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It's often difficult to limit a veteran actor's career down to a handful of key roles, and Donald Sutherland's seven-decade-spanning filmography is no exception — in fact, it's harder than most. As a character actor, his range was remarkable. Sutherland was equally at home in a quirky comedy as he was a dour drama or a chilling horror. Through the 70s and into the 80s, his leading man status saw him work with some of the biggest directors of the time, including Fellini, Pakula, Bertolucci, Schlesinger, Redford and Malle. From the 90s onwards, Sutherland transitioned effortlessly into being the reputable name and recognisable face that brought gravitas to any movie he showed up in, his powerful presence swinging from quiet malevolence to fatherly generosity with ease. Here are just seven films that exemplify this range, in a career studded with great performances.
