Sean Hewitt

Acting

Sean Hewitt

20 credits

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

Filmography

Crimson Peak
2015Crimson Peak
as ReverendMovie
Striking Poses
1999Striking Poses
as MajorMovie
My Own Country
1998My Own Country
as Chester MewsMovie
Swann
1997Swann
as Morton JimroyMovie
Thinner
1996Thinner
as "DR" FanderMovie
M. Butterfly
1993M. Butterfly
as Ambassador's AideMovie
The Shower
1992The Shower
as Uncle MauryMovie
Smokescreen
1988Smokescreen
as Mr. GillisMovie
Wild Thing
1987Wild Thing
as Father QuinnMovie
Barnum
1986Barnum
as Coley DraperMovie
Apology
1986Apology
as CustodianMovie
The Sender
1982The Sender
as The MessiahMovie
Read All About It!
1979Read All About It!
as Duneedon / Mayor Don EdenTV
Big Zapper
1973Big Zapper
as FingersMovie
Made
1972Made
as AndyMovie
Vampire Circus
1972Vampire Circus
as First SoldierMovie