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 Ro
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.
Born
Sep 16, 1941
London, England, UK
Died
Nov 16, 2020
Known For
Acting
Movies
56 acting
0 crew
Popularity
0.5
Known For
Tommy Boy
1995
as Archer
Maximum Risk
1996
as Dmitri Kirov
Exotica
1994
as Inspector
Brainscan
1994
as Dr. Fromberg
Short Circuit 2
1988
as Jones
Fly Away Home
1996
as Dr. Killian
M. Butterfly
1993
as Intelligence Officer #1
Where the Truth Lies
2005
as NY Hotel Concierge
Rollerball
2002
as Serokin
Booty Call
1997
as Dr. Blade
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