Known for

Acting

Sean Hewitt

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.

Titles

BBC Play of the Month

Series • 1965

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Series • 1985

The Ray Bradbury Theater

Series • 1985

Crimson Peak

Movie • 2015

The Adventurer

Series • 1972

Thinner

Movie • 1996

M. Butterfly

Movie • 1993

Barnum

Movie • 1986

Vampire Circus

Movie • 1972

The Sender

Movie • 1982

Apology

Movie • 1986

Striking Poses

Movie • 1999

Wild Thing

Movie • 1987

Big Zapper

Movie • 1973

My Own Country

Movie • 1998

Made

Movie • 1972