Actor Donald Sutherland dead at age 88, his son says

Actor Donald Sutherland dead at age 88, his son says

Donald Sutherland, the enigmatic actor whose lengthy career encompassed films including "The Dirty Dozen" and "The Hunger Games," has died, his son said on June 20, 2024. Pictured: Sutherland attends the premiere of Lionsgate's "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" at Nokia Theatre L.

A. Live on November 17, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Donald Sutherland, the enigmatic Canadian actor whose lengthy career encompassed films including"The Dirty Dozen" and"The Hunger Games," has died, his son said Thursday. He was 88. "With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away," actor Kiefer Sutherland wrote on X. 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…The elder Sutherland had a distinctive look -- and piercing eyes -- that brought a depth and mystery to the huge range of roles he essayed over half a century on the big screen. He played dashing leading men as well as antiheroes and villains, most recently making a name among a new generation of fans as the evil President Snow in"The Hunger Games" franchise. "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," wrote Kiefer Sutherland. After what he himself termed a"meandering" start to his acting career, Donald Sutherland came to prominence in Robert Aldrich's"The Dirty Dozen," where 12 convicts are tasked with carrying out what appears to be a suicide mission in occupied France. Starring alongside luminaries such as Charles Bronson, Lee Marvin and Telly Savalas, Sutherland's impish charms caught the attention of producers of"MASH." The sophisticated satire on the Vietnam War, in which he was cast opposite Elliott Gould, turned Sutherland into a household name in 1970s America, and opened the door to a durable career that would see him work with some of the biggest names in show business.Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.DStv's decline: MultiChoice rethinks strategy as 400 000 subscribers jump shipRoutine to raunchy: What disabled people can teach you about having sexNews24's first edition of our new magazine is curated for those who understand luxury and want to celebrate the richness of life.A new bi-weekly newsletter by wine editor Daléne Fourie. The newsletter will serve as a guide for those who make wine, those who want to learn more about wine, and those who simply just love wine.

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