
Acting
Born May 2, 1920
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.

The Statement
2003

Long Day's Journey Into Night
1996

Much Ado About Nothing
1988

Covergirl
1984

The Wars
1983

The Elephant Man
1982

The Shape of Things to Come
1979

Tennessee Williams' South
1973

Henry V
1967

Macbeth
1964
Cyrano De Bergerac
1962

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

Oedipus Rex
1957