Sean Hewitt

Sean Hewitt

Personal Details

Parents
  • Lena 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.

Career

1999
Striking Poses
Striking Poses as Major
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1998
My Own Country
My Own Country as Chester Mews
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1997
Swann
Swann as Morton Jimroy
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1992
The Shower
The Shower as Uncle Maury
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1989
The Long Road Home
The Long Road Home as Joe Gruebner
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1988
Smokescreen
Smokescreen as Mr. Gillis
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The Ray Bradbury Theater
The Ray Bradbury Theater as Dr. Burleigh
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1987
Wild Thing
Wild Thing as Father Quinn
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1986
Barnum
Barnum as Coley Draper
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1982
The Sender
The Sender as The Messiah
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1980
Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave
Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave as The Doctor
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1973
Big Zapper
Big Zapper as Fingers
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1972
The Fast Kill
The Fast Kill as Gamal
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