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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Filmography

View BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

1965Series
5.0
View The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1985Series
7.2
View The Ray Bradbury Theater
The Ray Bradbury Theater

The Ray Bradbury Theater

1985Series
6.9
View The Adventurer
The Adventurer

The Adventurer

1972Series
5.5
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Crimson Peak

Crimson Peak

2015Film
6.7
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Thinner

Thinner

1996Film
5.9
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Read All About It!

Read All About It!

1979Series
7.3
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Wild Thing

Wild Thing

1987Film
5.6
View The Sender
The Sender

The Sender

1982Film
5.6
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Vampire Circus

Vampire Circus

1972Film
5.8
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Striking Poses

Striking Poses

1999Film
5.8
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M. Butterfly

M. Butterfly

1993Film
6.6