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Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJuly 17, 1935
Age90
BirthplaceSaint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Zodiac SignCancer - (see also Donald Sutherland's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacPig
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForNotable for his roles in films such as 'M*A*S*H', 'Klute', 'Don't Look Now', 'Ordinary People', and 'The Hunger Games' series.

Intro

Donald Sutherland is an acclaimed Canadian actor known for his versatile performances across film and television, with a career spanning over six decades. He has appeared in numerous critically and commercially successful films and is regarded as one of the most respected actors of his generation.

Early Life & Background

Donald Sutherland was born to Dorothy Isobel McNichol and Frederick McLea Sutherland. He studied at Victoria College, University of Toronto, where he initially began acting in radio plays before moving to London, England to pursue formal acting training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Career Highlights

  • Breakout role as Hawkeye Pierce in 'M*A*S*H' (1970)
  • Critically acclaimed performance in 'Klute' (1971)
  • Starred in iconic films such as 'Don't Look Now' (1973), 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' (1978), and 'Ordinary People' (1980)
  • Played President Snow in 'The Hunger Games' film series (2012–2015)
  • Recipient of multiple awards including an Honorary Academy Award (2017)

Trivia

  • Father of actor Kiefer Sutherland.
  • Was awarded the Order of Canada in 1978.
  • Has never been nominated for a competitive Academy Award despite his celebrated career.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Donald Sutherland?

Donald Sutherland is 90 years old.

When was Donald Sutherland born?

Donald Sutherland was born the 17 July 1935.

Where is Donald Sutherland from?

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.

On His Birth-Day

About July 17th, 1935, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 17, 1935, the last known survivor of the Atlantic slave trade, known as 'Momma,' passed away in Liberia. Her death marked the end of an era, as she was one of the few remaining individuals who had firsthand experience of the brutal transatlantic slave trade. This event highlighted the historical significance of slavery and its lasting impact on society.
  • Day of the week: July 17th, 1935 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: Top Hat directed by Mark Sandrich

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Sutherland
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Donald-Sutherland
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000661/