Sean Hewitt

Sean Hewitt

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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.

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Known For

Crimson Peak
Crimson Peak

2015

as Reverend

Thinner
Thinner

1996

as "DR" Fander

Apology
Apology

1986

as Custodian

M. Butterfly
M. Butterfly

1993

as Ambassador's Aide

Vampire Circus
Vampire Circus

1972

as First Soldier

Striking Poses
Striking Poses

1999

as Major

Big Zapper
Big Zapper

1973

as Fingers

Swann
Swann

1997

as Morton Jimroy

Wild Thing
Wild Thing

1987

as Father Quinn

The Shower
The Shower

1992

as Uncle Maury

My Own Country
My Own Country

1998

as Chester Mews

Barnum
Barnum

1986

as Coley Draper

The Sender
The Sender

1982

as The Messiah

Smokescreen
Smokescreen

1988

as Mr. Gillis

Made
Made

1972

as Andy