Donald Sutherland, who sadly passed away this week, had a staggering net worth thanks to his role in the popular Hunger Games series and a career spanning several decades.
The Canadian actor and anti-war campaigner passed away at 88 due to an unspecified, long-term illness. In his forthcoming memoir, Made Up, But Still True, he will delve into his past experiences with infantile paralysis, rheumatic fever, and spinal meningitis.
As per CelebrityNetWorth.com, the actor, who shot to fame in the 1960s, was worth around $60million (£47m) at the time of his death. Some of his most notable films include Kelly’s Heroes, The Dirty Dozen, and MASH.
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It is believed that Sutherland received between $1m (£790k) and £5m (£395k) for his role in the first Hunger Games film. Besides this, it is known that he earned $40,000 as an upfront payment for his appearance in Animal House, reports the Mirror US.
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Later, after the film’s massive success, he reportedly received more than $18m (£14m).
He would also have received hefty paycheques from The Italian Job, Cold Mountain, Fierce People, Commander-in-chief, and Pride and Prejudice.
One of his more recent roles was in Fool’s Gold, where he portrayed the role of Nigel Honeycut, the multi-millionaire. He also would have amassed his wealth from lending his voice for the commercial of Volvo automobiles as well as several other commercials on radio and television.
The Hollywood icon also built and designed his Santa Monica beach house in the 1980s with Realtor.com estimating his property is worth around $3.5m (£2.7m). It was announced earlier this year that the LA beach front home was available to rent for a lofty $12,000 (£9,400) per month, fully furnished with sea views.
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Sutherland decided to head to Britain in 1957 where he studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He then went on to spend a year at the Perth Repertory Theatre in Scotland before gaining roles in British TV and films.
He racked up an impressive 200 film and TV credits throughout his career. His big break in movies came with Robert Aldrich’s star-packed 1967 World War II drama The Dirty Dozen, playing Vernon Pinkley opposite Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, George Kennedy and Telly Savalas.
Kiefer Sutherland, the son of the late great Donald Sutherland, has shared a touching tribute to his father. Posting a poignant black and white photo of the pair, he expressed: “With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film. Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that. A life well lived.”
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