DONALD SUTHERLAND 1935 – 2024

By SNN.BZ STAFF

Donald Sutherland (1935–2024): A Versatile Star

Donald Sutherland, the acclaimed Canadian-born actor, passed away in Miami after a long illness at the age of 88. His legacy spans a wide range of iconic films and memorable performances:

Early Career:
- Sutherland’s early roles included “The Dirty Dozen” (1967), where he left an indelible mark.
- He portrayed Hawkeye Pierce in “MAS*H” and Sgt. Oddball in “Kelly’s Heroes” (1970).
- Notably, he played John Klute in the haunting thriller “Klute” (1971).
Memorable Moments:
- His scream in “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (1978) became an enduring internet meme.
- As a pot-smoking professor in “National Lampoon’s Animal House” (1978), he brought humor to the screen.
- In “Ordinary People,” he portrayed a father navigating family struggles.
Later Career:
- Sutherland continued to shine in the ’90s with roles in “JFK,” “Backdraft,” and “A Time to Kill.”
- As President Coriolanus Snow in “The Hunger Games,” he won a Teen Choice Award for Best Villain.
Accolades:
- Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Awards for “Citizen X” (1995).
- Honorary Academy Award in 2017.
- A Golden Globe nomination in 2020 for “The Undoing.”
Legacy:
- Canada Post honored him with a stamp in 2023.
- His activism and talent left an indelible mark on Hollywood.
- Survived by his children, including actors Kiefer Sutherland and Rossif Sutherland.