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Born on July 17, 1935, Donald McNichol Sutherland was a prominent Canadian actor whose career spanned over six decades. With a plethora of accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and the prestigious Academy Honorary Award in 2017, Sutherland was renowned for his significant contribution to the film industry. He is often touted as one of the best actors never nominated for an Academy Award. Sutherland was also a notable anti-war activist during the Vietnam War era.
Sutherland starred in a broad range of films and television series throughout his career, earning acclaim for his performances in classics like The Dirty Dozen (1967), MAS*H (1970), Kelly's Heroes (1970), and the trending franchise The Hunger Games (2012–2015). He also delivered remarkable performances on television in productions like Citizen X (1995) and Path to War (2002). Sutherland was honored with prestigious titles including an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1978 and was promoted to Companion in 2019. He was also inducted into the Canadian Walk of Fame in 2000 and Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011. He was the father of Kiefer, Rossif, and Angus Sutherland who followed in his footsteps as actors.
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Given Name: Donald McNichol Sutherland
Born: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Citizenship: Canada
Birthday: July 17, 1935
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1960-2023
Children: 5
Spouses: Lois May Hardwick, Shirley Douglas, Francine Racette
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor)
Without LimitsMiranda's Victim
Mr. Harrigan's Phone
Moonfall
F.T.A.
The Burnt Orange Heresy
Ad Astra
American Hangman
Measure of a Man
The Leisure Seeker
Basmati Blues
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
The Calling
The Best Offer
The Eagle
The Mechanic
Fierce People
Aurora Borealis
An American Haunting
American Gun
Pride & Prejudice
The Italian Job
Da wan
Without Limits
Six Degrees of Separation
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Backdraft
A Dry White Season
Revolution
Heaven Help Us
The Disappearance
Eye of the Needle
Ordinary People
The Great Train Robbery
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
The Eagle Has Landed
The Day of the Locust
Don't Look Now
Johnny Got His Gun
Klute
Kelly's Heroes
MASH
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