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David Hemblen
London, England, UK
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 tu…
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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.
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2007
Come Again in Spring
Movie Death (Voice)
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2006
Yin Yang Yo!
TV show Night Master (voice)
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2005
Where the Truth Lies
Movie NY Hotel Concierge
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2003
The Piano Man's Daughter
Movie Dr. Warren
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2003
Salem Witch Trials
TV show John Proctor
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2002
Rollerball
Movie Serokin
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2001
Jane Doe
Movie Phelps
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2001
Man and Cat
Movie Hunter
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2001
Witchblade
TV show
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2001
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
TV show Lewis Hewitt
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2000
Deliberate Intent
Movie Judge Luttig
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2000
Redwall: The Movie
Movie Asmodeus (voice)
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1999
Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story
Movie Judge
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1999
The Last 100 Days
Movie
- 1999
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1999
Sam's Army
Movie
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1998
Little Men
TV show Mr. Able Jennings
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1998
Thunder Point
Movie Sir Francis
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1998
Silver Surfer
TV show Husserl (voice)
- 1998
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1998
Valentine's Day
Movie Jennings
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1997
Sarabande
Movie Bert
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1997
Earth: Final Conflict
TV show Jonathan Doors
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1997
The Sweet Hereafter
Movie Abbott Driscoll
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1997
Booty Call
Movie Dr. Blade
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1997
Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II
Movie Mr. Ivanov
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1997
La Femme Nikita
TV show George
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1996
Hollow Point
Movie Oleg Krezinsky
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1996
We the Jury
Movie Judge Elton Roe
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1996
Goosebumps: Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes
Movie Major McCall
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1996
Maximum Risk
Movie Dmitri Kirov
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1996
Fly Away Home
Movie Dr. Killian
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1995
The Song Spinner
Movie Captain Nizzle
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1995
Goosebumps
TV show Major McCall
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1995
When the Dark Man Calls
Movie Officer Erikson
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1995
Pocahontas: The Legend
Movie Captain Newport
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1995
Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull
Movie Macleod
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1995
Tommy Boy
Movie Archer
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1995
The Outer Limits
TV show Commandant
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1994
Exotica
Movie Inspector
