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David Hemblen
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David Hemblen
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Acting
Birthday
1941-09-16,London, England, UK
Gender
Male
Biography
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.

Filmography

6.629

Exotica
1994-11-30

3.974

Rollerball
2002-02-08

4

Replikator
1994-01-01

Where the Truth Lies

6.194

Where the Truth Lies
2005-10-07

5.7

Family Viewing
1987-09-09

6.19

Brainscan
1994-04-22

5.749

Maximum Risk
1996-09-13

Redwall The Movie

7.4

Redwall The Movie
2000-02-01

I Love a Man in Uniform

7

I Love a Man in Uniform
1993-09-10

Pocahontas: The Legend

5.8

Pocahontas: The Legend
1995-06-01

5.9

Jane Doe
2001-12-11

Valentine's Day

3.8

Valentine's Day
1998-01-01

5.2

Hollow Point
1996-10-21

5.6

TekWar
1994-01-23

10

Firing Squad
1991-01-01

Where the Spirit Lives

6

Where the Spirit Lives
1990-06-06

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

7.2

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story
1999-06-23

The Song Spinner

0

The Song Spinner
1995-11-19

Norman's Awesome Experience

3.2

Norman's Awesome Experience
1989-09-01

Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly

5

Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly
1999-03-16

Salem Witch Trials

6.2

Salem Witch Trials
2002-12-24

6

Mesmer
1994-08-25

6.119

The Adjuster
1991-11-27

7.7

Basements
1987-05-12

When the Dark Man Calls

0

When the Dark Man Calls
1995-06-14

Captain Power: The Beginning

7

Captain Power: The Beginning
1991-02-23

In Defense of a Married Man

5

In Defense of a Married Man
1990-10-14

The Defenders: Choice of Evils

4

The Defenders: Choice of Evils
1998-01-18

The Sweet Hereafter

6.889

The Sweet Hereafter
1997-09-25

2.6

Model by Day
1993-10-10

Short Circuit 2

6.165

Short Circuit 2
1988-07-06

The Piano Man's Daughter

0

The Piano Man's Daughter
2003-09-22

Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II

6.76

Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II
1997-02-02

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

8.8

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1
1987-01-01

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

8

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dreas Strike Mission - Skill Level 2
1987-01-01

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

8

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania - Skill Level 3
1987-01-01

6.586

M. Butterfly
1993-10-01

Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull

0

Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull
1995-05-22

6.889

Fly Away Home
1996-09-13

5.907

Speaking Parts
1989-09-29

6.5

Sarabande
1997-10-24

Come Again in Spring

6.3

Come Again in Spring
2007-01-01

6.792

Tommy Boy
1995-03-31

2.8

Straight Line
1989-12-01

Deliberate Intent

7

Deliberate Intent
2000-08-06

Lifeline to Victory

0

Lifeline to Victory

Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer

3.8

Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer
1993-02-28

7

Man and Cat
2001-11-08

10

Sam's Army
1999-03-01

The Last 100 Days

10

The Last 100 Days
1999-03-28

Earth: Final Conflict

6.8

Earth: Final Conflict
1997-10-06

7.586

Yin Yang Yo!
2006-08-26

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future

7.426

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
1987-09-20

6.798

Witchblade
2001-06-12

7

Counterstrike
1990-07-01

The Twilight Zone

7.72

The Twilight Zone
1985-09-27

6.72

Forever Knight
1992-05-05

7.9

Goosebumps
1995-10-27

The Outer Limits

7.789

The Outer Limits
1995-03-26

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

7.255

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985-09-29

La Femme Nikita

7.398

La Femme Nikita
1997-01-13

8.194

X-Men
1992-10-31

7.2

Silver Surfer
1998-02-07

7.2

Silver Surfer
1998-02-07