Canadian actor
Born: July 17, 1935
Donald Sutherland is a Canadian actor with a prolific career spanning over six decades. He was born on July 17, 1935, in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Sutherland’s father was a sales manager, and his mother was a housewife. He initially studied engineering but later developed a passion for acting and attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Sutherland gained recognition for his performances in numerous iconic films. In the 1970s, he starred in critically acclaimed movies such as “MAS*H,” “Klute,” and “Don’t Look Now,” establishing himself as a versatile actor. He continued to deliver remarkable performances in the 1980s with films like “Ordinary People” and “Invasion of the Body Snatchers.”
Throughout his career, Sutherland has appeared in a wide range of genres, including drama, thriller, comedy, and science fiction. He has worked with esteemed directors such as Robert Altman, Bernardo Bertolucci, and Oliver Stone. Sutherland’s notable roles include President Snow in “The Hunger Games” film series, Captain Harris in “Animal House,” and Mr. Bennet in “Pride and Prejudice.”
His contributions to the film industry have earned him numerous awards and accolades, including a Golden Globe Award for his role in “Klute” and an Honorary Academy Award in 2017 for his remarkable career. Sutherland’s distinctive voice and commanding presence on-screen have made him a beloved and respected figure in the world of acting.
Donald Sutherland’s 5 most popular quotes
- Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves ?Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here ?Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change ?
- I have never planned anything. I have been doing this job for over 50 years. I have been paid to work with some wonderful people and it has been a huge gift, to me.
- I have no idea. I get involved because I think there’s value in the project and because I love the character that is presented to me. I love the opportunity to examine a character, and to have him examine me, live inside me and move my hands. I love that. It’s irresistible. It’s a drug.
- If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? Oh, you know something? I’m so far away from believing that it exists, and the only thing I know are jokes about it.
- We don’t have that much time left to do it. I’m 80. I wanted to be Walter Huston to his John Huston. I wanted him to direct me, not in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, but something. We’ll see. We can’t predict anything.
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