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Sean Hewitt
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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
Reverend
Thinner
"DR" Fander
M. Butterfly
Ambassador's Aide
Vampire Circus
First Soldier
The Sender
The Messiah
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Ralph Elenson
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Danny Mosely
The Ray Bradbury Theater
Dr. Burleigh
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Crimson Peak MOVIE | Reverend |
| 1999 | Striking Poses MOVIE | Major |
| 1998 | My Own Country MOVIE | Chester Mews |
| 1997 | Swann MOVIE | Morton Jimroy |
| 1996 | Thinner MOVIE | "DR" Fander |
| 1993 | M. Butterfly MOVIE | Ambassador's Aide |
| 1992 | The Shower MOVIE | Uncle Maury |
| 1988 | Smokescreen MOVIE | Mr. Gillis |
| 1987 | Wild Thing MOVIE | Father Quinn |
| 1986 | Barnum MOVIE | Coley Draper |