Sean Hewitt

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.

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Representative Works

Crimson Peak
Crimson Peak
6.7
/ English
Thinner
Thinner
5.9
/ English
M. Butterfly
M. Butterfly
6.6
/ English
Palais Royale
Palais Royale
5.5
/ English
Barnum
Barnum
7.0
/ English
The Sender
The Sender
5.6
/ English
My Own Country
My Own Country
4.5
/ English
Wild Thing
Wild Thing
5.7
/ English
The Shower
The Shower
4.4
/ English
Vampire Circus
Vampire Circus
5.9
/ English
Big Zapper
Big Zapper
4.0
/ English
Striking Poses
Striking Poses
5.9
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Crimson Peak
2015Nominee

Best Performance

Crimson Peak

Thinner
1996Nominee

Best Performance

Thinner

M. Butterfly
1993Nominee

Best Performance

M. Butterfly

Career Highlights

Palais Royale
1988Highlight

Best Performance

Palais Royale

Barnum
1986Highlight

Best Performance

Barnum