Acting
David Hemblen
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.
Filmography
Come Again in Spring
Film · 2007
Yin Yang Yo!
Series · 2006
Where the Truth Lies
Film · 2005
The Piano Man's Daughter
Film · 2003
Salem Witch Trials
Series · 2003
Rollerball
Film · 2002
Jane Doe
Film · 2001
Man and Cat
Film · 2001
Witchblade
Series · 2001
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
Series · 2001
Redwall: The Movie
Film · 2000
Deliberate Intent
Film · 2000
Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story
Film · 1999
Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly
Film · 1999
Sam's Army
Film · 1999
The Last 100 Days
Film · 1999
Valentine's Day
Film · 1998
The Defenders: Choice of Evils
Film · 1998
Thunder Point
Film · 1998
Silver Surfer
Series · 1998
Silver Surfer
Series · 1998
Little Men
Series · 1998
Sarabande
Film · 1997
The Sweet Hereafter
Film · 1997
Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II
Film · 1997
Booty Call
Film · 1997
Earth: Final Conflict
Series · 1997
La Femme Nikita
Series · 1997
Hollow Point
Film · 1996
Fly Away Home
Film · 1996
Maximum Risk
Film · 1996
We the Jury
Film · 1996
Goosebumps: Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes
Film · 1996
Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull
Film · 1995
Pocahontas: The Legend
Film · 1995
The Song Spinner
Film · 1995
Tommy Boy
Film · 1995
When the Dark Man Calls
Film · 1995
Goosebumps
Series · 1995
The Outer Limits
Series · 1995
Exotica
Film · 1994
Replikator
Film · 1994
Brainscan
Film · 1994
TekWar
Film · 1994
Mesmer
Film · 1994
Model by Day
Film · 1994
TekWar: TekLords
Film · 1994
M. Butterfly
Film · 1993
I Love a Man in Uniform
Film · 1993
Lifeline to Victory
Film · 1993
Journey to the Planets
Film · 1993
Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer
Film · 1993
Tales from the Cryptkeeper
Series · 1993
The First Circle
Film · 1992
Forever Knight
Series · 1992
X-Men
Series · 1992
Firing Squad
Film · 1991
The Adjuster
Film · 1991
Captain Power: The Beginning
Film · 1991
Heritage Minutes
Series · 1991
Where the Spirit Lives
Film · 1990
Speaking Parts
Film · 1990
In Defense of a Married Man
Film · 1990
Counterstrike
Series · 1990
Straight Line
Film · 1989
Norman's Awesome Experience
Film · 1989
Short Circuit 2
Film · 1988
Family Viewing
Film · 1987
Basements
Film · 1987
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1
Film · 1987
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission
Film · 1987
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania
Film · 1987
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
Series · 1987
Hot Shots
Series · 1986
The Twilight Zone
Series · 1985
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Series · 1985
American Playhouse
Series · 1982
The Adventures of Timothy Pilgrim
Series · 1975