Celebrate the career history of Donald Sutherland, with our Donald Sutherland: Official First Day Cover. Born in 1935, Donald Sutherland is a celebrated actor known for iconic roles. With a career spanning seven decades, his enduring success exemplifies the global reach of Canadian talent.
This cover commemorates Sutherland, highlighting the significance of recognizing Canadians who excel on the international stage while staying connected to their Canadian heritage.
Donald Sutherland, born in Saint John, New Brunswick, in 1935, stands as one of the most distinguished actors of his generation. With a career spanning an impressive seven decades, he has breathed life into a diverse array of captivating characters in a multitude of films and television productions.
Donald Sutherland graduated with degrees in both engineering and drama in 1958. His passion for acting led him to England, where he pursued further studies at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Before long, he found himself on the stages of esteemed theatre companies in Perth (Scotland), and London.
Sutherland's career boasts an array of iconic roles that have left an enduring impact on film history. Fans remember him as Captain "Hawkeye" Pierce in the legendary M*A*S*H* (1970) series. His portrayal of the understated detective in Klute (1971) garnered critical acclaim, while his poignant performance as the grieving father in Ordinary People (1980) touched the hearts of audiences worldwide. An outspoken critic of the war in Vietnam, Sutherland starred opposite Jane Fonda in the anti-war documentary F.T.A. (1972). Further, Sutherland's embodiment of the villainous President Snow in The Hunger Games franchise (2012-2015) added a sinister depth to the character.
Despite achieving considerable international success, Donald Sutherland remains steadfastly proud of his Canadian heritage. He frequently returned to Canada to contribute to its cinematic landscape, earning accolades for his roles in films such as Act of the Heart (1970), Threshold (1981), and The Art of War (2000). He also had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed filmmakers like Federico Fellini and Nicolas Roeg.
Sutherland has received numerous awards, including a Genie, an Emmy, two Golden Globes, and an Honorary Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The cover showcases a portrayal of Donald Sutherland as Sgt. Oddball from the movie "Kelly's Heroes" (1970). Sutherland's side profile emerges from the left side, adorned in a brown leather jacket, a snug black hat, and an army-style "dog tag" around his neck. At the bottom, the name "Donald Sutherland" is in text, while the top right corner features the issue stamp and its cancel mark.
Positioned in the upper right of the cover and masterfully crafted by Paprika, this stamp draws inspiration from movie posters. It presents a profile of the actor during his later career against a white backdrop. Clean-shaven and exuding sophistication, Sutherland gazes to the left, wearing a dark overcoat. At the stamp's center, several of his movie titles, both in English and French, overlay his portrait, reminiscent of closing credits in cinema. The name "Donald Sutherland" aligns at the stamp's bottom in white font.
The cancel mark, a reproduction of Donald Sutherland's autograph, overlays the issue stamp in white at the top right. This cancel mark location is Saint John, New Brunswick, Sutherland's birthplace.