Donald Sutherland, legendary actor, dies at 88
At the age of 88, Canadian actor Donald Sutherland has passed away, as confirmed by his son Kiefer, who referred to him as "one of the most important actors in the history of cinema." Sutherland's extensive career spanned over 200 projects, working alongside renowned directors such as Federico Fellini and Bernardo Bertolucci. He made his film debut in Italy with Il castello dei morti vivi (1964) and rose to prominence in 1970 with M*A*S*H, which earned the Palme d'Or. His filmography includes notable titles like Animal House (1978), JFK (1991), and the Hunger Games series, where he played President Snow. His recent roles featured in Ella & John – The Leisure Seeker and HBO's The Undoing. Sutherland had a profound bond with Italy and Venice.
Key facts
- Donald Sutherland died at age 88.
- His son Kiefer announced the death on social media.
- He worked with Federico Fellini, Bernardo Bertolucci, Paolo Virzì, and Giuseppe Capotondi.
- Before acting, he was a disc jockey, newsreader, and studied engineering at the University of Toronto.
- His film debut was in Il castello dei morti vivi (1964).
- He gained fame in M*A*S*H (1970), which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes and an Oscar.
- He played President Snow in The Hunger Games saga, inspired by Bashar al-Assad.
- Recent works include Ella & John – The Leisure Seeker and HBO's The Undoing.
Entities
Artists
- Donald Sutherland
- Kiefer Sutherland
- Federico Fellini
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Paolo Virzì
- Giuseppe Capotondi
- Luciano Ricci
- Lorenzo Sabatini
- Robert Altman
- Richard Hooke
- Oliver Stone
- Clint Eastwood
- Robert Redford
- Helen Mirren
- Nicole Kidman
- Hugh Grant
- Susanne Bier
- Ernest Hemingway
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- University of Toronto
- HBO
- La Stampa
- Artribune
- Mostra del Cinema di Venezia
- Festival di Cannes
Locations
- Canada
- Hollywood
- Italy
- Venice