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David Hemblen

Actor

David Hemblen

Born September 16, 1941 in London, England, UKDied November 16, 202054 films

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.

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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.

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Fly Away Home posterFirst watchFly Away Home19967.0as Dr. KillianAmy is only 13 years old when her mother is killed. She goes to Canada to live with her father, an eccentric inventor whom she barely knows. Amy is miserable in her new life...View film

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Filmography

54 films as actor
  1. 2007Come Again in SpringDeath (Voice)
  2. 2005Where the Truth LiesNY Hotel Concierge
  3. 2003The Piano Man's DaughterDr. Warren
  4. 2002RollerballSerokin
  5. 2001Jane DoePhelps
  6. 2001Man and CatHunter
  7. 2000Deliberate IntentJudge Luttig
  8. 2000Redwall: The MovieAsmodeus (voice)
  9. 1999Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler StoryJudge
  10. 1999Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly
  11. 1998Thunder PointSir Francis
  12. 1998The Defenders: Choice of Evils
  13. 1998Valentine's DayJennings
  14. 1997SarabandeBert
  15. 1997The Sweet HereafterAbbott Driscoll
  16. 1997Booty CallDr. Blade
  17. 1997Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops IIMr. Ivanov
  18. 1996Hollow PointOleg Krezinsky
  19. 1996We the JuryJudge Elton Roe
  20. 1996Goosebumps: Revenge of the Lawn GnomesMajor McCall
  21. 1996Fly Away HomeDr. Killian
  22. 1996Maximum RiskDmitri Kirov
  23. 1995The Song SpinnerCaptain Nizzle
  24. 1995When the Dark Man CallsOfficer Erikson
  25. 1995Pocahontas: The LegendCaptain Newport
  26. 1995Heritage Minutes: Sitting BullMacleod
  27. 1995Tommy BoyArcher
  28. 1994ExoticaInspector
  29. 1994MesmerDoctor Ingenhousz
  30. 1994BrainscanDr. Fromberg
  31. 1994Model by DayCaptain
  32. 1994TekWar: TekLordsInsp. Winterguild
  33. 1994TekWarInsp. Winterguild
  34. 1994ReplikatorPolice Chief Rinehart
  35. 1993M. ButterflyIntelligence Officer #1
  36. 1993I Love a Man in UniformFather
  37. 1993Lifeline to VictoryOldbest
  38. 1993Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian SpencerMunro
  39. 1993Journey to the PlanetsCommander (voice)
  40. 1992The First Circle
  41. 1991The AdjusterBert, the head censor
  42. 1991Captain Power: The BeginningLord Dread
  43. 1991Firing SquadSgt. Mortlake
  44. 1990In Defense of a Married ManCollin Barrie
  45. 1990Where the Spirit LivesReverend Buckley
  46. 1990Speaking PartsThe Producer
  47. 1989Straight LineDetective Hargrove
  48. 1989Norman's Awesome ExperienceSeptimus Fabius
  49. 1988Short Circuit 2Jones
  50. 1987Family ViewingStan
  51. 1987BasementsMr. Hudd (segment "The Room")
  52. 1987Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1Lord Dread
  53. 1987Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike MissionLord Dread
  54. 1987Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on VolcaniaLord Dread