Donald's Broadway Work includes:

Buck White as Black Man, Honey Man and Jive in 1969.
Lolita as Humbert Humbert in 1981. (edit) In the early 70s, Donald was involved in the anti-war movement, protesting against Vietnam, alongside celebrites such as Jane Fonda, Peter Boyle and Howard Hesseman. They staged a show called Free the Army, known by the servicemen as F*ck the Army. Donald co-wrote, co-produced and co-directed a movie version of the show, but it is difficult to come by now. (edit) He had discussed the possibility of playing Jack Bauer's father in 24 with his son, Kiefer. But once they both discovered the father would attempt to kill the son, they decided it was a bad idea. (edit) Sutherland's distinctive voice has been used in many radio and television commercials, including those for Volvo automobile (edit) He played the part of fellow countryman, Canadian Norman Bethune, a physician, humanitarian and hero in China with whom he identified, in two separate biographical films in 1977 and 1990. (edit) Both Sutherland and Alan Alda, who took up the role of Hawkeye in the TV version of "M*A*S*H" (1972) suffered from polio as children. (edit) Played together with his son Kiefer Sutherland in two movies: Max Dugan Returns (1983) and A Time to Kill (1996) where they play enemies (edit) Between 1958 & 1960 he went to England and studied acting at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) (edit) Movie Salaries

Steelyard Blues (1973) - $100,000.
Animal House (1978) - $40,000. (edit) He was featured in the computer game Conspiracy (digitized video and sound). (edit) He was originally cast as Franklyn Madson in Dead Again (1991), but was eventually replaced by Derek Jacobi.

He turned down starring in The Sweet Hereafter (1997) because the salary was too low. His role eventually went to Ian Holm. (edit) His height is 6'4" (1.93 m), and being very tall, he has long since had a habit of slouching over so he could meet other actors eye to eye. (edit) Sutherland provides voiceovers in promos for ABC's Nightline. (edit) Had a near death experience in 1979 when he was ill with meningitis. Doctors told him he had died for a time and he claims to have had an out of body experience. (edit) By the time he was 14, he had become a radio DJ. (edit) Awards

BAFTAs
Best Actor for Steelyard Blues (1974) (Nomination).
Best Actor for Don't Look Now (1974) (Nomination).

Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special for Citizen X (1995) (Won).
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for Human Trafficking (2006) (Nomination).

Golden Globes
Best Motion Picture Actor in a Musical or Comedy for M*A*S*H (1971) (Nomination).
Best Motion Picture Actor in a Drama for Ordinary People (1981) (Nomination).
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, MiniSeries or Motion Picture Made for TV for Citizen X (1996) (Won).
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for Without Limits (1999) (Nomination).
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for Human Trafficking (2006) (Nomination).
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for Commander in Chief (2006) (Nomination).
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for Dirty Sexy Money (2008) (Nomination). (edit) He grew up in the town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia where he also graduated from high school. (edit) His first part-time job was as a news correspondent for local radio station, CKBW. (edit) He was a member of "UC Follies" comedy troupe in Toronto. (edit) He is an Officer of the Order of Canada. (edit) He studied at Victoria College, University of Toronto (where he was expelled from residence for throwing a sink out of a window) eventually graduating with a double major in engineering and drama. (edit)

(on philanthropy)
Donald: I know a bunch of people who have a lot of money. They certainly feel their power, but they feel an obligation to participate economically and socially in the community that they live in. Money is a means to survive. But it's also a gift to be able to give back to the less fortunate. (edit) (on what his children mean to him)
Donald: The last three kids I had I delivered them and nothing looks as good or smells as good as your own baby's poop. With every other baby it stinks like what it is. You're just, 'Oh, it's so good!' (edit) (on acting)
Donald: I have never planned anything. I have been doing this job for over 50 years. I have been paid to work with some wonderful people and it has been a huge gift, to me. I love grabbing my wife and going to a distant location to film. (edit) (on his son, Kiefer's, jail time in early 2008)
Donald: When he would call, you weren't prepared and when I got to speak to him I didn't get to say everything I wanted to. I wrote to him every other day though. (edit) Donald: In America, I get mistaken as an Englishman. In England I get mistaken as an American. But I'm a Canadian, in my heart and soul. (edit) (Speaking of his early roles)
Donald Sutherland: Well, I was always cast as an artistic homicidal maniac. But at least I was artistic! (edit) (on why he wanted to get involved with "The Italian Job")
Donald Sutherland: Underlying it was shooting in Venice again after 30 years, because I shot a film there called Don't Look Now with Julie Christie, directed by Nic Roeg. (edit) (on what has been the guiding light in his career)
Donald Sutherland: You have a little bit of talent, a certain amount of good fortune and a lot of hard work in pursuit of whatever truth you can find in it, and if you are really lucky, a terrific partner and I have that and those four things worked out for me. (edit)