Donald Sutherland's biography
Donald McNichol Sutherland is 87 years old actor born at Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. He was born on Wednesday 17th of July 1935. According to year of birth 1935 Donald belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 17th of July means Donald is Cancer. Cancer is a watery sign. They are very friendly and show motherly love to everyone. According to ascendant calculator, an important trait of these natives is their sensitive nature.Donald was married 2 times.
Donald McNichol Sutherland's spouse
He is married to Francine Racette
He is white canadian. Donald is citizen of Canada. Donald is atheist. Donald´s primary profession is to be actor. You can know Donald also as film actor, voice actor, spokesperson, film producer, character actor, stage actor, peace activist. He is recently known as television actor.
Donald Sutherland's dad
Donald Sutherland's father's name is Frederick McLea Sutherland.
Donald Sutherland's mom
Donald Sutherland's mother's name is Dorothy Isobel McNichol.
Donald Sutherland's family
Donald Sutherland's wife
She is known as film actor. Donald´s wife was born on Tuesday 23rd of September 1947 in Joliette.
Donald Sutherland's ex wifes
Shirley Douglas
Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas have been together since 1966 for 4 years. She is known as stage actor. His ex wife was born on Monday 2nd of April 1934 in Weyburn. Donald´s ex wife died on Sunday 5th of April 2020 in Toronto. Shirley Douglas was 85 years old, when this happened.
He has 2 sons.
Donald Sutherland's son: Kiefer Sutherland
Donald Sutherland's son's name is Kiefer Sutherland. He is known as actor. Donald´s son was born on Wednesday 21st of December 1966.
Donald Sutherland's son: Rossif Sutherland
Donald Sutherland's son's name is Rossif Sutherland. Rossif is known as actor. Donald´s son was born on Monday 25th of September 1978 in Vancouver.
Donald Sutherland's schools
We found 5 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, University of Toronto, Victoria University, Victoria College, British Columbia, Bridgewater Junior Senior High School.
Detailed informations about Donald´s schools
- Grew up in the town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, where he also graduated from high school.
- Attended and graduated from Bridgewater High School in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.
Donald Sutherland's career
His main focus is to be actor. He is famous thanks to Kelly's Heroes. You could see him also in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Citizen X.
Is Donald Sutherland gay ?
Donald is known to be straight.
Awards and competitions
Donald Sutherland's Awards
- He and Kiefer Sutherland are both Emmy Award winners. He won in 1996 for Citizen X (1995), and ten years later, Kiefer won for 24 (2001).
- He was awarded a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto, Ontario in 2000.
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7024 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on January 26, 2011.
Donald Sutherland's Nominations
- He was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for work MASH in 1970
- He was nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for work Don't Look Now in 1974
- He was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for work Ordinary People in 1980
- He was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for work Citizen X in 1995
- He was nominated for National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor for work Without Limits in 1998
- He was nominated for Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for work Aurora Borealis in 2006
- Donald was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for work Human Trafficking in 2006
- He was nominated for Teen Choice Award for Best Villain for work The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in 2014
- Donald was nominated for MTV Movie Award for Best Villain for work The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in 2014
- Donald was nominated for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor for work Lock Up in 1990
What else you don't know about Donald Sutherland ?
Donald´s middle name is McNichol. He likes to spend time in: Canada.
What Donald Sutherland has done for a first time
- At age 14, his first part-time job was as a news correspondent for local radio station, CKBW.
- Even though he receives top billing in The Day of the Locust (1975), he does not appear in the film for the first 42 minutes.
- Has starred on the television series Commander in Chief (2005) with Leslie Hope. During the first season of 24 (2001), Leslie Hope played the wife of his son, Kiefer Sutherland.
- Twice, he has played a father grieving over a young son of his drowning: first, in Ordinary People (1980) second, in Forsaken (2015).
Donald Sutherland's quotes
- I was up for a great part but they told me: "Sorry, you're the best actor but this part calls for a guy-next-door type. You don't look as if you've ever lived next door to anyone."
- When you're working for a good director, you become subjective and submissive. You become his concubine. All that you're seeking is his pleasure.
- [on his early roles] Well, I was always cast as an artistic homicidal maniac. But at least I was artistic!
- [on his breakup with Jane Fonda] It was a wonderful relationship right up to the point we lived together.
Donald Sutherland's height, body shape, eye color
Lets describe how Donald Sutherland looks. We will focus on Donald´s height, body shape, eye color and hair color. He is tall as 6' 4" (193 cm). Body build is average. Donald´s eyes are tinted blue. His hair is shade of grey.