He was the acting version of a chameleon, I can't tell you how many times I've watched a movie and said to myself: "Of course, Sutherland is in this movie."
RIP
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There will be so many deserving tributes to Donald Sutherland in the days ahead, here is my peek behind the curtain: a friendship that started at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, where Donald was part of the broadcast of the opening ceremony. 🧵 1/7
He was supposed to leave after a few days, but he was having so much fun that he just stayed, and no one had the guts to tell him he had to leave our hotel, The Wedgewood, which the network had booked exclusively. I saw him and his wife around, but they stayed to themselves. 2/7
On the third day of the Games, I got Scotty Bowman a guest pass to the hotel. When Donald saw him come in, he joined us for breakfast, where he and Scotty bonded over hockey, baseball, sports and the many people they both knew from Montreal. It was amazing to witness. 3/7
From that day on, Donald and I had breakfast together and even attended some Olympic events when I had time off. My mom, a huge fan of his, was very impressed, and thought this was the pinnacle of my career. When I told him that, he said: “Well, say hello to her for me.” 4/7
Sure enough, the next day I was in the hotel lobby on the phone with her and said “Donald Sutherland said to say hello.” My Mom, ever dubious, said “No he didn’t.” “He did,” I said, exasperated. Suddenly, there was a tap on my shoulder, Donald was standing right behind me. 5/7
He gestured for me to hand him the phone, I whispered her name and he said to her in that unmistakable voice: “Hello Florence, this is Donald Sutherland. You should be very proud of your son.” There was a long pause and he said “Hello?” I was afraid she had fallen over dead. 6/7
My Mom was completely rattled, but they had a brief chat, he winked and handed me the phone back. One of my favourite memories of the Vancouver Games was getting to know him and his wife Francine, who was also lovely. I’m thinking of her and Donald’s family today. 7/7
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195 roles, so way too many to mention, but was Night at the Museum, Oz the Great and Powerful, That Thing You Do! and Demolition Man. Guest-starred in just about every tv show you can think of, including the Sopranos, JAG, the Practice, Six Feet Under, Agents of SHIELD, and so many more.
RIP
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195 roles, so way too many to mention, but was Night at the Museum, Oz the Great and Powerful, That Thing You Do! and Demolition Man. Guest-starred in just about every tv show you can think of, including the Sopranos, JAG, the Practice, Six Feet Under, Agents of SHIELD, and so many more.
RIP
His role on Six Feet Under was heartbreaking.
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You know how you have comfort food? Bill Cobbs was a comfort actor for me. He kind of always played the same slightly cantankerous, but sweet character but he was always good.
You know how you have comfort food? Bill Cobbs was a comfort actor for me. He kind of always played the same slightly cantankerous, but sweet character but he was always good.
His voice was so distinct. I know exactly what you mean.
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195 roles, so way too many to mention, but was Night at the Museum, Oz the Great and Powerful, That Thing You Do! and Demolition Man. Guest-starred in just about every tv show you can think of, including the Sopranos, JAG, the Practice, Six Feet Under, Agents of SHIELD, and so many more.
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When I first read this I thought it said "Bill Cosby". Alas, I was mistaken.
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