Personal Info
William Hutt
Acting
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, s…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Statement
as Le Moyne
Long Day's Journey Into Night
as James Tyrone
Much Ado About Nothing
as Leonato
Covergirl
as Alton Cockridge
The Wars
as Mr. Ross
The Elephant Man
as Bishop How
The Shape of Things to Come
as Lomax (voice)
Tennessee Williams' South
Henry V
as Chorus
Macbeth
as Ross
TV Shows
The Trojan Horse
as Miles Fortnum · 2 ep.
Slings & Arrows
as Charles · 6 ep.
Twice in a Lifetime
as Lionel · 1 ep.
Emily of New Moon
as Reverend Pitch · 1 ep.
The National Dream
as John A. Macdonald · 7 ep.
The Starlost
as Dr. Pete Marshall · 1 ep.
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Le Bret · 1 ep.