Sean Hewitt

Sean Hewitt

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.

KNOWN FOR
CREDITS
PHOTOS

TV Series

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

7.2
The Ray Bradbury Theater

The Ray Bradbury Theater

6.9
The Adventurer

The Adventurer

5.5
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

7.2
Read All About It!

Read All About It!

8
BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

5

Movies

M. Butterfly

M. Butterfly

6.6
The Sender

The Sender

5.573
Smokescreen

Smokescreen

4
Wild Thing

Wild Thing

5.6
Thinner

Thinner

5.899
Swann

Swann

2.5
Barnum

Barnum

6.7
Made

Made

5.5
My Own Country

My Own Country

4
The Shower

The Shower

4
Big Zapper

Big Zapper

4
Vampire Circus

Vampire Circus

5.8
Crimson Peak

Crimson Peak

6.658
Striking Poses

Striking Poses

5.808