Sean Hewitt
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
BBC Play of the Month
TV • 1965
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
TV • 1985
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
TV • 1985
The Ray Bradbury Theater
TV • 1985
The Adventurer
TV • 1972
Crimson Peak
MOVIE • 2015
Thinner
MOVIE • 1996
Read All About It!
TV • 1979
M. Butterfly
MOVIE • 1993
Smokescreen
MOVIE • 1988
The Shower
MOVIE • 1992
Apology
MOVIE • 1986
Barnum
MOVIE • 1986
My Own Country
MOVIE • 1998
Made
MOVIE • 1972
Wild Thing
MOVIE • 1987
Vampire Circus
MOVIE • 1972
Striking Poses
MOVIE • 1999