro

Journey to the Planets

1993

as Commander (voice)

X-Men

1992

as Magneto (voice)

Forever Knight

1992

The Adjuster

1991

as Bert, the head censor

Captain Power: The Beginning

1991

as Lord Dread

Firing Squad

1991

as Sgt. Mortlake

In Defense of a Married Man

1990

as Collin Barrie

Counterstrike

1990

as Milos Janzan

Where the Spirit Lives

1990

as Reverend Buckley

Straight Line

1989

as Detective Hargrove

Speaking Parts

1989

as The Producer

Norman's Awesome Experience

1989

as Septimus Fabius

Short Circuit 2

1988

as Jones

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future

1987

as Lord Dredd/Dr. Lyman Taggart

Family Viewing

1987

as Stan

Basements

1987

as Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room")

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

1987

as Lord Dread

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

1987

as Lord Dread

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

1987

as Lord Dread

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1985

as Andrew Walker

The Twilight Zone

1985

The Adventures of Timothy Pilgrim

1975

as Zachariah Gibson

Lifeline to Victory

as Oldbest