Dick Sutherland
Sutherland in 1922
Born
Archibald Thomas Johnson

(1881-12-23)December 23, 1881
DiedFebruary 3, 1934(1934-02-03) (aged 52)
Resting placeInglewood Park Cemetery
OccupationActor
Years active1921–1932

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.[2] Sutherland died at his home in Hollywood, California, from a heart attack, at the age of 52.[2][3] He was survived by his wife, Verba, and three sons, Harry, Everett, and Lester.[3] He is interred at Inglewood Park Cemetery.[2] His distinctive facial features were a result of acromegaly.[4]

Partial filmography

Sutherland (center) with Mildred Davis and Harold Lloyd (in water), A Sailor-Made Man (1921)
Betty Compson and Dick Sutherland

References

  1. George A. Katchmer (2002). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. p. 365. ISBN 978-0-786-44693-3.
  2. 1 2 3 Allan R. Ellenberger (2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 181. ISBN 978-0-786-40983-9.
  3. 1 2 "DICK SUTHERLAND.; Character Actor of Stage and Screen Was 55". timesmachine.nytimes.com. February 6, 1934. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  4. Dick Sutherland at lordheath.com
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