David Hemblen

David Hemblen

Acting
Born 1941-09-16 - Died 2020-11-16London, England, UK

Biography

David Hemblen was an English actor who frequently worked in Canadian film, television and theatre. 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.

Movies (56)

Short Circuit 2
6.2

Short Circuit 2

1988Movie6.2
Maximum Risk
5.8

Maximum Risk

1996Movie5.8
Booty Call
5.3

Booty Call

1997Movie5.3
Fly Away Home
7.0

Fly Away Home

1996Movie7.0
Exotica
6.6

Exotica

1994Movie6.6
Brainscan
6.1

Brainscan

1994Movie6.1
The Sweet Hereafter
6.9

The Sweet Hereafter

1997Movie6.9
Rollerball
3.9

Rollerball

2002Movie3.9
Tommy Boy
6.8

Tommy Boy

1995Movie6.8
M. Butterfly
6.6

M. Butterfly

1993Movie6.6
We the Jury
7.0

We the Jury

1996Movie7.0
Straight Line
3.4

Straight Line

1989Movie3.4
Where the Truth Lies
6.2

Where the Truth Lies

2005Movie6.2
Jane Doe
6.4

Jane Doe

2001Movie6.4
TekWar: TekLords
6.2

TekWar: TekLords

1994Movie6.2
Replikator
3.4

Replikator

1994Movie3.4
TekWar
5.5

TekWar

1994Movie5.5
The First Circle
5.0

The First Circle

1992Movie5.0
When the Dark Man Calls
7.0

When the Dark Man Calls

1995Movie7.0
Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story
5.6

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

1999Movie5.6
The Piano Man's Daughter
10.0

The Piano Man's Daughter

2003Movie10.0
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission
8.0

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission

1987Movie8.0
Valentine's Day
3.9

Valentine's Day

1998Movie3.9
Speaking Parts
6.0

Speaking Parts

1990Movie6.0
Model by Day
3.8

Model by Day

1994Movie3.8
Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer
5.1

Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer

1993Movie5.1
Journey to the Planets
8.0

Journey to the Planets

1993Movie8.0
Basements
6.8

Basements

1987Movie6.8
Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II
6.4

Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II

1997Movie6.4
The Last 100 Days
10.0

The Last 100 Days

1999Movie10.0
Thunder Point
4.5

Thunder Point

1998Movie4.5
The Adjuster
6.0

The Adjuster

1991Movie6.0
The Defenders: Choice of Evils
4.5

The Defenders: Choice of Evils

1998Movie4.5
I Love a Man in Uniform
6.4

I Love a Man in Uniform

1993Movie6.4
Hollow Point
5.3

Hollow Point

1996Movie5.3
Deliberate Intent
5.0

Deliberate Intent

2000Movie5.0
Redwall: The Movie
7.5

Redwall: The Movie

2000Movie7.5
In Defense of a Married Man
4.7

In Defense of a Married Man

1990Movie4.7
Sam's Army
9.0

Sam's Army

1999Movie9.0
Goosebumps: Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes

Goosebumps: Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes

1996Movie
Man and Cat
7.0

Man and Cat

2001Movie7.0
Mesmer
6.0

Mesmer

1994Movie6.0
Where the Spirit Lives
6.2

Where the Spirit Lives

1990Movie6.2
The Song Spinner
9.0

The Song Spinner

1995Movie9.0
Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly
5.0

Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly

1999Movie5.0
Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull

Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull

1995Movie
Family Viewing
5.4

Family Viewing

1987Movie5.4
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania
8.0

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania

1987Movie8.0
Captain Power: The Beginning
6.7

Captain Power: The Beginning

1991Movie6.7
Pocahontas: The Legend
5.9

Pocahontas: The Legend

1995Movie5.9
Norman's Awesome Experience
3.8

Norman's Awesome Experience

1989Movie3.8
Firing Squad
8.5

Firing Squad

1991Movie8.5
Lifeline to Victory
10.0

Lifeline to Victory

1993Movie10.0
Sarabande
6.5

Sarabande

1997Movie6.5
Come Again in Spring
6.3

Come Again in Spring

2007Movie6.3
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

1987Movie8.8

TV Shows (20)

American Playhouse
6.6

American Playhouse

1982Series6.6
Earth: Final Conflict
6.8

Earth: Final Conflict

1997Series6.8
X-Men
8.2

X-Men

1992Series8.2
The Outer Limits
7.7

The Outer Limits

1995Series7.7
The Twilight Zone
7.7

The Twilight Zone

1985Series7.7
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
7.2

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1985Series7.2
La Femme Nikita
7.4

La Femme Nikita

1997Series7.4
Goosebumps
8.0

Goosebumps

1995Series8.0
Heritage Minutes
7.3

Heritage Minutes

1991Series7.3
Yin Yang Yo!
7.6

Yin Yang Yo!

2006Series7.6
Forever Knight
6.8

Forever Knight

1992Series6.8
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
8.0

A Nero Wolfe Mystery

2001Series8.0
Silver Surfer
7.4

Silver Surfer

1998Series7.4
Counterstrike
7.0

Counterstrike

1990Series7.0
Witchblade
7.0

Witchblade

2001Series7.0
Tales from the Cryptkeeper
7.8

Tales from the Cryptkeeper

1993Series7.8
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
7.5

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future

1987Series7.5
Little Men
8.4

Little Men

1998Series8.4
Salem Witch Trials
3.0

Salem Witch Trials

2003Series3.0
The Adventures of Timothy Pilgrim
6.5

The Adventures of Timothy Pilgrim

1975Series6.5