
Sean Hewitt
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
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.
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
(1982)
The Sender
as The Messiah
(1973)
Big Zapper
as Fingers
(1972)
Vampire Circus
as First Soldier
(1972)
Made
as Andy