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Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland (born December 21, 1966 in London, England) is an Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning Canadian television and film actor, best known for his role of Jack Bauer on the series 24. Sutherland also owns a recording studio and record label, called Ironworks.
Early life
Kiefer Sutherland is the son of Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas, both successful Canadian actors. He is of Scottish descent on both sides and is the grandson of Canadian statesman and founder of Canada's single-payer, government health and hospital insurance plan Tommy Douglas.
He and his twin sister, Rachel, were born in London (in Saint Mary's Hospital, Paddington) while his parents were working there. As a result, through the jus soli and the jus sanguinis, he holds both a Canadian passport and a British passport with certificate of Right to Abode.
His family 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, Martingrove Collegiate Institute, Harbord Collegiate Institute and Malvern Collegiate Institute. Kiefer also spent a semester at Regina Mundi College in London, Ontario, Canada. He also attended St. Clair Junior High School in East York, Ontario
Career
As of 2006, Kiefer Sutherland has appeared in over fifty films, most notably The Lost Boys, A Few Good Men, Flatliners, Young Guns, The Vanishing, Dark City, and A Time To Kill. But since 2001, Sutherland is most widely associated with the role of Jack Bauer, on the critically acclaimed television series 24. After being nominated four times for the "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series" Primetime Emmy Award, Sutherland finally won the award in 2006 for his role in 24's fifth season. His father, Donald, was also an Emmy winner; he won an Emmy award for his role in Citizen X in 1996. In the opening skit of the 2006 Primetime Emmy Awards, Sutherland also made an appearance as his 24 character Jack Bauer. He was also nominated for Best actor in a Drama Television Series in the 2007 Golden Globe Awards for 24.
The actor was reportedly horrified to learn that the series 24 had influenced some U.S. Army personnel to think that torture is acceptable. Brigadier General Patrick Finnegan visited the set of 24 in February 2007 to urge the show's makers to reduce the number of torture scenes and Sutherland accepted an invitation from the U.S. military to teach West Point cadets it is wrong to torture prisoners.
In 2005, Sutherland was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame where both of his parents have also been inducted in Toronto. Also regarding his famous father, Sutherland was the first Inside the Actors Studio guest to be the child of a former guest; his father, Donald, appeared on the show in 1998.
Sutherland was featured on the cover of the April 2006 edition of Rolling Stone, in an article entitled "Alone in the Dark with Kiefer Sutherland". The article opened up with Sutherland revealing his interest to be killed off in 24. However, he had also stated, "Don't get me wrong. I love what I do." It also revealed that he devotes 10 out of 12 months a year working on 24.
He has starred in Japanese commercials for Calorie Mate, performing a parody of his Jack Bauer character. Sutherland also provided voiceovers for the current ad campaign for Ford Motor Company of Canada. These advertisements are thematically of the comedy genre. In mid-2006, he voiced the Apple Computer advertisement announcing the inclusion of Intel chips in their Macintosh computer line. He also voices the introduction to NHL games on the Versus network in the U.S.
Personal Life
Sutherland was engaged to Julia Roberts in 1991, although their relationship ended just five days before their planned marriage.
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."
During the autumn 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 small portion of Sutherland's appearance is displayed after the credits, though the portion is only Kiefer stopping his car and looking at them. This anecdote was recounted by Andy Samberg.
He has one daughter, Sarah Jude, born in 1988 and a stepdaughter, Michelle Kath, from his first marriage to Camelia Kath, widow of Chicago guitarist/singer Terry Kath. Sutherland's marriage to Camelia lasted from September 12, 1987 - 1990. In 2006, Sutherland became a grandfather, despite his young age, when Michelle gave birth to a son, Hamish. Michelle, born in 1976, is just ten years younger than Sutherland.
On June 29, 1996, he married Kelly Winn. They divorced in 2004. He has two stepsons from this marriage, named Timothy Daily and Julian Daily.
He is an avid collector of Gibson Les Pauls, and will have his own series of Gibson custom guitars under the company's "Inspired By" line of instruments.
Filmography
Sutherland has directed three and appeared in 71 films. Some of them are listed below.
Acting
* Max Dugan Returns (1983) as Bill
* The Bay Boy (1984), his first film role, which earned him a Genie nomination for best actor.
* Brotherhood of Justice (1986)
* Trapped in Silence (1986) (TV) as Kevin Richter
* 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.
* At Close Range as Tim (1986) based on the real life rural Pennsylvania crime family led by Bruce Johnston, Sr. which operated during the 1960s and 1970s. Also starring: Christopher Walken, Chris Penn,Mary Stuart Masterson,Millie Perkins,Candy Clark and Crispin Glover.
* Crazy Moon (1987) as Brooks
* Promised Land (1987) as Danny
* The Lost Boys (1987) playing the leading vampire (David) in Santa Carla, California in the United States in this cult classic.
* Bright Lights, Big City (1988) as Tad Allagash
* 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.
* 1969 (1988), as Scott Denny
* Renegades (1989)
* Young Guns II (1990) as Josiah Gordon 'Doc' Scurlock
* 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.
* The Nutcracker Prince (1990), as the Nutcracker Prince.
* Flashback (1990) as John Buckner. With Dennis Hopper.
* Article 99 (1992) as Dr. Peter Morgan
* Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992), the prequel to the acclaimed Twin Peaks series. Sutherland plays Sam Stanley, the partner of Chet (Chris Isaak)
* A Few Good Men (1992). Lieutenant Jonathan James Kendrick. Supporting actor alongside: Jack Nicholson, Kevin Bacon, and Tom Cruise.
* 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 Alexandre Dumas, père. Sutherland played Athos.
* The Vanishing (1993) as Jeff Harriman, a man who is searching for his kidnapped fiancee.
* The Cowboy Way (1994) playing a cowboy named Sonny Gilstrap
* Eye for an Eye (1996) playing the rapist and killer of Sally Field's character's daughter in this tale of revenge.
* Freeway (1996) in this film loosely based on Little Red Riding Hood, he plays a serial killer who gives Reese Witherspoon's character a ride.
* A Time to Kill (1996), plays Freddie Lee Cobb, a KKK member. He appears alongside his father.
* Armitage III: Poly-Matrix (1997), a feature-length collation of the anime 4-parter Armitage III, as voice of lead male character; detective Ross Sylibus. Sutherland did not voice this part in the sequel, Armitage III: Dual Matrix.
* Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997). Director and supporting actor, playing a double crossing criminal who ends up on the wrong side of Martin Sheen's crime lord.
* Dark City (1998), as Dr. Daniel Schreber.
* A Soldier's Sweetheart (1998) as Rat Kiley
* Break Up (1998) as John Box
* Ground Control (1998) as Jack Harris
* Eye of the Killer (1999), plays Detective Michael Hayden
* After Alice (1999), plays Mickey Hayden, police officer
* Woman Wanted (2000) as Wendell Goddard, Kiefer also directed the movie. He plays alongside his mother Shirley Douglas.
* Picking Up the Pieces (2000) as Bobo
* The Right Temptation (2000)as Michael Farrow-Smith
* To End All Wars (2001)as Lt. Jim Reardon
* Desert Saints (2002), as hitman Arthur Banks
* Dead Heat (2002) as Pally LaMarr
* Behind the Red Door (2002) as Roy
* The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration (2003), supplied his voice as Bron (Littlefoot's Father).*
* Phone Booth (2002), as the nameless sniper
* Taking Lives (2004), as Hart
* 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 and Australia on Network 7\"
* River Queen (2005) as Doyle
* The Sentinel (2006), as David Breckinridge, Secret Service agent.
* The Wild (2006) as Samson the Lion, animated film, only voice provided
* 24 (2001-) Kiefer Sutherland 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. Season 6 began airing in January of 2007.
* Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight (2007), will provide voice for Raistlin Majere.
* The Simpsons (2006-7), will do the voice of Jack Bauer in the episode 24 Minutes. He also voiced a hard-nosed colonel on November 12 in the episode G.I. D'oh.
* Mirrors (film), Remake of the film Into the Mirror will begin filming in Romania on his 24 hiatus.
* 24 (2008), will Portray Jack Bauer in the 24 Movie.
Directing
* Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997), also actor.
* Woman Wanted (2000) as Wendell Goddard, Kiefer also starred in the movie. He plays alongside his mother Shirley Douglas.
Awards and nominations
DVD Exclusive Awards
* 2003: nominated for best actor -- Dead Heat
Emmy Awards
* 2006: won for Outstanding Drama Series -- 24
* 2006: won for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series -- 24
* 2005: nominated for Outstanding Drama Series -- 24
* 2005: nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series -- 24
* 2004: nominated for Outstanding Drama Series -- 24
* 2004: nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series -- 24
* 2003: nominated for Outstanding Drama Series -- 24
* 2003: nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series -- 24
* 2002: nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series -- 24
Genie Awards
* 1985: nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role -- The Bay Boy
Golden Globe Awards
* 2007: nominated for Best Performance by an actor in a drama television series -- 24
* 2006: nominated for Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Drama Series -- 24
* 2004: nominated for Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Drama Series -- 24
* 2003: nominated for Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Drama Series -- 24
* 2002: won for Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Drama Series -- 24
Monte-Carlo TV Festival
* 2006: won for Best International Producer -- 24
* 2006: won for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series -- 24
MTV Movie Awards
* 2004: nominated for Best Villain -- Phone Booth
* 1997: nominated for Best Villain -- A Time to Kill
People's Choice Awards
* 2006: nominated for favorite male star -- 24
Satellite Awards
* 2003: won for Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Drama -- 24
* 2002: won for Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Drama -- 24
Screen Actor Guild Awards
* 2006: won for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series -- 24
* 2005: nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series -- 24
* 2005: nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series -- 24
* 2004: won for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series -- 24
* 2003: nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series -- 24
* 2003: nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series -- 24
Slamdunk Film Festival
* 2000: won for Best Feature Film -- Woman Wanted
Teen Choice Awards
* 2006: nominated for Choice TV Actor - Drama/Action Adventure -- 24
Television Critics Association Awards
* 2006: nominated for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Drama -- 24
* 2005: nominated for Individual Achievement in Drama -- 24
* 2004: nominated for Individual Achievement in Drama -- 24
* 2003: nominated for Individual Achievement in Drama -- 24
* 2002: nominated for Individual Achievement in Drama -- 24
Western Heritage Awards
* 1989: won Theatrical Motion Picture -- Young Guns
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