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 MA in English and was working towards a PhD 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 Torontos Royal Alexandra Theatre Hemblens career in theatre included many productions at the Stratford Festival and four seasons at the renowned Shaw Festival in NiagaraontheLake He received a Dora Award nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of Dr Astrov in Torontos Tarragon Theatre production of Uncle Vanya He also received a Genie Award nomination as Best Actor in Family Viewing Hemblens 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 XFiles Hemblens 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 XMen 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