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person_profile-David Hemblen

David Hemblen Died at age: 79

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

David Hemblen

Date of Birth:

Sep 16, 1941

Country of birth:

UK

Died:

Nov 16, 2020

Biography of

David Hemblen

    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.

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Filmography of

David Hemblen

Found 43 Movies in total

Where the Truth Lies

NY Hotel Concierge ( Actor )

... 2005

The Piano Man's Daughter

Dr. Warren ( Actor )

... 2003

Salem Witch Trials

John Proctor ( Actor )

... 2002

Rollerball

Serokin ( Actor )

... 2002

Jane Doe

Phelps ( Actor )

... 2001

Deliberate Intent

Judge Luttig ( Actor )

... 2000

... 2000

... 1999

... 1999

... 1999

... 1999

... 1998

Valentine's Day

Jennings ( Actor )

... 1998

Sarabande

Bert ( Actor )

... 1997

The Sweet Hereafter

Abbott Driscoll ( Actor )

... 1997

... 1997

... 1997

Hollow Point

Oleg Krezinsky ( Actor )

... 1996

Maximum Risk

Dmitri Kirov ( Actor )

... 1996

Fly Away Home

Dr. Killian ( Actor )

... 1996

The Song Spinner

Captain Nizzle ( Actor )

... 1995

When the Dark Man Calls

Officer Erikson ( Actor )

... 1995

Pocahontas: The Legend

Captain Newport ( Actor )

... 1995

Tommy Boy

Archer ( Actor )

... 1995

Exotica

Inspector ( Actor )

... 1994

Mesmer

Doctor Ingenhousz ( Actor )

... 1994

Brainscan

Dr. Fromberg ( Actor )

... 1994

TekWar

Insp. Winterguild ( Actor )

... 1994

Replikator

Police Chief Rinehart ( Actor )

... 1994

Model by Day

Captain ( Actor )

... 1993

M. Butterfly

Intelligence Officer #1 ( Actor )

... 1993

I Love a Man in Uniform

Father ( Actor )

... 1993

... 1993

The Adjuster

Bert, the head censor ( Actor )

... 1991

Captain Power: The Beginning

Lord Dread ( Actor )

... 1991

In Defense of a Married Man

Collin Barrie ( Actor )

... 1990

Where the Spirit Lives

Reverend Buckley ( Actor )

... 1990

Straight Line

Detective Hargrove ( Actor )

... 1989

Speaking Parts

The Producer ( Actor )

... 1989

Norman's Awesome Experience

Septimus Fabius ( Actor )

... 1989

Short Circuit 2

Jones ( Actor )

... 1988

Family Viewing

Stan ( Actor )

... 1987

Basements

Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room") ( Actor )

... 1987