David Hemblen
Born
September 16, 1941
Died
November 16, 2020 (79 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
London, England, UK
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
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: TekLords
Insp. Winterguild
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: Raid on Volcania - Skill Level 3
Lord Dread
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
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