Known for

Acting

Born

May 2, 1920

Died

Jun 27, 2007 (aged 87)

William Hutt

William Hutt, born in 1920 in Toronto, crafted a distinguished career rooted in Canada's theatre scene. Opting for a quieter path, he joined the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, becoming an integral part since its inception in 1953. Renowned for his iconic Shakespearean roles like Hamlet and Lear, he periodically explored film and television, showcasing his talent in performances like Tiny Alice on Broadway and Long Day’s Journey Into Night. After 37 seasons at Stratford, he retired in 2005 with a reprisal of Prospero in The Tempest, marking a celebrated legacy. Hutt, an influential mentor, shaped the careers of numerous Canadian performers like Colm Feore and Christopher Plummer, leaving an indelible mark on the theatre. He was slated to return to Stratford in 2007 but had to cancel due to health reasons. Graduating from the University of Toronto in 1949, he impacted the theatrical world through his 130 productions over 39 seasons at Stratford.

Titles

The Starlost

Series • 1973

Slings & Arrows

Series • 2003

Emily of New Moon

Series • 1998

The Statement

Movie • 2003

The Shape of Things to Come

Movie • 1979

There Was a Crooked Man

Movie • 1960

The Elephant Man

Movie • 1982

Oedipus Rex

Movie • 1957

Macbeth

Movie • 1964