Donald Sutherland, the actor known for starring roles in The Hunger Games, Klute, Ordinary People, and M*A*S*H, has passed away at age 88.
Sutherland’s son, actor Kiefer Sutherland, shared the news on social media.
In the statement, Kiefer said, “With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film. Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that. A life well lived.”
ABC News reports that Sutherland was born on July 17th, 1935 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, and got his start in acting as a student. He later went on to lead a prolific career that includes nearly 150 film credits and more than 40 roles on television.
His first roles included the television series Man of the World and Suspense and later starred as Vernon L. Pinkley in the 1967 World War II classic, The Dirty Dozen.
In 1970, he played Army surgeon Hawkeye Pierce in the film version of M*A*S*H which inspired the TV series of the same name. More recently, though, he made an impact with his portrayal of Coriolanus Snow, the tyrannical president from The Hunger Games movie franchise. His final on-screen role was Judge Isaac Parker in the 2023 miniseries Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
Our thoughts are with Donald Sutherland’s friends and family during this difficult time.
James Anthony says
Donald Sutherland was a great actor and was given the highest honour for Canada, Companion of the Order of Canada and a place on the Canadian Walk of fame outside the Princess Diana Theatre. When I heard of his death I walked around the house, finger pointed out, mouth wide open and screaming, imitating his scene in the remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. A true Canadian hero with his generosity and talent
Randi Briggs says
I loved this guy. I send my deepest condolences to his family and friends.