William Hutt
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 2, 1920
- Died
- June 27, 2007
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.
Filmography
The Statement 2003
as Le Moyne
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
W.O. Mitchell: Novelist in Hiding 1980
as (voice)
The Shape of Things to Come 1979
as Lomax (voice)
- The First Night of 'Pygmalion'
The First Night of 'Pygmalion' 1975
as George Bernard Shaw
Tennessee Williams' South 1973
Actor
Henry V 1967
as Chorus
Macbeth 1964
as Ross
- Cyrano De Bergerac
Cyrano De Bergerac 1962
as Le Bret
There Was a Crooked Man 1960
Actor
- The Greatest Man in the World
The Greatest Man in the World 1958
as General Galway
Oedipus Rex 1957
as Chorus Leader
Credits from TMDB.