William Hutt
Born: 1920-05-02
Died: 2007-06-27
Known For: Acting
Biography
William Hutt, born in 1920 in Toronto, crafted a distinguished career rooted in Canada's theatre scene. Opting for a quieter path, he joined the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, becoming an integral part since its inception in 1953. Renowned for his iconic Shakespearean roles like Hamlet and Lear, he periodically explored film and television, showcasing his talent in performances like Tiny Alice on Broadway and Long Day’s Journey Into Night. After 37 seasons at Stratford, he retired in 2005 with a reprisal of Prospero in The Tempest, marking a celebrated legacy. Hutt, an influential mentor, shaped the careers of numerous Canadian performers like Colm Feore and Christopher Plummer, leaving an indelible mark on the theatre. He was slated to return to Stratford in 2007 but had to cancel due to health reasons. Graduating from the University of Toronto in 1949, he impacted the theatrical world through his 130 productions over 39 seasons at Stratford.
Filmography
2008
- The Trojan Horse as Miles Fortnum
2003
- Slings & Arrows as Charles
- The Statement as Le Moyne
1999
- Twice in a Lifetime as Lionel
1998
- Emily of New Moon as Reverend Pitch
1996
- Long Day's Journey Into Night as James Tyrone
1988
- Much Ado About Nothing as Leonato
1984
- Covergirl as Alton Cockridge
1983
- The Wars as Mr. Ross
1982
- The Elephant Man as Bishop How
1979
- The Shape of Things to Come as Lomax (voice)
1974
- The National Dream as John A. Macdonald
1973
- The Starlost as Dr. Pete Marshall
- Tennessee Williams' South
1967
- Henry V as Chorus
1964
- Macbeth as Ross
1962
- Cyrano De Bergerac as Le Bret
1958
- The Greatest Man in the World as General Galway
1957
- Oedipus Rex as Chorus Leader
1951
- Hallmark Hall of Fame as Ross