Kiefer Sutherland
Kiefer Sutherland | |
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| Born | Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland |
| Nationality |  , Canadian |
Kiefer William Sutherland (born December 21, 1966 in London, England) is an Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe-winning Canadian television and film actor, best known for his role of Jack Bauer on the series 24. Sutherland owns a recording studio and record label, called Ironworks.
Biography
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 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, Michelle, from his previous marriage (September 12, 1987 - 1990) to Camelia Kath, a widow, who was previously married to Terry Kath of the rock band Chicago.
On June 29, 1996, he married Kelly Winn. The couple are currently divorcing.
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 voiceovers in a few commercials. These include Apple's ad to introduce the new Intel chip into their computer line [2] and several Ford ads since Ford has sponsored commercial-free runs of 24. [3] Kiefer also drives a Ford Expedition in 24.
He has also starred in Japanese commercials for Calorie Mate, performing a parody of 24 and his Jack Bauer character.
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.
- The Simpsons (2006-7), will do the voice of Jack Bauer in the episode 24 minutes and as a colonel in the episode G.I. D'oh.
- 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. He plays alongside his mother Shirley Douglas.
- 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), 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.
- A Time to Kill (1996), plays Freddie Lee Cobb, a KKK member. He appears alongside his father.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bright Lights Big City (1988) as Tad Allagash
- 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
- 2003: nominated for best actor -- Dead Heat
- 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
- 1985: nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role -- The Bay Boy
- 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
- 2006: nominated for favorite male star -- 24
- 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
- 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
- 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
Trivia
- The term Kiefer Test is a slang term for camera accessorization, referring to Kiefer Sutherland's preference for acting in front of video cameras with a large matte box.
- His ex-wife, Camelia, is the widow of Chicago guitarist Terry Kath.
- In 2006 Sutherland became a grandfather, despite his young age, when his stepdaughter Michelle, from his marriage to Camelia Kath, gave birth to a son (Michelle is just 12 years younger than Sutherland).
- He was inducted into Canada's Walk of Famein 2005. Both of his parents also have stars on the Walk in Toronto.
- He and his father, Donald, are both Emmy winners. Donald won for Citizen X in 1996, and Kiefer won for 24 in 2006.
- 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.
- Is an avid collector of Gibson Les Pauls
External links
- Kiefer Sutherland at IMDb
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- Kiefer Sutherland Public Service Announcement on Internet Safety
- Random Jack Bauer Facts fansite
- Kiefer Sutherland fansite
- Kiefer Sutherland fansite
- 24 fansite
- Kiefer Sutherland related news from the 24-Archive
Interviews and articles
- Canadian film actors
- Canadian television actors
- Canadian voice actors
- 24 (TV series) actors
- Family Guy actors
- The Land Before Time voice actors
- Twin Peaks actors
- Emmy Award winners
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Inductees of Canada's Walk of Fame
- Scottish Canadians
- Ontario actors
- Fraternal twins
- 1966 births
- Living people
- People from London