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William Hutt
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,…
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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.
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2008
The Trojan Horse
TV show Miles Fortnum
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2003
The Statement
Movie Le Moyne
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2003
Slings & Arrows
TV show Charles
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1999
Twice in a Lifetime
TV show Lionel
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1998
Emily of New Moon
TV show Reverend Pitch
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1996
Long Day's Journey Into Night
Movie James Tyrone
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1988
Much Ado About Nothing
Movie Leonato
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1984
Covergirl
Movie Alton Cockridge
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1983
The Wars
Movie Mr. Ross
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1982
The Elephant Man
Movie Bishop How
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1980
W.O. Mitchell: Novelist in Hiding
Movie (voice)
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1979
The Shape of Things to Come
Movie Lomax (voice)
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1975
The First Night of 'Pygmalion'
Movie George Bernard Shaw
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1974
The National Dream
TV show John A. Macdonald
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1973
The Starlost
TV show Dr. Pete Marshall
- 1973
More credits
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1967
Henry V
Movie Chorus
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1964
Macbeth
Movie Ross
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1962
Cyrano De Bergerac
Movie Le Bret
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1960
There Was a Crooked Man
Movie
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1958
The Greatest Man in the World
Movie General Galway
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1957
Oedipus Rex
Movie Chorus Leader
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1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV show Ross
