Kiefer Sutherland

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Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland (born St. Mary's Hospital, London December 21, 1966) is an Emmy-nominated, Golden Globe winning British-Canadian television and film actor, best known for his role of Jack Bauer on the drama series 24.

Contents

1 Biography

1.1 Early Life
1.2 Personal Life

2 Selected filmography
3 Trivia
4 External Links

Biography

Early Life

Sutherland is the son of Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas, both successful actors. He is the grandson of Canadian statesman and inventor of Canadian medicare Tommy Douglas, who was in 2004 voted by CBC viewers as The Greatest Canadian.

He was born in London while his parents were working there. His family then moved to Los Angeles, California shortly afterwards, but his parents eventually divorced in 1970. In 1975, Sutherland moved with his mother to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he attended high school at St. Andrew's College (Aurora, Ontario), Martingrove Collegiate Institute and Malvern Collegiate Institute. As a result, he holds both Canadian and British passports.

Personal Life

Sutherland was engaged to Julia Roberts, although in 1991 their relationship ended just five days before their planned marriage.

Sutherland has been the frequent object of tabloid gossip, and has a persistent reputation as a hard drinker and carouser.

Several episodes of 24 have allegedly been rewritten to work around minor injuries Sutherland sustained when partying. In an interview with the London Daily Telegraph, Sutherland said, "I can't deny half the stuff that's been written about me has been true. I've done some stupid things. You have to take responsibility, go, 'That was embarrassing,' and move forward as best you can."

Sutherland dated his "24" co-star Reiko Aylesworth between 24 season 2 and season 3. At an after-party, Reiko had slipped on spilled drinks and resulted in a head injury. Kiefer rushed to her side and stayed with her at the hospital. Paparazzis spotted him visiting Reiko at her home. From a news article, he supposedly fell in love with her after that.

Recently Sutherland and Aylesworth may be back to dating each other again according to the NY Post. (2006) The two had been spotted together around Los Angeles, CA. [link]

He has a daughter, Sarah Jude Sutherland, and 1 stepdaughter from his previous marriage to Camelia Kath.

On June 29, 1996, he married Kelly Winn. The couple are currently divorcing.

Selected filmography

Sutherland has directed three and appeared in over 50 films. Some of them are listed below.

24 (2001-2006) will begin filming season 6 in spring/summer 2006 and has been the main cast member since the first season; recently signed a 3 year deal with Fox to continue work on 24 and work on new projects within Fox. In 2006, he also did voice acting and motion capture design scans.
The Wild (2006) as Samson the Lion, animated film, only voice provided
The Sentinel (2006), as David Breckinridge, a by-the-book Secret Service agent.
River Queen (2005) as Doyle
The Flight That Fought Back (2005)(TV), as the Narrator. "It aired on Discovery Channel on September 11, 2005 and was aired in 16 select theatres across America. It later on aired in England."
Taking Lives (2004), as Hart
Phone Booth (2002), as a nameless vigilante sniper
(2003), supplied his voice as Bron (Littlefoot's Father).*''
Behind the Red Door (2002) as Roy
Dead Heat (2002) as Pally LaMarr
Desert Saints (2002), as hitman Arthur Banks
To End All Wars (2001)as Lt. Jim Reardon
The Right Temptation (2000)as Michael Farrow-Smith
Picking Up the Pieces (2000) as Bobo
Woman Wanted (2000) as Wendell Goddard, Kiefer also directed the movie
After Alice (1999), plays Mickey Hayden, private investigator
Eye of the Killer (1999), plays Detective Michael Hayden
Ground Control (1998) as Jack Harris
Break Up (1998) as John Box
A Soldier's Sweetheart (1998) as Rat Kiley
Dark City (1998), as Dr. Daniel Schreber.
Truth or Consequences, NM (1997). Director and supporting actor, playing a double crossing criminal who ends up on the wrong side of Martin Sheen's crime lord.
(1997), as voice of lead male character; detective Ross Syllabus.
A Time to Kill (1996), plays Freddie Lee Cobb a KKK member. He plays alongside his father Donald Sutherland.
Freeway (1996) in this film loosely based on the famous Little Red Riding Hood Kiefer plays a serial killer who gives Reese Witherspoon's character a ride.
An Eye for an Eye (1996) playing the rapist and killer of Sally Field's character's daughter in this tale of revenge.
The Cowboy Way (1994) playing a cowboy named Sonny Gilstrap
The Vanishing (1993) as Jeff Harriman, a man who is searching for his kidnapped fiancee.
The Three Musketeers (1993), a Walt Disney film also starring Charlie Sheen, Tim Curry and Chris O'Donnell. Based loosely on the classic novel by Alexander Dumas.
A Few Good Men (1992). Lieutenant Jonathan James Kendrick. Supporting actor alongside: Jack Nicholson, Kevin Bacon, and Tom Cruise.
(1992), the prequel to the acclaimed Twin Peaks series. Sutherland plays Sam Stanley, the partner of Chet (Chris Isaak)
Article 99 (1992) as Dr. Peter Morgan
The Nut Cracker Prince (1990), as the Nut cracker prince.
Flatliners (1990), along with Julia Roberts and Kevin Bacon playing a group of medical students experimenting with death. Kiefer Sutherland and Julia Roberts became engaged during filming, however shortly afterwards Julia Roberts broke off the engagement when she ran off with his co-star in The Lost Boys, Jason Patric.
Young Guns II (1990) as Josiah Gordon 'Doc' Scurlock
Renegades (1989)
Young Guns (1988), with Emilio Estevez, and Charlie Sheen. A story about a group of outcast cowboys trying to defend the land of a man who took them in and helped educate them.
The Lost Boys (1987) playing the leading vampire (David) in Santa Carla, California in the United States in this cult classic.
Promised Land (1987) as Danny
Crazy Moon (1987) as Brooks
Stand By Me (1986). Critically acclaimed film revolving around a group of young boys search for a dead body. Also starring: River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton and Corey Feldman.
Trapped in Silence (1986) (TV) as Kevin Richter
''Brotherhood of Justice (1986)
The Bay Boy (1984), his first film role, which earned him a Genie nomination for best actor.
Max Dugan Returns (1983) as Bill

Trivia

During the fall of 2001, Sutherland unintentionally interrupted the filming of the premiere episode of an online series titled The Lonely Island. In the episode "White Power", the main characters develop an addiction to teeth whitener, and eventually mug an old woman to facilitate their addiction. Sutherland, driving by at the time, believed the mugging was real and jumped out of his car to intervene. A portion of Sutherland's appearance is displayed after the credits. This anecdote was recounted by Andy Samberg.
He is 5 ft 10 inches (1.78m) in height
In an interview on the television program Inside the Actor's Studio, Sutherland claimed that his favorite word is "gravitas."

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