Donald Sutherland

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Recent Role:
Bartholomew on The Pillars of the Earth
Gender:
Male
Born:
7-17-1934
Birthplace:
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Birth Name:
Donald McNichol Sutherland
AKA:
Donald McNichol Sutherland, Donald McNichol
Donald was born in Sain John, New Brunswick, Canada to Dorothy McNichol and Frederick Sutherland, with Scottish roots on his mother's side. He grew up in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. His mother was a mathematics teacher, and his father was head of the local bus, gas and electric company. As a child he suffered from polio, hepatitis and rheumatic fever.



He studied at Victoria College, University of Toronto where he graduated in Engineering and Drama. They then went to London to study at the Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.











More At first he worked in the UK, on TV and Film, working with Christopher Lee, and venturing into the war film genre. A gradual build up in his career resulted in his ultimate great success and reputation as a Hollywood Great.



Donald's first wife was Lois Hardwick, and they were married for 7 years (1959-1966). He had twins with his second wife, Shirley Douglas (1966-1970) (Kiefer and Rachel), and three sons with his current wife, Francine Racette (Rossif, Angus and Roeg), whom he has been married to since 1972. Shirley's father was Tommy Douglas, acclaimed Member of the Canadian House of Commons.



As of 2008, Donald has a home in Georgeville, Quebec.

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    Awesome actor, I particulary enjoy him in movies like "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" or "The Dirty Dozen" he is the father of Kiefer, and I must say that he is really talented, he really got into acting, and I simply must say that his style is something unique and well way beyond out of place. He is simply awesome.

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    A fabulous, wonderful, exceptional actor. He is one of the greatest actor you can find on this planet. His role on "The dirty Dozen" was probably one of my favorite ever since it was the first time I was seeing him.

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    Oh my goodness, this guy is AMAZING! hide show

    I've seen Donald in Pride and Predjudice, and Commander in Chief... Oh yeah, and his voice in that orange juice commercial!

    He's an amazing bad guy in Commander in Chief, and an amazing sweetie as Mr. Bennett in Pride and Predjudice, he was definently one of my favorites in that movie... especially with those hysterical sideburns! I think they are way cool. I love his seen with Elizabeth at the end, when he cries a little. Pure genius. Plus his voice is just so cool... In the orange juice commercial! It's just so distinctive, you know right away it's him.... Definently one of the greats.

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