David Hemblen

David Hemblen

Deceased · Born: Sep 16, 1941 · Died: Nov 16, 2020

Personal Details

BornSep 16, 1941 London, England, UK
Spouse
  • ?

  • Lyn Wright

Biography

David Hemblen, a renowned British actor, was born in the bustling city of London, England in the year 1941. As a young man, he relocated to Toronto, Canada, where he pursued his passion for theatre by studying the art form. His academic endeavors earned him a Master of Arts degree in English, which served as a solid foundation for his future endeavors.

Throughout his illustrious career, Hemblen was actively involved in a wide range of productions, including television series and films. In the realm of Canadian television, he appeared in notable shows such as Earth: Final Conflict, A Nero Wolfe Mystery, and La Femme Nikita. His impressive portfolio also includes appearances in numerous US films, including Maximum Risk, The Sweet Hereafter, Where the Truth Lies, Speaking Parts, and Family Viewing.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Hemblen led a fulfilling personal life. He resided in Toronto with his two loyal canine companions and would often embark on an annual winter trip to his second home in the picturesque south of France.

The actor's family life was also filled with joy and love. He was the proud father of one daughter, Kate, who followed in his footsteps and became an actress herself. Moreover, Hemblen was a doting grandfather to his two adorable grandchildren.

Career

2007
Come Again in Spring
Come Again in Spring as Death (Voice)
2006
Yin Yang Yo!
Yin Yang Yo! as Night Master (voice)
2005
Where the Truth Lies
Where the Truth Lies as NY Hotel Concierge
2003
2002
Rollerball
Rollerball as Serokin
Salem Witch Trials
Salem Witch Trials as John Proctor
2001
Jane Doe
Jane Doe as Phelps
2000
Redwall: The Movie
Redwall: The Movie as Asmodeus (voice)
Deliberate Intent
Deliberate Intent as Judge Luttig
Common Ground
Common Ground as Chester Burroughs
Earth: Final Conflict
Earth: Final Conflict as Jonathan Doors
1998
Protector
Protector as Jennings
Thunder Point
Thunder Point as Sir Francis
The Sweet Hereafter
The Sweet Hereafter as Abbott Driscoll
Booty Call
Booty Call as Dr. Blade
1996
Maximum Risk
Maximum Risk as Dmitri Kirov
Hollow Point
Hollow Point as Oleg Krezinsky
Fly Away Home
Fly Away Home as Dr. Killian
We the Jury
We the Jury as Judge Elton Roe
1995
Pocahontas: The Legend
Pocahontas: The Legend as Captain Newport
The Song Spinner
The Song Spinner as Captain Nizzle
When the Dark Man Calls
When the Dark Man Calls as Officer Erikson
Tommy Boy
Tommy Boy as Archer
1994
Exotica
Exotica as Inspector
Brainscan
Brainscan as Dr. Fromberg
Mesmer
Mesmer as Doctor Ingenhousz
TekWar
TekWar as Insp. Winterguild
Replikator
Replikator as Police Chief Rinehart
TekWar: TekLords
TekWar: TekLords as Insp. Winterguild
Tales from the Cryptkeeper
Tales from the Cryptkeeper as The Vaultkeeper (voice)
1993
M. Butterfly
M. Butterfly as Intelligence Officer #1
Model by Day
Model by Day as Captain
The Adjuster
The Adjuster as Bert, the head censor
1990
Where the Spirit Lives
Where the Spirit Lives as Reverend Buckley
1989
Speaking Parts
Speaking Parts as The Producer
Straight Line
Straight Line as Detective Hargrove
1988
1987
Basements
Basements as Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room")
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future as Lord Dredd/Dr. Lyman Taggart