David Hemblen
Sep 16, 1941 — Nov 16, 2020 (79 years)
London, England, UK
31 Movies
16 Series
David Hemblen, an actor from London, England, UK, began their career in the 1980s. Their work on X-Men, playing Magneto marked a turning point in their career. Other notable titles in their filmography include Tommy Boy and Short Circuit 2. Over more than 39 years they have gathered close to 31 films and 16 TV productions, working mainly across genres like drama, comedy.
79R.I.P.
31Movies
16Series
David Hemblen
31 Movies
16 Series
David Hemblen, an actor from London, England, UK, began their career in the 1980s. Their work on X-Men, playing Magneto marked a turning point in their career. Other notable titles in their filmography include Tommy Boy and Short Circuit 2. Over more than 39 years they have gathered close to 31 films and 16 TV productions, working mainly across genres like drama, comedy.
79 R.I.P.
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31
Movies
16
Series
Movies
Booty Call
1997
Where the Spirit Lives
1990
Maximum Risk
1996
Fly Away Home
1996
Short Circuit 2
1988
Tommy Boy
1995
Exotica
1994
The Sweet Hereafter
1997
M. Butterfly
1993
Where the Truth Lies
2005
Rollerball
2002
Speaking Parts
1990
The Adjuster
1991
TekWar: TekLords
1994
Pocahontas: The Legend
1995
I Love a Man in Uniform
1993
Brainscan
1994
Hollow Point
1996
Mesmer
1994
Redwall: The Movie
2000
Valentine's Day
1998
Family Viewing
1987
Come Again in Spring
2007
Norman's Awesome Experience
1989
Replikator
1994
TV Shows
Yin Yang Yo!
2006
Earth: Final Conflict
1997
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
1987
Tales from the Cryptkeeper
1993
The Adventures of Timothy Pilgrim
1975
La Femme Nikita
1997
X-Men
1992
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
2001
Salem Witch Trials
2003
Goosebumps
1995
Counterstrike
1990
The Outer Limits
1995
Silver Surfer
1998
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
Little Men
1998
American Playhouse
1982
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Where the Truth Lies
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Come Again in Spring
Death (Voice)
2007
Film
Yin Yang Yo!
Night Master (voice)
2006–
TV
Where the Truth Lies
NY Hotel Concierge
2005
Film
Salem Witch Trials
John Proctor
2003
TV
Rollerball
Serokin
2002
Film
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
Lewis Hewitt
2001–2002
TV
Redwall: The Movie
Asmodeus (voice)
2000
Film
Little Men
Mr. Able Jennings
1999
TV
Silver Surfer
Husserl (voice)
1998
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is David Hemblen still alive?
David Hemblen passed away on November 16, 2020 at age 79.
What are the most famous roles of David Hemblen?
David Hemblen is best known for roles in Tommy Boy, Short Circuit 2, Maximum Risk.
How many movies has David Hemblen been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1987), David Hemblen has appeared in 56 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was David Hemblen's first movie?
The career of David Hemblen began with Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania (1987).
What is David Hemblen's most recent movie or series?
David Hemblen's most recent release is Come Again in Spring, which premiered on August 27, 2007.
What TV shows has David Hemblen appeared in?
On television, David Hemblen has appeared in X-Men, Goosebumps, La Femme Nikita, The Twilight Zone.
David Hemblen
1941-09-16 · 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 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.