
William Hutt
Acting
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Acting Credits
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 wit...
Known For
Filmography

The Trojan Horse
2008
as Miles Fortnum

The Statement
2003
as Le Moyne

Slings & Arrows
2003
as Charles

Twice in a Lifetime
1999
as Lionel

Emily of New Moon
1998
as Reverend Pitch

Long Day's Journey Into Night
1996
as James Tyrone

Much Ado About Nothing
1988
as Leonato

Covergirl
1984
as Alton Cockridge

The Wars
1983
as Mr. Ross

The Elephant Man
1982
as Bishop How
W.O. Mitchell: Novelist in Hiding
1980
as (voice)

The Shape of Things to Come
1979
as Lomax (voice)
The First Night of 'Pygmalion'
1975
as George Bernard Shaw

The National Dream
1974
as John A. Macdonald

Tennessee Williams' South
1973

The Starlost
1973
as Dr. Pete Marshall

Henry V
1967
as Chorus

Macbeth
1964
as Ross
Cyrano De Bergerac
1962
as Le Bret

There Was a Crooked Man
1960
The Greatest Man in the World
1958
as General Galway

Oedipus Rex
1957
as Chorus Leader

Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Ross

Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Le Bret