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Sean Hewitt

Sean Hewitt

Acting

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

20 Works
BBC Play of the Month
5.3

BBC Play of the Month

1965

tv

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
7.2

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1985

tv

The Ray Bradbury Theater
6.9

The Ray Bradbury Theater

1985

tv

Crimson Peak
6.7

Crimson Peak

2015

movie

The Adventurer
6.2

The Adventurer

1972

tv

Thinner
5.9

Thinner

1996

movie

M. Butterfly
6.6

M. Butterfly

1993

movie

Read All About It!
7.5

Read All About It!

1979

tv

The Sender
5.7

The Sender

1982

movie

Apology
5.1

Apology

1986

movie

Vampire Circus
5.9

Vampire Circus

1972

movie

Wild Thing
5.7

Wild Thing

1987

movie