Francine Racette

Francine Racette
Born (1947-09-23) September 23, 1947 (age 77)
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Alma materNational Theatre School of Canada
OccupationActress
Years active1966–1987
Spouse
(m. 1972; died 2024)
Children3, including Rossif and Angus

Francine Racette (born September 23, 1947) is a Canadian retired actress. She is best known for her performances in Au revoir les enfants, Lumière and The Disappearance. She was the third wife of actor Donald Sutherland for 52 years until his death in 2024 and mother of three of his sons: actor Rossif Sutherland, actor Angus Sutherland and Roeg Sutherland.[1]

Racette was born in Joliette, Quebec. She graduated with a diploma from the National Theatre School of Canada in 1966.

  1. ^ Canby, Vincent (February 12, 1988). "Review of Au Revoir les Enfants". New York Times.