Rossif Sutherland
Rossif Sutherland (born September 25, 1978) is a Canadian actor. He, along with his brothers Angus and Roeg and half-brother Kiefer, are the sons of Donald Sutherland.
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Born | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | September 25, 1978
Alma mater | Princeton University |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2003–present |
Spouse |
Celina Sinden (m. 2016) |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | Donald Sutherland Francine Racette |
Relatives |
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Early life and education
Sutherland was born in Vancouver,[1] but lived in Paris, France, from age seven.[2] He is the second son of Canadian actors Donald Sutherland and Francine Racette,[1] brother of actor Angus Sutherland and Roeg Sutherland, and paternal half-brother of actor Kiefer Sutherland and his twin sister Rachel Sutherland.[3] He was named after director Frédéric Rossif.[4]
He studied philosophy at Princeton University.[2]
Career
He has appeared in films such as Timeline (as François Dontelle),[2] and Red Doors (as Alex). He had a recurring role on the television show ER during its tenth season.[1] Sutherland had a small role in the TV series Monk in the episode "Mr. Monk and the Other Detective,"[2] as well as a guest appearance in several episodes of Season 5 of the TV series Covert Affairs.[5]
Sutherland has since appeared in the movie Poor Boy's Game[6] with Danny Glover and Flex Alexander and also in the 2009 comedy/drama, High Life,[7] with Timothy Olyphant, Russell Peters, Greg Germann. He appeared with his father Donald in the 2010 Comedy The Con Artist directed by Risa Bramon Garcia.[2]
In 2012, he joined the cast of the television show King.[8] Starting the following year, he appeared as Nostradamus on American historical fantasy television series Reign.[1] In 2015, he starred in the indie films River[1] and Hyena Road.[9] For his role in River, he received a Canadian Screen Award nomination in 2016.[10]
In 2018, Sutherland worked in the Lifetime film Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey where he portrayed Bobby Joe Long.[11]
In 2023, Sutherland worked in the Lifetime film Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story as part of it's "Ripped from the Headlines" feature films where he portrayed Casey White where the film depicted the Casey White prison escape.[12]
Personal life
Sutherland married British actress and Reign co-star Celina Sinden in February 2016; they have one son.[13] He speaks fluent French.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Timeline | François Dontelle | |
2005 | Red Doors | Alex | |
2006 | I'm Reed Fish | Gabe | |
2007 | Poor Boy's Game | Donnie Rose | |
2009 | High Life | Billy | |
2010 | The Con Artist | Vince | |
Pour L'amour de Dieu | Jésus | ||
2011 | I'm Yours | Robert | |
2012 | Dead Before Dawn | Burt Rumsfeld | |
2015 | Hellions | Doctor Henry | |
Hyena Road | Warrant Officer Ryan Sanders | ||
River | John Lake | ||
2016 | Edge of Winter | Luc | |
2017 | Trench 11 | Lt. Barton | |
2018 | Backstabbing for Beginners | Trevor | |
2019 | Guest of Honour | Mike | |
A Call to Spy | Dr. Chevain | ||
2020 | Possessor | Michael Vos | |
2021 | The Middle Man | Steve Miller | |
The Retreat | Gavin | ||
2022 | Orphan: First Kill | Allen Albright | |
Stellar | Bartender |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003–04 | ER | Lester Kertzenstein | Recurring role, 11 Episodes |
2005 | Monk | Vic Blanchard | Episode: "Mr. Monk and The Other Detective" |
2011 | Being Erica | Emmett | Episode: "Being Ethan" |
2011 | Flashpoint | Charlie Alanak | Episode: "Team Player" |
2011 | Living in Your Car | Sam | Episode: "Chapter 19" |
2012 | King | Detective Pen Martin | Main role (season 2), 13 Episodes |
2012 | The Listener | Anthony Wallace | Episode: "The Bank Job" |
2012 | An Officer and a Murderer | Detective Nick Gallagher | Television film |
2013 | Crossing Lines | Moreau | 3 episodes |
2013 | Cracked | Timothy Lawton | Episode: "Hideaway" |
2013–17 | Reign | Nostradamus | Recurring role, 19 episodes |
2014 | Unité 9 | Jaïson | 3 episodes |
2014 | Covert Affairs | Tony Salgado | 4 episodes |
2015 | Haven | Henry/The Sandman | 3 episodes |
2016 | The Expanse | Neville Bosch | Episode: "Back to the Butcher" |
2018 | Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey | Bobby Joe Long | Televisoon film |
2022 | The Handmaid's Tale | Ezra Shaw | 2 episodes |
2022 | Three Pines | Jean-Guy Beauvoir | |
2023 | Essex County | Doug | |
2023 | Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story | Casey White | Television film |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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2010 | Genie Awards | Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | High Life | Nominated | [14] |
2013 | ACTRA Toronto Awards | Outstanding Performance – Male | Flashpoint | Nominated | [15] |
2016 | Canadian Screen Awards | Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | River | Nominated | [14] |
ACTRA Toronto Awards | Outstanding Performance – Male | Hyena Road | Nominated | [15] |
References
- Atkinson, Nathalie (October 2015). "Rossif Sutherland: 'Allergic to Hollywood'". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- Hegedus, Eric (October 21, 2013). "Rossif Sutherland follows in relatives' footsteps". New York Post. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- Ogweng, Sylvia (February 22, 2016). "ET Canada Blog – Rossif Sutherland Reveals He's Married, Gushes About Parenthood". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Archived from the original on February 24, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
- Schneller, Johanna (April 13, 2012). "Rossif Sutherland's entry into the family business". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
- "'Covert Affairs' Season 5 Spoilers: Episode 12 'Starlings Of The Slipstream' Airs On Nov. 13, 2014, Annie Goes To Germany To Find A Chemist". International Business Times AU. November 13, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- Genzlinger, Neil (March 13, 2008). "Poor Boy's Game – Canadian Front – Museum of Modern Art – Movies – Review". The New York Times. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- Vaughan, R. M. (January 14, 2010). "Interview with Rossif Sutherland, star of High Life". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- Network, Real Style (April 6, 2012). "Interview: Rossif Sutherland Talks About Joining King". Real Style Network. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- "'We were fighting together': Hyena Road's Rossif Sutherland on the film's democratic storytelling". National Post. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- "Room, Schitt's Creek, Orphan Black lead Canadian Screen Award contenders". CBC News. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- Lloyd Sowers, "'Believe Me': Hillsborough deputy's survival story now a Lifetime movie" Archived February 27, 2020, at the Wayback Machine
- Thornton, William (September 14, 2023). "Vicky White story made into Lifetime movie "Bad Romance"". AL. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- "CrackDay.com".
- "awards database". academy.ca. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- "The ACTRA Awards in Toronto | ACTRA Toronto". www.actratoronto.com. Retrieved December 27, 2016.