1941-09-16 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.
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Come Again in Spring | Death (Voice) | 2007-01-01 |
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Where the Truth Lies | NY Hotel Concierge | 2005-10-07 |
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The Piano Man's Daughter | Dr. Warren | 2003-09-22 |
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Rollerball | Serokin | 2002-02-08 |
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Salem Witch Trials | John Proctor | 2002-12-24 |
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Man and Cat | Hunter | 2001-11-08 |
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Jane Doe | Phelps | 2001-12-11 |
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Redwall: The Movie | Asmodeus (voice) | 2000-02-01 |
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Deliberate Intent | Judge Luttig | 2000-08-06 |
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Sam's Army | 1999-03-01 | |
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Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly | 1999-03-16 | |
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Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story | Judge | 1999-06-23 |
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The Last 100 Days | 1999-03-28 | |
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The Defenders: Choice of Evils | 1998-01-18 | |
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Valentine's Day | Jennings | 1998-01-01 |
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Thunder Point | Sir Francis | 1998-05-30 |
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Sarabande | Bert | 1997-10-24 |
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Booty Call | Dr. Blade | 1997-02-26 |
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Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II | Mr. Ivanov | 1997-02-02 |
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The Sweet Hereafter | Abbott Driscoll | 1997-09-25 |
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We the Jury | Judge Elton Roe | 1996-10-16 |
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Maximum Risk | Dmitri Kirov | 1996-09-13 |
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Fly Away Home | Dr. Killian | 1996-09-13 |
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Hollow Point | Oleg Krezinsky | 1996-10-21 |
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When the Dark Man Calls | Officer Erikson | 1995-06-14 |
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Tommy Boy | Archer | 1995-03-31 |
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The Song Spinner | Captain Nizzle | 1995-11-19 |
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Pocahontas: The Legend | Captain Newport | 1995-06-01 |
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Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull | Macleod | 1995-05-22 |
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TekWar | Insp. Winterguild | 1994-01-23 |
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Brainscan | Dr. Fromberg | 1994-04-22 |
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Exotica | Inspector | 1994-09-29 |
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Replikator | Police Chief Rinehart | 1994-01-01 |
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Mesmer | Doctor Ingenhousz | 1994-08-25 |
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TekWar: TekLords | Insp. Winterguild | 1994-02-20 |
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Lifeline to Victory | Oldbest | 1993-03-01 |
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M. Butterfly | Intelligence Officer #1 | 1993-10-01 |
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Journey to the Planets | Commander (voice) | 1993-01-01 |
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Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer | Munro | 1993-02-28 |
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Model by Day | Captain | 1993-10-10 |
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I Love a Man in Uniform | Father | 1993-09-10 |
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The First Circle | 1992-02-25 | |
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The Adjuster | Bert, the head censor | 1991-11-27 |
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Le peloton d'exécution | Sgt. Mortlake | 1991-01-01 |
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Captain Power: The Beginning | Lord Dread | 1991-02-23 |
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In Defense of a Married Man | Collin Barrie | 1990-10-14 |
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Speaking Parts | The Producer | 1990-02-16 |
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Where the Spirit Lives | Reverend Buckley | 1990-06-06 |
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Straight Line | Detective Hargrove | 1989-12-01 |
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Norman's Awesome Experience | Septimus Fabius | 1989-09-01 |
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Short Circuit 2 | Jones | 1988-07-06 |
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Basements | Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room") | 1987-05-12 |
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Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania - Skill Level 3 | Lord Dread | 1987-01-01 |
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Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1 | Lord Dread | 1987-01-01 |
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Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission - Skill Level 2 | Lord Dread | 1987-01-01 |
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Family Viewing | Stan | 1987-09-09 |
