THE late Donald Sutherland was considered Hollywood royalty, following a career that spanned five decades.
We take a look at his life in the spotlight and his greatest roles.
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What was Donald Sutherland’s background?
Donald is a Canadian actor born July 17, 1935, which made him 88-years-old at the time of his death on June 20, 2024.
He shot to fame in 1967 in the movie The Dirty Dozen.
He enjoyed a long career which saw him star in big Hollywood blockbusters and high-profile TV shows.
He married three times.
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His first wife was Lois Hardwick from 1959-1966, then he married Shirley Douglas from 1966-1970.
Donald and Shirley had twins, fellow Hollywood actor Kiefer Sutherland and his sister Rachel.
His last wife was Francine Racette whom he wed in 1972.
The couple had three sons, Rossif, Angus and Roeg.
In 2018, he starred in the TV show Trust, about the John Paul Getty III kidnapping and his family’s response.
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What movies and TV shows did Donald Sutherland star in?
Donald starred in numerous hit movies, these include:
- Hunger Games (2012)
- The Leisure Seeker (2017)
- Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
- M*A*S*H (1970)
- Kelly’s Heroes (1970)
- The Italian Job (2003)
- Pride & Prejudice (2005)
- Animal House (1978)
- The Dirty Dozen (1967)
- Don’t Look Now (1973)
- The Eagle Has Landed (1976)
What was the last movie Donald Sutherland starred in?
Donald Sutherland’s final on-screen role was as the no-nonsense Judge Isaac Parker in the 2023 Western television miniseries “Lawmen: Bass Reeves,” opposite star David Oyelowo.
First look at new BBC drama Trust with Donald Sutherland
