David Hemblen

Acting

Born Sep 16, 1941

From London, England, UK

Died Nov 16, 2020

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.

David Hemblen

Known For

Maximum Risk

Tommy Boy

Exotica

Short Circuit 2

Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly

Fly Away Home

Rollerball

M. Butterfly

The Sweet Hereafter

Brainscan

Filmography — Acting

Maximum Risk

Tommy Boy

Exotica

Short Circuit 2

Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly

Fly Away Home

Rollerball

M. Butterfly

The Sweet Hereafter

Brainscan

Where the Truth Lies

Booty Call

The Adjuster

Mesmer

Salem Witch Trials

Hollow Point

Model by Day

Replikator

Jane Doe

Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II

Thunder Point

TekWar

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

The Defenders: Choice of Evils

The Piano Man's Daughter

In Defense of a Married Man

The First Circle

I Love a Man in Uniform

Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer

Where the Spirit Lives

Redwall: The Movie

Basements

Sarabande

When the Dark Man Calls

Valentine's Day

Man and Cat

Norman's Awesome Experience

Straight Line

We the Jury

Family Viewing

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

Sam's Army

Deliberate Intent

The Last 100 Days

The Song Spinner

Captain Power: The Beginning

Firing Squad

Pocahontas: The Legend

Speaking Parts

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

TekWar: TekLords

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

Come Again in Spring

Lifeline to Victory

Journey to the Planets

Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull