William Hutt

Known for ActingBorn 1920-05-02Died 2007-06-27

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Tennessee Williams' South

The Greatest Man in the World

Much Ado About Nothing

Emily of New Moon

The National Dream

Henry V

Cyrano De Bergerac

Hallmark Hall of Fame

The Starlost

Slings & Arrows

Macbeth

There Was a Crooked Man

Twice in a Lifetime

Oedipus Rex

The Elephant Man

The Statement

The Wars

Covergirl

The Trojan Horse

The Shape of Things to Come

Long Day's Journey Into Night

The First Night of 'Pygmalion'