
Sean Hewitt
Known for department: Acting
Biography
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.
Known for

M. Butterfly
1993Ambassador's Aide
The Sender
1982The Messiah
Smokescreen
1988Mr. Gillis
Wild Thing
1987Father Quinn
Thinner
1996"DR" Fander
Swann
1997Morton Jimroy
Barnum
1986Coley Draper
Made
1972Andy
Vampire Circus
1972First Soldier
My Own Country
1998Chester Mews
The Shower
1992Uncle Maury
Big Zapper
1973Fingers
Crimson Peak
2015Reverend
Striking Poses
1999Major