
Sean Hewitt
Department: 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.
Known For

M. Butterfly
1993

The Sender
1982

Smokescreen
1988

Wild Thing
1987

Thinner
1996

Swann
1997

Barnum
1986

Made
1972

Vampire Circus
1972

My Own Country
1998

The Shower
1992

Big Zapper
1973

Crimson Peak
2015

Striking Poses
1999

Apology
1986

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985

The Ray Bradbury Theater
1985

The Adventurer
1972

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985

Read All About It!
1979

BBC Play of the Month
1965