Rossif Sutherland

Rossif Sutherland (born Rossif Racette‑Sutherland on September 25, 1978) is a Canadian actor whose lineage reads like a miniature Hollywood dynasty. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, but spent formative years in Paris after his family moved there when he was seven, giving him fluency in French and a cosmopolitan outlook. The son of celebrated actors Donald Sutherland and Francine Racette, Rossif grew up surrounded by the craft of performance, sharing the screen‑blood with brothers Angus and Roeg and half‑brother Kiefer Sutherland. He was named after the French documentary filmmaker Frédéric Rossif, a nod to his parents' appreciation of international cinema. Pursuing academia alongside his artistic heritage, Rossif studied philosophy at Princeton University, a discipline that has informed his thoughtful selection of complex, morally ambiguous characters.

Launching his screen career in 2003, Rossif quickly built a diverse résumé that spans gritty indie dramas, mainstream television, and high‑concept period pieces. He appeared in early films such as Timeline (as François Dontelle) and Red Doors (as Alex), before landing a recurring role on the tenth season of ER. Guest spots on series like Monk and Covert Affairs showcased his versatility, while his work in Canadian cinema—including Poor Boy's Game, Hyena Road, and the critically acclaimed River (which earned him a Canadian Screen Award nomination)—cemented his reputation as a compelling lead. Recent highlights feature his portrayal of Nostradamus in Reign, a starring turn in the Lifetime thriller Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey, and his lead role as Karl Alberg in the crime drama Murder In A Small Town. In his personal life, Rossif married British actress Celina Sinden in 2016; the couple share one son. His bilingual abilities and deep-rooted family connections continue to enrich his contributions to North American film and television.