Biography

Donald Sutherland

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Donald Sutherland is a Canadian actor who is famous for appearing in The Dirty Dozen, and The Hunger Games. He is a multi-talented actor who equally adapts to portraying benevolent family patriarchs and heinous villains.

Early Life

Donald McNichol Sutherland is known by his stage name as Donald Sutherland who was born on 17 July 1935. This 80-year-old man's birthplace is located in Saint John, New Brunswick Canada holding Canadian nationality as his identity.

Donald's mother's name is Dorothy Isobel who was born in 1982 and later died in 1956. Similarly, the name of his father is Fredrick McLea Sutherland who was born in 1894 and died later in 1983. Donald's father was working in sales and used to run the local gas within the local areas as well as running electricity and Bus Company. His ancestry belongs to English, German and Scottish descent.

Educational Details

Donald's schooling was completed at Bridgewater High School and later he joined Victoria College. Donald later also studied at the University of Toronto during the very time. Donald is a double degree holder in the subject of engineering and drama.

In addition to this Donald though had a degree in engineering changed his mindset and started again studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts as soon as he left Canada and moved on to Britain in the year 1957. 

Donald Sutherland's Career

Donald has spent around 50 years of his time in the film industry working as a Canadian actor. Donald is currently living in Gerogeville, Quebec and this legendary personality started his early career at the beginning of the year 1972. 

 Donald spent half of his time working in Perth Repertory Theatre in the very time which was located in Scotland and he began his career working in small roles and guest appearances. 

Net Worth and Salary

Additionally, the current story of his salary and net worth is also absolute. His net worth is dictated to be around 60 million American dollars estimated in the year 2022.

Married Thrice

Donald's affair stories are much opened and he has shared about his married life and dating with his girlfriends among the media.

For the very first time, he had an affair with Lois Hardwick and they got married in the year 1959 but due to high misunderstanding, the couple had their divorce in the year 1996.

Along with this he again had an affair with Shirley Douglas in the year 1966 but this also did not work out as spouses and that led to getting a divorce in the year 1970.

Children Of Donald

For the last time he mentioned his affair to Francine Racette and they got married in the year 1972. His bio has a clear description that this couple has not been rumored to divorce yet and he is also the father of his children names Kiefer, Rachel, Roeg, and Angus. Currently, he is balanced with his career and married life with his spouse side by side.

Age, Body Measurements, and Other Facts

  • Age: As of 2019, Donald Sutherland is 83 years old. 
  • Birth Sign: Cancer
  • Height: Donald's height is 6 feet 4 inches tall and his height is his basic trademark. 
  • Weight: His body weight is around 89 kg (196 lbs).