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David Hemblen

Born · September 16, 1941

Died · November 16, 2020 (79 years old)

Known For: Acting

Place of Birth: London, England, UK

Bio

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.

Known for

X-Men

X-Men

Tommy Boy

Tommy Boy

Short Circuit 2

Short Circuit 2

Goosebumps

Goosebumps

Come Again in Spring

Death (Voice)

2007

Yin Yang Yo!

Night Master (voice) · (120 episodes)

2006

Where the Truth Lies

NY Hotel Concierge

2005

The Piano Man's Daughter

Dr. Warren

2003

Salem Witch Trials

John Proctor

2002

Rollerball

Serokin

2002

Jane Doe

Phelps

2001

Man and Cat

Hunter

2001

Witchblade

(1 episode)

2001

Deliberate Intent

Judge Luttig

2000

Redwall The Movie

Asmodeus (voice)

2000

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

Judge

1999

The Last 100 Days

1999

Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly

1999

Sam's Army

1999

Thunder Point

Sir Francis

1998

Silver Surfer

Husserl (voice) · (1 episode)

1998

Silver Surfer

The Supreme Intelligence (voice) · (1 episode)

1998

The Defenders: Choice of Evils

1998

Valentine's Day

Jennings

1998

Sarabande

Bert

1997

Earth: Final Conflict

Jonathan Doors · (68 episodes)

1997

The Sweet Hereafter

Abbott Driscoll

1997

Booty Call

1997

Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II

Mr. Ivanov

1997

La Femme Nikita

George · (9 episodes)

1997

Hollow Point

Oleg Krezinsky

1996

Fly Away Home

Dr. Killian

1996

Maximum Risk

Dmitri Kirov

1996

The Song Spinner

Captain Nizzle

1995

Goosebumps

Major McCall · (1 episode)

1995

When the Dark Man Calls

Officer Erikson

1995

Pocahontas: The Legend

Captain Newport

1995

Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull

Macleod

1995

Tommy Boy

Archer

1995

The Outer Limits

Commandant · (1 episode)

1995

Exotica

Inspector

1994

Mesmer

Doctor Ingenhousz

1994

Brainscan

Dr. Fromberg

1994

TekWar

Insp. Winterguild

1994

Replikator

Police Chief Rinehart

1994

Model by Day

Captain

1993

M. Butterfly

Intelligence Officer #1

1993

Tales from the Cryptkeeper

The Vaultkeeper (voice) · (13 episodes)

1993

I Love a Man in Uniform

Father

1993

Lifeline to Victory

Oldbest

1993

Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer

Munro

1993

Journey to the Planets

Commander (voice)

1993

X-Men

Magneto (voice) · (7 episodes)

1992

Forever Knight

(1 episode)

1992

The Adjuster

Bert, the head censor

1991

Captain Power: The Beginning

Lord Dread

1991

Firing Squad

Sgt. Mortlake

1991

In Defense of a Married Man

Collin Barrie

1990

Counterstrike

Milos Janzan · (1 episode)

1990

Where the Spirit Lives

Reverend Buckley

1990

Straight Line

Detective Hargrove

1989

Speaking Parts

The Producer

1989

Norman's Awesome Experience

Septimus Fabius

1989

Short Circuit 2

Jones

1988

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future

Lord Dredd/Dr. Lyman Taggart · (22 episodes)

1987

Family Viewing

Stan

1987

Basements

Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room")

1987

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

Lord Dread

1987

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

Lord Dread

1987

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

Lord Dread

1987

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Andrew Walker · (1 episode)

1985

The Twilight Zone

(1 episode)

1985

The Adventures of Timothy Pilgrim

Zachariah Gibson · (10 episodes)

1975