Dick Sutherland Explained

Dick Sutherland
Birth Name:Archibald Thomas Johnson
Birth Date:23 December 1881
Birth Place:Benton, Kentucky, U.S.
Death Place:Hollywood, California, U.S.
Resting Place:Inglewood Park Cemetery
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1921–1932

Dick Sutherland (born Archibald Thomas Johnson, December 23, 1881  - February 3, 1934) was an American film actor, active mostly during the silent film era.[1] Born in Benton, Kentucky, in 1881, Sutherland appeared in more than 70 films between 1921 and 1932. Sutherland died at his home in Hollywood, California, from a heart attack, at the age of 52.[2] He was survived by his wife, Verba, and three sons, Harry, Everett, and Lester. He is interred at Inglewood Park Cemetery.[3] His distinctive facial features were a result of acromegaly.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: George A. Katchmer. A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. 2002. McFarland. 978-0-786-44693-3. 365.
  2. Web site: February 6, 1934. DICK SUTHERLAND.; Character Actor of Stage and Screen Was 55. October 13, 2021. timesmachine.nytimes.com. en.
  3. Book: Allan R. Ellenberger. Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. 2001. McFarland. 978-0-786-40983-9. 181.
  4. http://www.lordheath.com/menu1_269.html Dick Sutherland