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Donald Sutherland fans are praising his iconic role in Simpsons following the actor’s passing at age 88.
Sutherland appeared in the season seven episode Lisa the Iconoclast, playing Springfield historian Hollis Hurlbut.
The role, which was written for the legendary actor, sees Lisa Simpson research town founder Jebediah Springfield at the Springfield historical society, run by Hollis.
But when she uncovers the dark truth behind his past and approaches Hollis with the information, she is banned from the Springfield historical society by him.
Hilariously, he scolds her, ‘You’re banned from this historical society! You, and your children, and your children’s children… for three months.’
Donald Sutherland fans are remembering his iconic Simpsons following the actor’s passing at age 88
Sutherland died Thursday in Miami after suffering a long illness, his talent agency CAA told The Hollywood Reporter; pictured 2018
The episode aired in 1996 but fans have never forgotten Donald’s role. In light of his heartbreaking passing, many took to Twitter to remember Donald and his portrayal of Hollis.
Several lauded Sutherland’s role as one of the best guest appearances on the show.
‘On top of everything else, Sutherland was a top-10 Simpsons guest star,’ they wrote.
‘One of the great all-time guest performances. RIP,’ one fan tweeted.
The hilarious line he uttered also was recalled by one fan: ‘RIP Donald Sutherland. An absolute legend with a wealth of credits in some of the biggest films to exist but I always think of his role in the Simpsons… “You’re banned from this historical society. You and your children, and your children’s children… for three months.”‘
One fan recalled Sutherland’s extraordinary acting career – but admitted they found his role in The Simpsons particularly noteworthy.
‘I know Donald Sutherland had a stellar career spanning multiple decades of incredible work,’ the fan remembered.
‘But in my mind he will forever be, first and foremost, the museum curator from Lisa the Iconoclast (one of my all-time favorite Simpsons episodes).’
One praised Sutherland’s portrayal of Hollis: ‘I know it’s not his biggest or most important role, but Donald Sutherland was one of the few Simpsons guess actors who made it feel like his character actually lived in that world.’
Another fan lamented: ‘Aww this is sad news. I’ll always remember Donald Sutherland for his EXCELLENT and highly memorable guest appearance on The Simpsons as the wonderful one-off character Hollis Hurlbut. He was so charming and his voice so relaxing, a brilliant performance. Rest in peace.’
The episode aired in 1996 but fans have never forgotten Donald’s role. In light of his heartbreaking passing, many took to Twitter to remember Donald and his portrayal of Hollis
Another referenced the snacks his character ate on the episode: ‘RIP Donald Sutherland. I hope that wherever you are, your microwave johnnycakes are ready.’
One posted: ‘As always when a Hollywood star dies, I immediately think of their turn in The Simpsons. Donald Sutherland was brilliant as the curator of the local historical society.’
‘Donald Sutherland was one of those actors that always made what he was in better, but I’ll forever associate him with one of my top 5 Simpsons jokes of all time,’ another posted.
Sutherland died Thursday in Miami after suffering a long illness, his talent agency CAA told The Hollywood Reporter.
His son Kiefer Sutherland announced his death on Thursday with a touching tribute.
The 24 star said his father Donald, 88, ‘loved what he did and did what he loved’.
‘With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film,’ Kiefer said on Instagram.
‘Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that. A life well lived.’
Kiefer – who went on to emulate his father with starring roles in flicks such as Flatliners and Designated Survivor – shared a heartwarming image of himself as a young boy alongside his father during his heyday.
Donald’s career in Hollywood spanned decades, including appearances in The Hunger Games and the 1970s horror movie Don’t Look Now.
He won a number of awards for his eclectic array of movie and TV roles, including a supporting actor Emmy for Citizen X in 1995.
Sutherland also picked up nine separate Golden Globe nominations for hits including M*A*S*H and Ordinary people, winning two.
His most recent appearance came last year as Judge Parker in Lawmen: Bass Reeves, and he was set to star in upcoming apocalyptic flick Heart Land, which is in pre-production.
