Sean Hewitt
Known For: 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.
Filmography
2015
- Crimson Peak as Reverend
1999
- Striking Poses as Major
1998
- My Own Country as Chester Mews
1997
- Swann as Morton Jimroy
1996
- Thinner as "DR" Fander
1993
- M. Butterfly as Ambassador's Aide
1992
- The Shower as Uncle Maury
1988
- Smokescreen as Mr. Gillis
1987
- Wild Thing as Father Quinn
1985
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Ralph Elenson
- The Ray Bradbury Theater as Dr. Burleigh
1982
- The Sender as The Messiah
1979
- Read All About It! as Duneedon / Mayor Don Eden
1973
- Big Zapper as Fingers
1972
- The Adventurer as Marco
- Vampire Circus as First Soldier
- Made as Andy
1965
- BBC Play of the Month as Vernon