Sean Hewitt

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

Acting

1993

M. Butterfly

as

Ambassador's Aide

1982

The Sender

as

The Messiah

1988

Smokescreen

as

Mr. Gillis

1987

Wild Thing

as

Father Quinn

1996

Thinner

as

"DR" Fander

1997

Swann

as

Morton Jimroy

1986

Barnum

as

Coley Draper

1972

Made

as

Andy

1973

Big Zapper

as

Fingers

1992

The Shower

as

Uncle Maury

1998

My Own Country

as

Chester Mews

1972

Vampire Circus

as

First Soldier

2015

Crimson Peak

as

Reverend

1999

Striking Poses

as

Major

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as

Ralph Elenson

The Ray Bradbury Theater

as

Dr. Burleigh

The Adventurer

as

Marco

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as

Danny Mosely

Read All About It!

as

Duneedon / Mayor Don Eden

Production

Crew

Directing