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Acting
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Sean Hewitt

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.
Crimson Peak poster

Crimson Peak

as Reverend
2015
Striking Poses poster

Striking Poses

as Major
1999
My Own Country poster

My Own Country

as Chester Mews
1998
Swann poster

Swann

as Morton Jimroy
1997
Thinner poster

Thinner

as "DR" Fander
1996
M. Butterfly poster

M. Butterfly

as Ambassador's Aide
1993
The Shower poster

The Shower

as Uncle Maury
1992
Smokescreen poster

Smokescreen

as Mr. Gillis
1988
Wild Thing poster

Wild Thing

as Father Quinn
1987
Barnum poster

Barnum

as Coley Draper
1986
Apology poster

Apology

as Custodian
1986
The Sender poster

The Sender

as The Messiah
1982
Big Zapper poster

Big Zapper

as Fingers
1973
Made poster

Made

as Andy
1972
Vampire Circus poster

Vampire Circus

as First Soldier
1972