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David Hemblen

David Hemblen

Biography

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.

Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1941-09-16

Place of Birth

London, England, UK

Cast


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    Exotica

    Exotica

    19946.6 / 10

    Rollerball

    Rollerball

    20023.9 / 10

    M. Butterfly

    M. Butterfly

    19936.6 / 10

    Replikator

    Replikator

    19943.4 / 10

    Where the Truth Lies

    Where the Truth Lies

    20056.2 / 10

    Family Viewing

    Family Viewing

    19875.5 / 10

    Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull

    Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull

    19950.0 / 10

    Brainscan

    Brainscan

    19946.2 / 10

    Redwall The Movie

    Redwall The Movie

    20007.4 / 10

    Straight Line

    Straight Line

    19892.8 / 10

    I Love a Man in Uniform

    I Love a Man in Uniform

    19936.5 / 10

    Pocahontas: The Legend

    Pocahontas: The Legend

    19955.8 / 10

    Jane Doe

    Jane Doe

    20016.3 / 10

    Valentine's Day

    Valentine's Day

    19983.8 / 10

    Hollow Point

    Hollow Point

    19965.1 / 10

    TekWar

    TekWar

    19945.5 / 10

    Firing Squad

    Firing Squad

    199110.0 / 10

    Deliberate Intent

    Deliberate Intent

    20004.5 / 10

    Where the Spirit Lives

    Where the Spirit Lives

    19906.0 / 10

    Lifeline to Victory

    Lifeline to Victory

    19930.0 / 10

    Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer

    Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer

    19934.3 / 10

    Fly Away Home

    Fly Away Home

    19966.9 / 10

    Speaking Parts

    Speaking Parts

    19895.9 / 10

    Sarabande

    Sarabande

    19976.5 / 10

    The Adjuster

    The Adjuster

    19916.1 / 10

    Basements

    Basements

    19877.7 / 10

    Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

    Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

    19995.4 / 10

    The Song Spinner

    The Song Spinner

    19950.0 / 10

    Man and Cat

    Man and Cat

    20017.0 / 10

    Norman's Awesome Experience

    Norman's Awesome Experience

    19893.2 / 10

    Come Again in Spring

    Come Again in Spring

    20076.3 / 10

    Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly

    Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly

    19994.8 / 10

    Tommy Boy

    Tommy Boy

    19956.8 / 10

    Sam's Army

    Sam's Army

    199910.0 / 10

    The Last 100 Days

    The Last 100 Days

    199910.0 / 10

    Mesmer

    Mesmer

    19946.0 / 10

    Salem Witch Trials

    Salem Witch Trials

    20026.2 / 10

    Journey to the Planets

    Journey to the Planets

    19930.0 / 10

    When the Dark Man Calls

    When the Dark Man Calls

    19950.0 / 10

    Maximum Risk

    Maximum Risk

    19965.8 / 10

    Captain Power: The Beginning

    Captain Power: The Beginning

    19917.0 / 10

    In Defense of a Married Man

    In Defense of a Married Man

    19904.8 / 10

    The Defenders: Choice of Evils

    The Defenders: Choice of Evils

    19983.4 / 10

    The Sweet Hereafter

    The Sweet Hereafter

    19976.9 / 10

    Model by Day

    Model by Day

    19932.3 / 10

    Short Circuit 2

    Short Circuit 2

    19886.2 / 10

    The Piano Man's Daughter

    The Piano Man's Daughter

    20030.0 / 10

    Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II

    Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II

    19976.6 / 10

    Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1

    Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1

    19878.8 / 10

    Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania - Skill Level 3

    Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania - Skill Level 3

    19878.0 / 10

    Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission - Skill Level 2

    Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission - Skill Level 2

    19878.0 / 10

    Booty Call

    Booty Call

    19975.2 / 10

    Thunder Point

    Thunder Point

    19984.5 / 10

    TekWar: TekLords

    TekWar: TekLords

    19946.0 / 10