Canada stamps - Donald Sutherland booklet of 10 stamps

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Donald Sutherland booklet of 10 stamps
Celebrate the career of Donald Sutherland, with our Donald Sutherland: Permanent™ domestic rate stamps – booklet of 10.
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 stamp commemorates Sutherland, highlighting the significance of recognizing Canadians who excel on the international stage while staying connected to their Canadian heritage.
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Pack of 10 Permanent™ stamps
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Great gift for collectors and cinema enthusiasts
About Donald Sutherland
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.
Early life and ascent to stardom
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.
Iconic roles
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.
Awards and honours
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.
He received stars on both Canada's Walk of Fame in 2000 and the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011. In 2019, he was named a Companion of the Order of Canada, while in 2012, he was designated a Commandeur of France's Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
About the design
Designed by Paprika, this movie-poster-inspired stamp features a profile of the actor against a white background. Movie titles in both English and French, arranged to resemble movie closing credits overlay the portrait. “Donald Sutherland” text aligns the bottom of the stamp, in white font.
The stamp booklet's front cover showcases a side portrait of Donald Sutherland, now with a beard, gazing to the right against a black backdrop. Below, "Donald Sutherland" is elegantly written in white font.
Specifications:
Issue Date - October 19, 2023
Stamp Designer - Paprika
Stamp Value - Permanent™ domestic rate
Quantity Produced - 200,000