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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.

Filmography
Crimson Peak poster
Crimson Peak
2015 • Reverend
Striking Poses poster
Striking Poses
1999 • Major
My Own Country poster
My Own Country
1998 • Chester Mews
Swann poster
Swann
1997 • Morton Jimroy
Thinner poster
Thinner
1996 • "DR" Fander
M. Butterfly poster
M. Butterfly
1993 • Ambassador's Aide
The Shower poster
The Shower
1992 • Uncle Maury
Smokescreen poster
Smokescreen
1988 • Mr. Gillis
Wild Thing poster
Wild Thing
1987 • Father Quinn
Barnum poster
Barnum
1986 • Coley Draper
Apology poster
Apology
1986 • Custodian
The Sender poster
The Sender
1982 • The Messiah
Big Zapper poster
Big Zapper
1973 • Fingers
Made poster
Made
1972 • Andy
Vampire Circus poster
Vampire Circus
1972 • First Soldier