
David Hemblen
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.
Acting (53 movies)

Exotica
1994

Rollerball
2002

M. Butterfly
1993

Replikator
1994

Where the Truth Lies
2005

Family Viewing
1987

Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull
1995

Brainscan
1994

Redwall: The Movie
2000

Straight Line
1989

I Love a Man in Uniform
1993

Pocahontas: The Legend
1995

Jane Doe
2001

Valentine's Day
1998

Hollow Point
1996

TekWar
1994

Firing Squad
1991

Deliberate Intent
2000

Where the Spirit Lives
1990

Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer
1993

Fly Away Home
1996

Speaking Parts
1990

Sarabande
1997

The Adjuster
1991

Basements
1987

Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story
1999

The Song Spinner
1995

Norman's Awesome Experience
1989

Come Again in Spring
2007

Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly
1999

Tommy Boy
1995

Sam's Army
1999

The Last 100 Days
1999

Mesmer
1994

Salem Witch Trials
2002

When the Dark Man Calls
1995

Maximum Risk
1996

Captain Power: The Beginning
1991

In Defense of a Married Man
1990

The Defenders: Choice of Evils
1998

The Sweet Hereafter
1997

Model by Day
1993

Short Circuit 2
1988

The Piano Man's Daughter
2003

Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II
1997

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

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

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

Booty Call
1997

Thunder Point
1998

TekWar: TekLords
1994

The First Circle
1992

We the Jury
1996
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