Sean Hewitt
ActingBiography
Sean Kenneth Hewitt, born on October 4, 1935, in Matheson, Ontario, Canada, was an actor, producer, and vibrant soul known for his infectious laugh. He discovered his passion for acting in night classes, leading him to London, UK, where he met his wife Claire. His career spanned film, TV, and the West End stage, notable for works like Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret alongside Judi Dench, and the cult horror film The Sender. He is known for his contributions to various productions, including "Battlefield Earth" (2000), "Crimson Peak" (2015), and his involvement in the Canadian educational television series "Read All About It!" (1979). In his 70s, he ventured into film production, creating Carry Me Home for Showtime and establishing EmChris Films. After the end of his marriage, Sean embarked on a new journey as a Gay man, championing LGBTQ rights in New York City. Hewitt passed away on June 6, 2019, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, leaving behind a legacy within the entertainment industry.
Movies
(15 total)
Crimson Peak
as Reverend
Thinner
as "DR" Fander
M. Butterfly
as Ambassador's Aide
Vampire Circus
as First Soldier
The Sender
as The Messiah
Wild Thing
as Father Quinn
Striking Poses
as Major
Barnum
as Coley Draper
Apology
as Custodian
My Own Country
as Chester Mews
Smokescreen
as Mr. Gillis
The Shower
as Uncle Maury
Big Zapper
as Fingers
Swann
as Morton Jimroy
Made
as Andy
TV Shows
(6 total)
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Ralph Elenson
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Danny Mosely
The Ray Bradbury Theater
as Dr. Burleigh
BBC Play of the Month
as Vernon
The Adventurer
as Marco
Read All About It!
as Duneedon / Mayor Don Eden