1941-09-16 ( 83 years old ) in London, England, UK
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.
Movies
Come Again in Spring
2007-01-01
Where the Truth Lies
2005-10-07
The Piano Man's Daughter
2003-09-22
Salem Witch Trials
2002-12-24
Rollerball
2002-02-08
Jane Doe
2001-12-11
Man and Cat
2001-11-08
Deliberate Intent
2000-08-06
Redwall The Movie
2000-02-01
Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story
1999-06-23
The Last 100 Days
1999-03-28
Sam's Army
1999-03-01
Thunder Point
1998-05-30
The Defenders: Choice of Evils
1998-01-18
Valentine's Day
1998-01-01
Sarabande
1997-10-24
The Sweet Hereafter
1997-09-25
Booty Call
1997-02-26
Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II
1997-02-02
Hollow Point
1996-10-21
Fly Away Home
1996-09-13
Maximum Risk
1996-09-13
The Song Spinner
1995-11-19
When the Dark Man Calls
1995-06-14
Pocahontas: The Legend
1995-06-01
Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull
1995-05-22
Tommy Boy
1995-03-31
Exotica
1994-09-29
Mesmer
1994-08-25
Brainscan
1994-04-22
TekWar
1994-01-23
Replikator
1994-01-01
Model by Day
1993-10-10
M. Butterfly
1993-10-01
I Love a Man in Uniform
1993-09-10
Lifeline to Victory
1993-03-01
Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer
1993-02-28
Journey to the Planets
1993-01-01
The Adjuster
1991-11-27
Captain Power: The Beginning
1991-02-23
Firing Squad
1991-01-01
In Defense of a Married Man
1990-10-14
Where the Spirit Lives
1990-06-06
Straight Line
1989-12-01
Speaking Parts
1989-09-29
Norman's Awesome Experience
1989-09-01
Short Circuit 2
1988-07-06
Family Viewing
1987-09-09
Basements
1987-05-12
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