Sean Hewitt

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19

Gender

Male

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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.

Known For

Crimson Peak
6.7%

Crimson Peak

Oct 13, 2015

Thinner
5.9%

Thinner

Oct 25, 1996

M. Butterfly
6.6%

M. Butterfly

Oct 1, 1993

Vampire Circus
5.8%

Vampire Circus

Apr 30, 1972

The Sender
5.7%

The Sender

Oct 22, 1982

The Ray Bradbury Theater
6.9%

The Ray Bradbury Theater

May 21, 1985

Wild Thing
5.9%

Wild Thing

Apr 17, 1987

Striking Poses
5.8%

Striking Poses

Apr 27, 1999

Barnum
6.7%

Barnum

Nov 30, 1986

The Adventurer
5.5%

The Adventurer

Sep 29, 1972

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Acting

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
1986
Barnum as Coley Draper
1985
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Ralph Elenson
1985
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Danny Mosely
1985
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
Made as Andy
1972
The Adventurer as Marco
1972
Vampire Circus as First Soldier
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