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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Salem Witch Trials | John Proctor | 2002-12-24 |
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Rollerball | Serokin | 2002-02-08 |
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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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Deliberate Intent | Judge Luttig | 2000-08-06 |
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Redwall The Movie | 2000-02-01 | |
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Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story | Judge | 1999-06-23 |
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Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly | 1999-03-16 | |
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Sam's Army | 1999-03-01 | |
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The Last 100 Days | 1999-03-28 | |
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Valentine's Day | Jennings | 1998-01-01 |
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The Defenders: Choice of Evils | 1998-01-18 | |
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The Sweet Hereafter | Abbott Driscoll | 1997-09-25 |
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Sarabande | Bert | 1997-10-24 |
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Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II | Mr. Ivanov | 1997-02-02 |
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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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Maximum Risk | Dmitri Kirov | 1996-09-13 |
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Tommy Boy | Archer | 1995-03-31 |
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Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull | Macleod | 1995-05-22 |
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When the Dark Man Calls | Officer Erikson | 1995-06-14 |
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Pocahontas: The Legend | Captain Newport | 1995-06-01 |
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The Song Spinner | Captain Nizzle | 1995-11-19 |
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TekWar | Insp. Winterguild | 1994-01-23 |
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Replikator | Police Chief Rinehart | 1994-01-01 |
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Exotica | Inspector | 1994-11-30 |
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Mesmer | Doctor Ingenhousz | 1994-08-25 |
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Brainscan | Dr. Fromberg | 1994-04-22 |
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I Love a Man in Uniform | Father | 1993-09-10 |
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Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer | Munro | 1993-02-28 |
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M. Butterfly | Intelligence Officer #1 | 1993-10-01 |
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Model by Day | Captain | 1993-10-10 |
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The Adjuster | Bert, the head censor | 1991-11-27 |
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Captain Power: The Beginning | Lord Dread | 1991-02-23 |
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Le peloton d'exécution | Sgt. Mortlake | 1991-01-01 |
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Where the Spirit Lives | Reverend Buckley | 1990-06-06 |
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In Defense of a Married Man | Collin Barrie | 1990-10-14 |
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Norman's Awesome Experience | Septimus Fabius | 1989-09-01 |
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Straight Line | Detective Hargrove | 1989-12-01 |
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Speaking Parts | The Producer | 1989-09-29 |
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Short Circuit 2 | Jones | 1988-07-06 |
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Family Viewing | Stan | 1987-09-09 |
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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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Basements | Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room") | 1987-05-12 |
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Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dreas Strike Mission - Skill Level 2 | Lord Dread | 1987-01-01 |
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Lifeline to Victory | Oldbest |
