Known For
Acting
Born
May 02, 1920
Died
Jun 27, 2007
Credits
22 titles
William Hutt
Biography
William Hutt, born in 1920 in Toronto, crafted a distinguished career rooted in Canada's theatre scene. Opting for a quieter path, he joined the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, becoming an integral part since its inception in 1953. Renowned for his iconic Shakespearean roles like Hamlet and Lear, he periodically explored film and television, showcasing his talent in performances like Tiny Alice on Broadway and Long Day’s Journey Into Night. After 37 seasons at Stratford, he retired in 2005 with a reprisal of Prospero in The Tempest, marking a celebrated legacy. Hutt, an influential mentor, shaped the careers of numerous Canadian performers like Colm Feore and Christopher Plummer, leaving an indelible mark on the theatre. He was slated to return to Stratford in 2007 but had to cancel due to health reasons. Graduating from the University of Toronto in 1949, he impacted the theatrical world through his 130 productions over 39 seasons at Stratford.
Known For
Filmography
The Trojan Horse
Miles Fortnum
The Statement
Le Moyne
Slings & Arrows
Charles
Twice in a Lifetime
Lionel
Emily of New Moon
Reverend Pitch
Long Day's Journey Into Night
James Tyrone
Much Ado About Nothing
Leonato
Covergirl
Alton Cockridge
The Wars
Mr. Ross
The Elephant Man
Bishop How
The Shape of Things to Come
Lomax (voice)
The First Night of 'Pygmalion'
George Bernard Shaw
The National Dream
John A. Macdonald
The Starlost
Dr. Pete Marshall
Tennessee Williams' South
Henry V
Chorus
Macbeth
Ross
Cyrano De Bergerac
Le Bret
There Was a Crooked Man
The Greatest Man in the World
General Galway
Oedipus Rex
Chorus Leader
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Ross