RIP Lord Magneto..we'll miss you the most

[R=G]

X-Men: The Animated Series’ Magneto, David Hemblen, Dies at 79

David Hemblen, the accomplished actor who was beloved for his iconic voice performance as Magneto in the X-Men Animated Series, has passed away.

David Hemblen, the actor whose measured, distinguished performance as Magneto on X-Men: The Animated Series endeared him to a generation of fans, passed away on November 16 at the age of 79.
Hemblen was also well regarded for his performance as the Resistance leader Jonathan Doors on the first four seasons of the syndicated science fiction television series, Earth: Final Conflict (which was developed based off of ideas of Star Trek's Gene Roddenberry).

Born in England, Hemblen immigrated to Canada with his family to Canada when he was a teenager. He initially attended college in the pursuit of a classical education. He received an M.A. in English and was trying for a Ph.D. in Medieval Studies when he began acting. He was spotted in a student production by a representative of the Royal Shakespeare Company and soon, Hemblen was part of the inaugural acting company of Theatre Toronto in 1967. Among the other actors in the company were legendary Canadian actors like Barbara Hamilton, Terry Tweed and the late, great John Colicos (who would later voice Apocalypse alongside Hemblen on X-Men: The Animated Series).

Hemblen was so good in the role that Bryan Singer at least considered casting Hemblen in the 2000 live action X-Men film, but Hemblen was filming Earth: Final Conflict at the time (and it is unclear just how seriously Singer really considered Hemblen for the role).
In his obituary that ran in the Toronto Star, Hemblen's family noted that donations in the name of David Hemblen can be made to Actor's Fund of Canada.

However, he will forever be remembered for his brilliant performance as Magneto on X-Men: The Animated Series. As CBR's Gene Kendall once remarked in a review, "He isn’t a ranting lunatic or a mustache-twirling Hanna-Barbara villain; Hemblen brings integrity to the role and knows just how 'dramatic' these lines should sound. It’s very easy to imagine Hemblen’s voice when reading the dialogue Chris Claremont gave the character."
Here is one of Magneto's most memorable speeches from the series, brilliantly delivered by Hemblen...

 

[ORDER_66]

damn... 79 years old...

 

[KillerB88]

I wish I could neg you. I thought Ian McKellen had died.

 

[R=G]

I wish I could neg you. I thought Ian McKellen had died.

Hes not more legendary than this Magneto. This one had the Chris Claremont aura for the duration.

 

[Rekkapryde]

Hes not more legendary than this Magneto. This one had the Chris Claremont aura for the duration.

kinda agree.

But Ian is a legend in his own right. How old is that mufukka now?

 

[R=G]

kinda agree.

But Ian is a legend in his own right. How old is that mufukka now?

Probably 80 plus...

 

[KillerB88]

Hes not more legendary than this Magneto. This one had the Chris Claremont aura for the duration.

I'm wasn't speaking on who was the better Magneto. It's like when Alan Rickman passed and creating a post with either Professor Snape and Hans G in the title. I just thought he was speaking to the actor playing the character dying.

 

[010101]

rest up*

 

[Neuromancer]

rip. Magnus.

 

[JuvenileHell]

Man the worst part of growing older is seeing all of your childhood heroes pass

 

[JuvenileHell]

This....THIS is why I've always sided with magneto

 

[AquaCityBoy]

A lot of those X-Men voice actors have been dying recently.

 

[JuvenileHell]

A lot of those X-Men voice actors have been dying recently.

Cyclops, now magneto I hope Wolverine is healthy

 

[HipHopStan]

How old is that mufukka now?

The great Sir Ian Mckellen is 81 years young.

 

[peppe]

I wish I could neg you. I thought Ian McKellen had died.

Breh i came here like

Rip either way