Sean Hewitt

Sean Hewitt

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

The Sender

1982

As The Messiah

Smokescreen

1988

As Mr. Gillis

Barnum

1986

As Coley Draper

Made

1972

As Andy

My Own Country

1998

As Chester Mews

The Shower

1992

As Uncle Maury

Big Zapper

1973

As Fingers

Vampire Circus

1972

As First Soldier

Crimson Peak

2015

As Reverend

Striking Poses

1999

As Major

M. Butterfly

1993

As Ambassador's Aide

Wild Thing

1987

As Father Quinn

Thinner

1996

As "DR" Fander

Swann

1997

As Morton Jimroy

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