Natalie Sutherland(I)
- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
Natalie Sutherland was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland.
She is the daughter of British Stage Actress & Director Althea Dando, and Mr John Sutherland.
Natalie started in theatre, performing on stage from the age of 8.
She trained at Scotland's Edinburgh Acting School for many years and landed some phenomenal roles in such shows as: ANTIGONE, Romeo & Juliet, and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, to name a few.
A dancer of 15 years, Natalie reveled in Musicals, such as 'Gypsy', 'Grease', and 'Annie'. Natalie jumped the pond from the UK to America and studied at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in Los Angeles. Landing a role in 'Oliver' for Paramount Studios theatre department in Hollywood was a dream come true. Natalie performed for Prince Edward and starred alongside 'Ugly Betty's' America Ferrera. Natalie then landed a role in the award winning 'Trainspotting', which was nominated for 2 LA Drama Critics Awards and ended up extending from a 6 week run to a 6 month run. She then went on to TV, commercials and film in Los Angeles, starring as the lead in Shadow Entertainment/Full Moon Productions worldwide blockbuster movie 'Birth Rite' and the festival comedic hit "fxxxen' Americans" opposite her friend and co-star Grant Show.
2015-2016 proved to be a busy year for Natalie. She starred as a fierce and feisty Hollywood Agent in the Comedic Series "Fame Dogs", which premiered at The Grove Theatre in L.A. as an Official Selection of the IFA Film Festival, and then went on to WIN BEST COMEDY! "Fame Dogs" was nominated for 7 Indie Series Awards and Natalie herself was nominated for BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES. The Series took home the Awards for: BEST COMEDY SERIES on the internet, and BEST ENSEMBLE CAST. The Award show was held in Los Angeles on April 5th, 2017. Natalie also filmed a proof pilot of a project she has been working on for many years. She created, wrote, produced and starred in the proof pilot, alongside the brilliant Trevor Donovan, Lindsey McKeon, Ryan Merriman, Greer Grammer, Chris Caldovino and Carlos Moreno Jr.
Natalie then starred in Director Matthew Roth's feature film "Five Piece" which premiered at The Smoky Mountain Film Festival in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The movie did fantastic in the Festival Circuit, picking up Awards for BEST ACTOR, BEST FEATURE FILM & BEST SOUND. Natalie landed her 2nd Nomination for BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A FEATURE FILM. The movie was bought and distributed to Amazon Prime, where it is currently streaming.
Natalie went on to work with her good friend Justin Chon, playing a role in his movie "Gook", which premiered at the SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL and WON the AUDIENCE AWARD. "Gook" was bought by Samuel Goldwyn Films, and released in theaters in the fall of 2017.
In 2018 Natalie DIRECTED the play PIZZA MAN, which had a terrific run at THE COMPLEX THEATRE in Hollywood. Her actors in the play were TERI ANDREZ, JAZZ RAYCOLE and CHRISTIAN GEHRING.
Natalie produced and starred in a very successful run of Donald Margulie's COLLECTED STORIES, at The Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles and then over to the New Town Theatre in the EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL in Scotland.
In 2020-2021 Natalie wrote, produced, directed and starred in the Feature Film "Searching" alongside Jazz Raycole, Shannon Farrara, Michael Paul, Lisa London and Teri Andrez. The film is currently in post production.
Natalie grew up in a very Spiritual household. She is from a line of very gifted psychic Mediums and discovered this gift in herself at a young age. Natalie was always able to see "Angels" around herself and others. During Natalie's life she kept being drawn to others who too had certain gifts in this arena. In January 2022, Natalie and her husband Matthew founded their first Spiritual Ministry. The center is focused on the upliftment and enlightenment of the human race. Natalie has appeared on The Sun Coast Morning Show on ABC, where she was interviewed and gave a LIVE on air reading to Host Linda Carson. She has also appeared on PBN Business Network and BBS Radio TV.
Natalie travels for work depending on her location at the time, mainly spent between Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Sarasota and the UK.
A dancer of 15 years, Natalie reveled in Musicals, such as 'Gypsy', 'Grease', and 'Annie'. Natalie jumped the pond from the UK to America and studied at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in Los Angeles. Landing a role in 'Oliver' for Paramount Studios theatre department in Hollywood was a dream come true. Natalie performed for Prince Edward and starred alongside 'Ugly Betty's' America Ferrera. Natalie then landed a role in the award winning 'Trainspotting', which was nominated for 2 LA Drama Critics Awards and ended up extending from a 6 week run to a 6 month run. She then went on to TV, commercials and film in Los Angeles, starring as the lead in Shadow Entertainment/Full Moon Productions worldwide blockbuster movie 'Birth Rite' and the festival comedic hit "fxxxen' Americans" opposite her friend and co-star Grant Show.
2015-2016 proved to be a busy year for Natalie. She starred as a fierce and feisty Hollywood Agent in the Comedic Series "Fame Dogs", which premiered at The Grove Theatre in L.A. as an Official Selection of the IFA Film Festival, and then went on to WIN BEST COMEDY! "Fame Dogs" was nominated for 7 Indie Series Awards and Natalie herself was nominated for BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES. The Series took home the Awards for: BEST COMEDY SERIES on the internet, and BEST ENSEMBLE CAST. The Award show was held in Los Angeles on April 5th, 2017. Natalie also filmed a proof pilot of a project she has been working on for many years. She created, wrote, produced and starred in the proof pilot, alongside the brilliant Trevor Donovan, Lindsey McKeon, Ryan Merriman, Greer Grammer, Chris Caldovino and Carlos Moreno Jr.
Natalie then starred in Director Matthew Roth's feature film "Five Piece" which premiered at The Smoky Mountain Film Festival in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The movie did fantastic in the Festival Circuit, picking up Awards for BEST ACTOR, BEST FEATURE FILM & BEST SOUND. Natalie landed her 2nd Nomination for BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A FEATURE FILM. The movie was bought and distributed to Amazon Prime, where it is currently streaming.
Natalie went on to work with her good friend Justin Chon, playing a role in his movie "Gook", which premiered at the SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL and WON the AUDIENCE AWARD. "Gook" was bought by Samuel Goldwyn Films, and released in theaters in the fall of 2017.
In 2018 Natalie DIRECTED the play PIZZA MAN, which had a terrific run at THE COMPLEX THEATRE in Hollywood. Her actors in the play were TERI ANDREZ, JAZZ RAYCOLE and CHRISTIAN GEHRING.
Natalie produced and starred in a very successful run of Donald Margulie's COLLECTED STORIES, at The Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles and then over to the New Town Theatre in the EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL in Scotland.
In 2020-2021 Natalie wrote, produced, directed and starred in the Feature Film "Searching" alongside Jazz Raycole, Shannon Farrara, Michael Paul, Lisa London and Teri Andrez. The film is currently in post production.
Natalie grew up in a very Spiritual household. She is from a line of very gifted psychic Mediums and discovered this gift in herself at a young age. Natalie was always able to see "Angels" around herself and others. During Natalie's life she kept being drawn to others who too had certain gifts in this arena. In January 2022, Natalie and her husband Matthew founded their first Spiritual Ministry. The center is focused on the upliftment and enlightenment of the human race. Natalie has appeared on The Sun Coast Morning Show on ABC, where she was interviewed and gave a LIVE on air reading to Host Linda Carson. She has also appeared on PBN Business Network and BBS Radio TV.
Natalie travels for work depending on her location at the time, mainly spent between Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Sarasota and the UK.
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