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