Reporter Liu Yuhan Jinan reported
According to reports from AFP, the British Broadcasting Corporation and many other foreign media, Canadian actor Donald Sutherland passed away in Miami, USA on June 20, local time. He was 88 years old. Long-term illness.
Donald Sutherland's career as an actor lasts for more than 60 years. He has appeared in more than 200 film and television works. His representative works include "Citizen , which won the 90th Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. Donald Sutherland is best known to Chinese audiences for his role in the comedy "Big Shot" directed by Feng Xiaogang, where his role as Mr. Taylor left a deep impression on the audience.
Donald Sutherland's son Kiefer Sutherland posted on social media on the 20th local time, saying, "It is with a heavy heart that I tell everyone that my father Donald Sutherland has passed away."
Kiefer •Sutherland said in the post, "I personally think that he is one of the most important actors in the history of film. He was never afraid of a role, whether it was a good role, a bad role or a disgusting role. He loved what he did. Career, do what you like." Kiefer Sutherland said, "He lived a wonderful life. "
Donald Sutherland was born in St. John's, New Brunswick, Canada in 1935. In 1954, he began to appear in British television and theater circles. Donald Sutherland's acting career can be described as colorful. His starring films cover comedy, war, romance, biography and other fields.
In 1970, he starred in the war comedy film "Army Field Hospital", for which he was nominated for the 28th American Film and Television Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in the Movie - Musical Comedy category.
In 1980, the movie "Ordinary People" starring him and Mary Tyler Moore was released. For this film, he was nominated for the 38th American Film and Television Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in the Movie-Drama Category.
In 1990, he starred in the love biopic "Bethune: The Growth of a Hero" which was released.
In 1995, he won the 47th Primetime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries/TV Movie for the thriller horror movie "Citizen X".
In 1998, Donald Sutherland starred in the biographical film "Never Ending." The role he played was not only the father of the protagonist, but also the guide and spiritual support of his music career. Sutherland's delicate and accurate performance was nominated for the 56th American Film and Television Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor.
In 2001, Donald Sutherland starred in the comedy movie "Big Shot" directed by Feng Xiaogang. In the film, he plays Taylor, a great director who comes to Beijing to film, and his "funeral" caused a lot of jokes.
In 2005, the movie "Pride and Prejudice" starring Donald Sutherland was released. He plays Mr. Bennet, the father of Elizabeth (played by Keira Knightley) in the film, and their scenes opposite each other are impressive.
In 2013, he starred in "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire", in which he played President Snow, who ruled the country with power.
In 2017, Donald Sutherland won the 90th Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award.
His son Kiefer Sutherland is also a famous actor and has appeared in the classic American TV series "24".
