William Hutt
Actor
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, 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 Shape of Things to Come
as Lomax (voice) 1979
The Elephant Man
as Bishop How 1982
Oedipus Rex
as Chorus Leader 1957
There Was a Crooked Man
1960
Covergirl
as Alton Cockridge 1984
The Wars
as Mr. Ross 1983
Macbeth
as Ross 1964
Tennessee Williams' South
1973
The Greatest Man in the World
as General Galway 1958
Long Day's Journey Into Night
as James Tyrone 1996
Much Ado About Nothing
as Leonato 1988