Known For
Acting
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.
Movie Appearances
M. Butterfly
as Ambassador's Aide
1993
The Sender
as The Messiah
1982
Smokescreen
as Mr. Gillis
1988
Wild Thing
as Father Quinn
1987
Thinner
as "DR" Fander
1996
Swann
as Morton Jimroy
1997
Barnum
as Coley Draper
1986
Made
as Andy
1972
My Own Country
as Chester Mews
1998
The Shower
as Uncle Maury
1992
Big Zapper
as Fingers
1973
Vampire Circus
as First Soldier
1972
Crimson Peak
as Reverend
2015
Striking Poses
as Major
1999
Apology
as Custodian
1986
