Donald Sutherland was a widely-known Canadian actor who had worked in films for more than seven decades with a prolific career and many notable performances. Here are ten of his most acclaimed and significant films

1. MAS*H (1970)
   • Directed by Robert Altman, MAS*H is a 1970 American dark war comedy film that became one of the biggest films of the early 1970s, it received an award for best-adapted screenplay
   • Sutherland stars as Captain Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce, a role that brought him significant recognition
2. Don’t Look Now (1973)
   • Directed by Nicolas Roeg, it is a psychological horror film known for its editing style and controversial sex scene.
   • Sutherland stars as John Baxter, a grieving father encountering mysterious events in Venice.
3. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
   • This sci-fi horror classic directed by Philip Kaufman, based on the novel The Body Snatchers has received varied reviews as its reviews have improved in subsequent years
   • Sutherland as Matthew Bennell, a health inspector facing a terrifying alien invasion.
4. Klute (1971)
   • Directed by Alan J. Pakula, it is an epic psychological thriller it was a critical and commercial success. Jane Fonda won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a neurotic prostitute who, against her will, becomes emotionally involved with a reserved detective.
   • Sutherland stars alongside Jane Fonda in this neo-noir thriller as John Klute, a private detective investigating a missing person case.
5. Ordinary People (1980)
   • Directed by Robert Redford, this American drama movie to received critical and commercial success. Reviewers praised Redford’s direction, Sargent’s screenplay, and the performances of the cast it garnered six nominations at the 53rd Academy Awards, winning four Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor for Hutton.
   • Sutherland is Calvin Jarrett, a father trying to hold his family together after a tragic loss.
6. The Dirty Dozen (1967)
   • Directed by Robert Aldrich, Sutherland plays Vernon Pinkley in this iconic World War II action film about a group of convicted soldiers on a suicide mission. The film was a box office success and won the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing at the 40th Academy Award in 1968.
7. A Dry White Season (1989)
   • Directed by Euzhan Palcy, a drama movie where Sutherland portrays Ben du Toit, a white South African teacher who becomes an anti-apartheid activist. The film was released at a time when South Africa was undergoing great political upheaval and regular demonstrations. The film itself was initially banned by South African censors.
8. Kelly’s Heroes (1970)
   • Directed by Brian G. Hutton, this American war film features Sutherland as Oddball, a quirky tank commander during World War II. The film received mostly positive reviews. It was voted number 34 in the channel’s 100 Greatest War Films of All Time it was re-released again on June 1, 2010, this time as a Blu-ray Region.
9. Pride & Prejudice (2005)
   • Directed by Joe Wright, the romantic drama star Sutherland plays Mr. Bennet, the father of the protagonist Elizabeth Bennet, in this adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel. movie was successful at the box office, grossing $121.6 million worldwide on a budget of $28 million, The film received positive reviews from critics upon release as also won several awards.
10. The Hunger Games series (2012-2015)
    • Directed by Gary Ross (first film), Francis Lawrence (subsequent films), Sutherland is memorable as President Coriolanus Snow, the ruthless leader of Panem in this dystopian saga. Several critics have reviewed the film favorably and compared it with others The website Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 84% with an average score of 7.3/10, based on 315 reviews. The website’s critical consensus reads, “Thrilling and superbly acted, The Hunger Games captures the dramatic violence, raw emotion, and ambitious scope of its source novel.