Portrait of Sean Hewitt

Sean Hewitt

Acting

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

2015
Crimson Peak

as Reverend

1999
1998
My Own Country

as Chester Mews

1997
Swann

as Morton Jimroy

1996
Thinner

as "DR" Fander

1993
M. Butterfly

as Ambassador's Aide

1992
The Shower

as Uncle Maury

1988
Smokescreen

as Mr. Gillis

1987
Wild Thing

as Father Quinn

1986
Barnum

as Coley Draper

1985
1982
The Sender

as The Messiah

1979
Read All About It!

as Duneedon / Mayor Don Eden

1973
Big Zapper

as Fingers

1972
Made

as Andy

1972
1972
Vampire Circus

as First Soldier