Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland was a Canadian actor known for his tall, gaunt frame and ability to play both leading men and character roles across six decades.

His films include *M*A*S*H*, *Klute*, *Don't Look Now*, *Ordinary People*, and *The Hunger Games* series.

Father of actor Kiefer Sutherland.

He died in 2024.

Canadian

Toronto

Ontario's capital city

Order of Canada · honorary Oscar · Academy Award

actor

filmography

Listed screen credits

role · cast · screen · characterization · method acting · talent · credits · audition · scene · script

dramatic

emotional

Showing strong feelings

tragic · expressive · profound · moving · suspenseful · riveting · heart-wrenching · nuanced · layered · haunting

presence

magnetic

Attracting iron or attention

enigmatic · intense · distinctive · towering · gravitas · screen presence · memorable · striking · imposing · authoritative

Categories
Opposites
cultural positioning

Donald SutherlandJohn Wayne

Pat Boone · Ronald Reagan · Charlton Heston · Bob Hope · Rock Hudson

acting style and screen presence

Donald SutherlandRobin Williams

Jim Carrey · Adam Sandler · Will Ferrell · Jack Black · Leslie Nielsen

Family

Donald, Sutherland, southern, southerly, southerner, land, landed, landing, landlord

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G