David Hemblen
Known for Acting · 75 credits
- Born
- 1941-09-16
- Died
- 2020-11-16
- Place of birth
- London, England, UK
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (18)
Earth: Final Conflict
1997
as Jonathan Doors
The Twilight Zone
1985
The Outer Limits
1995
as Commandant
X-Men
1992
as Magneto (voice)
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
as Andrew Walker
Goosebumps
1995
as Major McCall
La Femme Nikita
1997
as George
Forever Knight
1992
Yin Yang Yo!
2006
as Night Master (voice)
Counterstrike
1990
as Milos Janzan
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
2001
as Lewis Hewitt
Witchblade
2001
Tales from the Cryptkeeper
1993
as The Vaultkeeper (voice)
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
1987
as Lord Dredd/Dr. Lyman Taggart
Little Men
1998
as Mr. Able Jennings
Silver Surfer
1998
as Husserl (voice) / The Supreme Intelligence (voice)
Salem Witch Trials
2003
as John Proctor
The Adventures of Timothy Pilgrim
1975
as Zachariah Gibson
Movies (57)
Maximum Risk
1996
as Dmitri Kirov
Exotica
1994
as Inspector
Fly Away Home
1996
as Dr. Killian
Short Circuit 2
1988
as Jones
Tommy Boy
1995
as Archer
Rollerball
2002
as Serokin
Hollow Point
1996
as Oleg Krezinsky
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission
1987
as Lord Dread
M. Butterfly
1993
as Intelligence Officer #1
The Sweet Hereafter
1997
as Abbott Driscoll
Brainscan
1994
as Dr. Fromberg
TekWar
1994
as Insp. Winterguild
Where the Truth Lies
2005
as NY Hotel Concierge
Booty Call
1997
as Dr. Blade
Pocahontas: The Legend
1995
as Captain Newport
The Defenders: Choice of Evils
1998
The Adjuster
1991
as Bert, the head censor
Straight Line
1989
as Detective Hargrove
Mesmer
1994
as Doctor Ingenhousz
Salem Witch Trials
2002
as John Proctor
Where the Spirit Lives
1990
as Reverend Buckley
Thunder Point
1998
as Sir Francis
The First Circle
1992
Redwall: The Movie
2000
as Asmodeus (voice)
Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly
1999
Jane Doe
2001
as Phelps
Replikator
1994
as Police Chief Rinehart
Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II
1997
as Mr. Ivanov
In Defense of a Married Man
1990
as Collin Barrie
Basements
1987
as Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room")
Family Viewing
1987
as Stan
I Love a Man in Uniform
1993
as Father
Speaking Parts
1990
as The Producer
Valentine's Day
1998
as Jennings
Model by Day
1994
as Captain
Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story
1999
as Judge
Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer
1993
as Munro
Firing Squad
1991
as Sgt. Mortlake
The Piano Man's Daughter
2003
as Dr. Warren
TekWar: TekLords
1994
as Insp. Winterguild
Deliberate Intent
2000
as Judge Luttig
Man and Cat
2001
as Hunter
We the Jury
1996
as Judge Elton Roe
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1
1987
as Lord Dread
Norman's Awesome Experience
1989
as Septimus Fabius
Sarabande
1997
as Bert
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania
1987
as Lord Dread
The Song Spinner
1995
as Captain Nizzle
Sam's Army
1999
The Last 100 Days
1999
Lifeline to Victory
1993
as Oldbest
When the Dark Man Calls
1995
as Officer Erikson
Journey to the Planets
1993
as Commander (voice)
Captain Power: The Beginning
1991
as Lord Dread
Come Again in Spring
2007
as Death (Voice)
Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull
1995
as Macleod
Goosebumps: Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes
1996
as Major McCall
About David Hemblen
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 a… With 75 credits spanning from 1975 to 2007, David Hemblen has appeared in 57 films and 18 TV shows.
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- Maximum Risk (1996) — as Dmitri Kirov
- Exotica (1994) — as Inspector
- Fly Away Home (1996) — as Dr. Killian
- Short Circuit 2 (1988) — as Jones
- Tommy Boy (1995) — as Archer
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