Cast & creator
David Hemblen
Best known for The Outer Limits, American Playhouse, The Twilight Zone
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.
56
film credits
22
television credits
78
1975–2007 · acting roles
6.6
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (78)
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The Outer Limits
Commandant
1995
American Playhouse
Reverend Buckley
1982
The Twilight Zone
1985
La Femme Nikita
George
1997
Earth: Final Conflict
Jonathan Doors
1997
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Andrew Walker
1985
Goosebumps
Major McCall
1995
X-Men
Magneto (voice)
1992
Heritage Minutes
MacLeod
1991
Yin Yang Yo!
Night Master (voice)
2006
Forever Knight
1992
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
Lewis Hewitt
2001
Counterstrike
Milos Janzan
1990
Silver Surfer
Husserl (voice)
1998Silver Surfer
The Supreme Intelligence (voice)
1998
Witchblade
2001
Tales from the Cryptkeeper
The Vaultkeeper (voice)
1993
Little Men
Mr. Able Jennings
1998
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
Lord Dredd/Dr. Lyman Taggart
1987
Maximum Risk
Dmitri Kirov
1996
Fly Away Home
Dr. Killian
1996
Tommy Boy
Archer
1995
Short Circuit 2
Jones
1988
Rollerball
Serokin
2002
Where the Truth Lies
NY Hotel Concierge
2005
Salem Witch Trials
John Proctor
2003
Booty Call
Dr. Blade
1997
M. Butterfly
Intelligence Officer #1
1993
Hot Shots
Sebastian
1986
Exotica
Inspector
1994
Brainscan
Dr. Fromberg
1994
The Sweet Hereafter
Abbott Driscoll
1997
Where the Spirit Lives
Reverend Buckley
1990
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission
Lord Dread
1987
Jane Doe
Phelps
2001
Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II
Mr. Ivanov
1997
In Defense of a Married Man
Collin Barrie
1990
Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story
Judge
1999
Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer
Munro
1993
The Piano Man's Daughter
Dr. Warren
2003
Model by Day
Captain
1994
I Love a Man in Uniform
Father
1993
TekWar
Insp. Winterguild
1994
The Defenders: Choice of Evils
1998
The Adjuster
Bert, the head censor
1991
Crime in Connecticut: The Story of Alex Kelly
1999
The Adventures of Timothy Pilgrim
Zachariah Gibson
1975
When the Dark Man Calls
Officer Erikson
1995
Goosebumps: Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes
Major McCall
1996
Basements
Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room")
1987
Pocahontas: The Legend
Captain Newport
1995
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Raid on Volcania
Lord Dread
1987
Hollow Point
Oleg Krezinsky
1996
Speaking Parts
The Producer
1990
TekWar: TekLords
Insp. Winterguild
1994
The First Circle
1992
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Future Force Training - Skill Level 1
Lord Dread
1987
Firing Squad
Sgt. Mortlake
1991
We the Jury
Judge Elton Roe
1996
Redwall: The Movie
Asmodeus (voice)
2000
Mesmer
Doctor Ingenhousz
1994
The Last 100 Days
1999
Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull
Macleod
1995
Captain Power: The Beginning
Lord Dread
1991
Straight Line
Detective Hargrove
1989
Thunder Point
Sir Francis
1998
Journey to the Planets
Commander (voice)
1993
Valentine's Day
Jennings
1998
Norman's Awesome Experience
Septimus Fabius
1989
Sarabande
Bert
1997
Family Viewing
Stan
1987Sam's Army
1999
Deliberate Intent
Judge Luttig
2000
The Song Spinner
Captain Nizzle
1995
Replikator
Police Chief Rinehart
1994Man and Cat
Hunter
2001Lifeline to Victory
Oldbest
1993
Come Again in Spring
Death (Voice)
2007