Roland Hewgill was a renowned Canadian actor, primarily associated with the esteemed Stratford Festival, where he began his career in 1954. Born in Montreal, Quebec, on February 11, 1929, Hewgill spent his formative years in Kingston, Ontario, before joining the Stratford Festival, a move that would shape his future as a stage actor.
Throughout his illustrious career, Hewgill took on a wide range of roles at the Stratford Festival, including Antonio in The Merchant of Venice, Uncle Ben in Death of a Salesman, Ferdinand in The Duchess of Malfi, Jaques in As You Like It, Cornwall in King Lear, and Creon in Oedipus Rex. His repertoire also extended to other esteemed theatres, where he portrayed notable characters such as Phil Hogan in A Moon for the Misbegotten, Relling in The Wild Duck, Dr. Rank in A Doll's House, and Andrey Bottvinik in A Walk in the Woods.
Hewgill's impressive stage performances earned him recognition, including a Dora Mavor Moore Award as Best Actor in a Featured Role in 1986 for his outstanding performance in A Moon for the Misbegotten. He was also a shortlisted nominee for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play in 1988 for Play Memory.
In addition to his stage work, Hewgill made significant contributions to television, starring as Bob Lipton in the comedy-drama series Airwaves. He also appeared in several films, including John and the Missus and Beautiful Dreamers. Hewgill's film performances did not go unnoticed, as he was a shortlisted Genie Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor at the 8th Genie Awards in 1987 for John and the Missus.
Roland Hewgill's legacy as a talented and versatile actor continues to be celebrated, with his impressive body of work serving as a testament to his dedication and passion for his craft.
