Sean Hewitt
Actor
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.
Filmography
Thinner
as "DR" Fander 1996
M. Butterfly
as Ambassador's Aide 1993
Vampire Circus
as First Soldier 1972
The Sender
as The Messiah 1982
Wild Thing
as Father Quinn 1987
Striking Poses
as Major 1999
Barnum
as Coley Draper 1986
My Own Country
as Chester Mews 1998
Smokescreen
as Mr. Gillis 1988
The Shower
as Uncle Maury 1992
Big Zapper
as Fingers 1973
Swann
as Morton Jimroy 1997