Rossif Sutherland

Rossif Racette-Sutherland (; born September 25, 1978) is a Canadian actor, son of actor Donald Sutherland, brother of actors Angus Sutherland and Roeg Sutherland, and half-brother of actor Kiefer Sutherland and his twin sister Rachel. He has appeared in various projects including TV series like ER and Crossing Lines and films such as Poor Boy's Game and River. By fall 2024, Sutherland had starred in the Canadian-produced drama Murder in a Small Town based on the "Alberg and Cassandra Mysteries" crime fiction series by L. R. Wright. Sutherland has also been part of films such as Hyena Road, and Guest of Honour and TV series such as King, Reign, and Copper.

Early life and education Sutherland was born in Vancouver but lived in Paris from the age of seven. He was named after director Frédéric Rossif. He studied philosophy at Princeton University. and Red Doors (as Alex). He had a recurring role on the television show ER during its tenth season.

Sutherland appeared in the movie Poor Boy's Game with Danny Glover and Flex Alexander and in the 2009 comedy/drama, High Life, with Timothy Olyphant, Russell Peters, and Greg Germann. He appeared with his father in the 2010 Comedy The Con Artist directed by Risa Bramon Garcia. Beginning the next year, he appeared as Nostradamus on American historical fantasy television series Reign. For his role in River, he received a Canadian Screen Award nomination in 2016. In 2018, he worked in the Lifetime film Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey portraying Bobby Joe Long.

In 2023, Sutherland worked in the Lifetime film Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story as a part of its "Ripped from the Headlines" feature films; he portrayed Casey White in the film's depiction of the Casey White prison escape. He stars as Karl Alberg with Kristin Kreuk as Cassandra in the Canadian-produced psychological crime drama Murder in a Small Town; the show is based on the "Alberg and Cassandra Mysteries" series by L. R. Wright.

Personal life Sutherland married British actress and Reign co-star Celina Sinden in February 2016; they have one son. He speaks French.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role NotesRef. 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 Rumsfeld2014 Big Muddy Tommy Valente 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 2025 Keeper Malcolm

Television Year Title Role NotesRef. 2003–2004 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" 2013–2017 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 Television film 2022–2023 Paris Paris Meursault 9 episodes 2022 The Handmaid's Tale Ezra Shaw 2 episodes 2022 Three Pines Jean-Guy Beauvoir 8 episodes 2023 Essex County Doug 4 episodes 2023 Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story Casey White Television film 2024 Plan B Bryson 6 episodes 2024–present Murder in a Small Town Karl Alberg Main role

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref 2010 Genie Awards Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role High Life 2013 ACTRA Toronto Awards Outstanding Performance – Male Flashpoint 2016 Canadian Screen Awards Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role River ACTRA Toronto Awards Outstanding Performance – Male Hyena Road