| Donald Sutherland Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 3½ in |
| Weight | 96 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 17, 1935 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Date of Death | June 20, 2024 |
Donald Sutherland was a well-distinguished Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning Canadian actor who had worked in the world of film and television for more than 5 decades. A few of his most well-perceived roles were in films and shows like The Dirty Dozen (1987), M*A*S*H (1970), Klute (1971), Don’t Look Now (1973), Fellini’s Casanova (1976), 1900 (1976), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), Ordinary People (1980), and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014).
Born Name
Donald McNichol Sutherland
Nick Name
Donald
Age
He was born on July 17, 1935.
Died
Donald died on June 20, 2024, at the age of 88, in Miami, Florida, U.S. after fighting a long illness.
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Residence (Before Death)
Georgeville, Quebec, Canada
Nationality
Education
Donald completed his schooling from Bridgewater High School. Thereafter, he attended Victoria University from where he attained a double major in drama and engineering.
Later, he attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art but quit. After that, he attended Scotland’s Perth Repertory Theatre for 1 and a half years.
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father – Frederick McLea Sutherland (b.1892–d.1956)
- Mother – Dorothy Isobel McNichol (b.1894–d.1983)
- Others – Tommy Douglas (Former Father-In-Law) (Ex-Politician)
Manager
Sutherland was represented by Creative Artists Agency and Jerry Longarzo of Klevan Longarzo Vance Blumensaadt.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 3½ in or 192 cm
Weight
96 kg or 212 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Sutherland had dated –
- Lois Hardwick (1959-1966)
- Shirley Douglas (1966-1971) – They got married in 1966 and had 2 children named, Kiefer Sutherland (b. December 21, 1966) and Rachel Sutherland (b. December 21, 1966) (Production Manager). The couple got divorced in 1971.
- Jane Fonda (1970-1972)
- Francine Racette (1972-2024) – They got married in 1972 and had 3 children named, Rossif Sutherland (b. September 25, 1978), Angus Redford Sutherland (b. September 3, 1982), and Roeg Sutherland (b. February 5, 1974). The relationship ended with Sutherland’s death in June 2024.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Donald was of Scottish, German, and some English descent.
Hair Color
With age, Donald’s hair had turned white.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Often sported a thick beard
- Raised eyebrows
- Towering height and slender frame
Brand Endorsements
Donald had appeared in commercials for various brands such as –
- Simply Beverages
- Delta Air Lines
- Chrysler
- Samsung
Religion
Atheism
Donald Sutherland’s Favorite Things
- Smell – The Atlantic Ocean on the coast of Nova Scotia
Source – The Guardian
Donald Sutherland Facts
- He was raised in the town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.
- Donald’s father worked in sales and also ran a local gas, bus, and electricity company.
- Sutherland was diagnosed with rheumatic fever, hepatitis, and poliomyelitis as a child.
- He had taken up a number of odd jobs along the way and worked as a disc jockey at one point. At the age of 14, he took up the position of news correspondent at CKBW.
- He was an engineer by profession. However, since he had also graduated with a major in drama, Donald favored acting. After that, he moved to Britain in 1957 to follow his passion.
- In the past, he was a member of the comedy troupe, “UC Follies.”
- On December 18, 1978, he was honored as an officer of the Order of Canada.
- In 2000, Donald was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame.
- Donald had a home in Georgeville, Quebec.
- He named his 4 sons after the directors that he worked along with.
- In the past, Sutherland began writing blogs for The Huffington Post.
- He was given the “Academy Honorary Award” in 2017.
- Donald once stated that he trained dogs and that the best kiss of his life was at the Orly airport in 1973.
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