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.
Acted in 75
2000s
- 2007
Come Again in Spring
Death (Voice)
- 2006
- 2005
- 2003
The Piano Man's Daughter
Dr. Warren
Salem Witch Trials
John Proctor · 2 episodes
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
Deliberate Intent
Judge Luttig
Redwall: The Movie
Asmodeus (voice)
1990s
- 1999
Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story
Judge
The Last 100 Days
Movie
Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly
Movie
Sam's Army
Movie
- 1998
Thunder Point
Sir Francis
The Defenders: Choice of Evils
Movie
Valentine's Day
Jennings
- 1997
Sarabande
Bert
- 1996
Hollow Point
Oleg Krezinsky
We the Jury
Judge Elton Roe
Goosebumps: Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes
Major McCall
- 1995
The Song Spinner
Captain Nizzle
When the Dark Man Calls
Officer Erikson
Pocahontas: The Legend
Captain Newport
Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull
Macleod
- 1994
Mesmer
Doctor Ingenhousz
Model by Day
Captain
TekWar: TekLords
Insp. Winterguild
TekWar
Insp. Winterguild
Replikator
Police Chief Rinehart
- 1993
M. Butterfly
Intelligence Officer #1
I Love a Man in Uniform
Father
Journey to the Planets
Commander (voice)
- 1992
The First Circle
Movie
- 1991
The Adjuster
Bert, the head censor
Captain Power: The Beginning
Lord Dread
Firing Squad
Sgt. Mortlake
- 1990
Where the Spirit Lives
Reverend Buckley
Speaking Parts
The Producer
1980s
- 1989
Norman's Awesome Experience
Septimus Fabius
- 1988
- 1987
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
Lord Dredd/Dr. Lyman Taggart · 22 episodes
Family Viewing
Stan
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania
Lord Dread
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1
Lord Dread
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission
Lord Dread
- 1986
Hot Shots
Sebastian · 1 episode
- 1985
- 1982
1970s
- 1975
The Adventures of Timothy Pilgrim
Zachariah Gibson · 10 episodes