David Hemblen
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Earth: Final Conflict
Jonathan Doors
1997
Series
The Outer Limits
Commandant
1995
Series
The Twilight Zone
1985
Series
X-Men
Magneto (voice)
1992
Series
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Andrew Walker
1985
Series
Goosebumps
Major McCall
1995
Series
La Femme Nikita
George
1997
Series
Forever Knight
1992
Series
Yin Yang Yo!
Night Master (voice)
2006
Series
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
Lewis Hewitt
2001
Series
Counterstrike
Milos Janzan
1990
Series
Witchblade
2001
Series
Tales from the Cryptkeeper
The Vaultkeeper (voice)
1993
Series
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
Lord Dredd/Dr. Lyman Taggart
1987
Series
Little Men
Mr. Able Jennings
1998
Series
Silver Surfer
Husserl (voice)
1998
Series
Silver Surfer
The Supreme Intelligence (voice)
1998
Film
Maximum Risk
Dmitri Kirov
1996
Film
Exotica
Inspector
1994
Film
Short Circuit 2
Jones
1988
Film
Tommy Boy
Archer
1995
Film
Fly Away Home
Dr. Killian
1996
Film
Hollow Point
Oleg Krezinsky
1996
Film
Rollerball
Serokin
2002
Film
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission
Lord Dread
1987
Film
M. Butterfly
Intelligence Officer #1
1993
Film
The Sweet Hereafter
Abbott Driscoll
1997
Film
Brainscan
Dr. Fromberg
1994
Film
Where the Spirit Lives
Reverend Buckley
1990
Series
Salem Witch Trials
John Proctor
2003
Film
Where the Truth Lies
NY Hotel Concierge
2005
Film
Pocahontas: The Legend
Captain Newport
1995
Film
Booty Call
Dr. Blade
1997
Film
Jane Doe
Phelps
2001
Film
Mesmer
Doctor Ingenhousz
1994
Film
The Adjuster
Bert, the head censor
1991
Film
The First Circle
1992
Film
Straight Line
Detective Hargrove
1989
Film
Thunder Point
Sir Francis
1998
Film
TekWar
Insp. Winterguild
1994
Film
Salem Witch Trials
John Proctor
2002
Film
The Defenders: Choice of Evils
1998
Film
Redwall: The Movie
Asmodeus (voice)
2000
Film
Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly
1999
Film
Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II
Mr. Ivanov
1997
Film
Replikator
Police Chief Rinehart
1994
Film
Firing Squad
Sgt. Mortlake
1991
Film
Basements
Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room")
1987
Film
I Love a Man in Uniform
Father
1993
Film
In Defense of a Married Man
Collin Barrie
1990
Film
The Song Spinner
Captain Nizzle
1995
Film
We the Jury
Judge Elton Roe
1996
Series
The Adventures of Timothy Pilgrim
Zachariah Gibson
1975
Film
Model by Day
Captain
1994
Film
Speaking Parts
The Producer
1990
Film
TekWar: TekLords
Insp. Winterguild
1994
Film
Deliberate Intent
Judge Luttig
2000
Film
Valentine's Day
Jennings
1998
Film
Family Viewing
Stan
1987
Film
Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer
Munro
1993
Film
Sarabande
Bert
1997
Film
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1
Lord Dread
1987
Film
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania
Lord Dread
1987
Film
The Piano Man's Daughter
Dr. Warren
2003
Film
Norman's Awesome Experience
Septimus Fabius
1989
Film
Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story
Judge
1999
Man and Cat
Hunter
2001
Film
When the Dark Man Calls
Officer Erikson
1995
Film
Sam's Army
1999
Film
Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull
Macleod
1995
Journey to the Planets
Commander (voice)
1993
Film
Captain Power: The Beginning
Lord Dread
1991
Lifeline to Victory
Oldbest
1993
Film
The Last 100 Days
1999
Film
Come Again in Spring
Death (Voice)
2007
Film
Goosebumps: Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes
Major McCall
1996