Sean McCann

TV Actor

Birthday September 24, 1935

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Carbonear, Canada

DEATH DATE Jun 13, 2019 (83)

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About

Successful Canadian actor with a career span of over 40 years who received the Earle Grey Award in 1989 for his work in television. He amassed over 150 acting credits throughout his long career. His final role was playing the shopkeeper in the 2021 movie Defining Moments. 

Before Fame

He was great at sports as a child often playing in competitive baseball and he started his adult life studying at London's St. Peter's Seminary to become a priest.

Trivia

He was involved in politics when he ran against Roy McMurty in the 1979 provincial election for Ontario.

Family Life

He had five granddaughters: Sophie, Jacqueline, Madeleine, Amelie and Kathleen.

Associated With

He co-starred with Miranda Richardson in the film, Swann for which he received a Genie Award nomination in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role category.