Actor Donald Sutherland dies at 88

Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, star of the films "The Hunger Games" and "Don't See Now," has died at the age of 88 after a long illness.

His son, actor Kiefer Sutherland, said: "It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally consider him one of the most important actors in the history of cinema. He came from Not intimidated by roles, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did, doing what he loved." In a career that spanned more than half a century, Sutherland gained nearly 100 credits. 200 titles.

Actor Rob Lowe, who starred alongside Sutherland in the "Salem's Lot" miniseries, called his former co-star "one of our greatest actors." "It was an honor to work with him all those years ago and I will never forget his charisma and ability," he wrote on X/Twitter.

Kerry Elwes, who co-starred in the 2001 TV movie "Uprising," said he was "devastated" by Sutherland's death. "Our hearts are breaking for you," he told Kiefer in an Instagram message. "It was a pleasure getting to know him and working with him. Please send him our love."

Born in New Brunswick, Canada, Sutherland began his career as a radio news reporter before moving to London in 1957 to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He later appeared in small roles in British films and television. His earliest notable roles were in war films, including The Dirty Dozen in 1967, and Kelly's Heroes and M*A*S*H in 1970.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recalled feeling "deeply, deeply starstruck" when he first met Sutherland. "My sympathies go out to Kiefer and the entire Sutherland family, and to all Canadians who are undoubtedly grieving, as I am right now," he said. “He was a personable, highly skilled man and a truly great Canadian artist,” he added.
President Joe Biden called Sutherland "a one-of-a-kind actor who has inspired and entertained the world for decades."
Ron Howard, who directed the 1991 movie "Back", said he was "one of the smartest, funniest, most engaging movie actors ever."
Jane Fonda co-starred with Sutherland in Alan J. Pakula's 1971 thriller "Klute," about a detective who searches for a murderer with the help of a high-priced call girl. The story of a missing person.
They dated for two years. In a tribute on Instagram, Fonda described Sutherland as a "brilliant actor" with whom she shared "quite a few adventures," including anti-Vietnam War tours in Hawaii, Japan and the Philippines Performing for active duty military personnel. "I'm heartbroken," she added.
Helen Mirren, who starred opposite Sutherland in the 2017 film "Leisure," called out her "friend" and "the smartest actor I've ever worked with" in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter One” tribute. "He had a wonderful inquiring mind and a vast knowledge of a wide variety of subjects," she said. "He combined this great intellect with a deep sensitivity and seriousness about the actor's profession. Together. “It all makes him a legend in the history of cinema. He was my colleague and became my friend. I will miss his presence in this world. M*A*S*H co-star Elliot Gould shared a statement with The Associated Press, calling Sutherland a "brother." "Losing someone like Donald Sutherland and Acting is never easy, but this one really hurt me deeply because Donald was like a brother to me and a huge part of my own career," he said.
Will Smith, who starred alongside Sutherland in Six Degrees of Separation, posted two photos from the 1993 film on Instagram with the caption: "RIP Donald."
In the 1970s, Sutherland played an IRA member in The Eagle Has Landed, a marijuana-smoking college professor in National Lampoon's Animal House, and in 1978 He played the leading role in the 2016 remake of "Invasion of the Alien Base".
In the 1980s, he played the father of a suicidal teenager in the Oscar-winning film "Normal People."
In the 2000s, he turned to television, appearing in TV series such as "Dirty Sexy Money" and "Commander in Chief."
Despite his many roles, he was never nominated for an Oscar. He received an honorary Oscar in 2017.

Sutherland was known for his political activism throughout his career, joining Fonda in protesting the Vietnam War.
He has also integrated his faith into some roles, including playing the tyrannical President Snow in "The Hunger Games: Mockingbird 2."
Sutherland told the BBC in 2015 that he hoped the film's sociopolitical message would help young fans become more aware of the world around them.
"We asked the kindest man in the world to play the most corrupt, ruthless dictator we have ever seen," The Hunger Games X's official account wrote after his death was announced.
The power and skill of Donald Sutherland's performance was such that he created yet another indelible character among the many that shaped his legendary career. We were honored to know and work with him, and our hearts go out to his family. "
He also told the BBC that the biggest change he's noticed in the industry is that actors are making "a lot of money". "I don't think people of my generation became actors to make money. I never thought about it. I was earning £8 a week here [on the London stage]." I was earning £17 a week when I was working on the play. At the time, he said he had no plans to retire from showbiz. "This is a passionate endeavor. Actor retirement is spelled 'death,'" he said. His memoir, fictional but still true, will be published in November.

Donald Sutherland: "I can tell you stories, but I'll never get another job".

(Author: Rachel Looker)

(Source: BBC News, Washington)
(Compiled by: Bai Ding)

(Editor: Jiang Qiming)

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