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Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George
Rufus Sutherland CM (born December 21, 1966 in London, England) is an
Emmy Award-winning, Golden Globe-winning Canadian television and film
actor, best known for his role of Jack Bauer on the drama series 24.
Sutherland owns a recording studio and record label, called Ironworks.
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Born: December 21, 1966
London, England
Occupation: Television and film actor
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Biography
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
inventor of Canadian medicare Tommy Douglas, who was in 2004 voted by
CBC viewers as The Greatest Canadian.
He and his twin sister, Rachel, were born
in London while his parents were working there. As a result, he holds
both Canadian and British passports. 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 and Malvern Collegiate Institute.
Kiefer has stated he wasn't aware his father was an actor until he was
18-years-old.
Sutherland was engaged to Julia Roberts,
although in 1991 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."
He has a daughter, Sarah Jude Sutherland,
and one stepdaughter from his previous marriage to Camelia Kath.
On June 29, 1996, he married Kelly Winn.
The couple is currently divorcing.
He is a recipient of the Order of Canada.
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.
Sutherland was featured on the cover of the
April 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 [1].
Kiefer also did the voiceover to Apple's ad
to introduce the new Intel chip into their computer line up. [2]
Kiefer made an appearance in the opening
skit of the 2006 Primetime Emmy Awards as his 24 character Jack Bauer.
Filmography
Sutherland has directed three and appeared
in over 50 films. Some of them are listed below.
Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight
(2007), will provide voice for Raistlin Majere.
24 (2001-2006) 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 will air in January of 2007.
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 and Australia on Network 7"
Taking Lives (2004), as Hart
Phone Booth (2002), as the nameless sniper
The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck
Migration (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,
police Officer
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, 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.
Armitage III: Poly-Matrix (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 Alexandre Dumas, père.
A Few Good Men (1992). Lieutenant Jonathan
James Kendrick. Supporting actor alongside: Jack Nicholson, Kevin Bacon,
and Tom Cruise.
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)
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
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
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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