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 Kiefer Sutherland was born in London, England, UK, to Canadian actors Shirley Douglas and Donald Sutherland, who moved to California shortly after his birth. His maternal grandfather, Tommy Douglas, was a Scottish-born Canadian politician who was a Premier of Saskatchewan for over 17 years and led the national NDP party for almost 10.Kiefer got his first film role in the comedy drama Max Dugan Returns (1983). Sutherland's first major role was in the Canadian drama The Bay Boy (1984), which earned Sutherland and director Daniel Petrie, Genie award nominations for best actor and best director, respectively. Following his success in The Bay Boy, Sutherland eventually moved to Los Angeles and landed television appearances in "The Mission", an episode of Amazing Stories (1985) and in the telefilm Trapped in Silence (1986) with Marsha Mason.In 1992, Sutherland starred opposite Ray Liotta and Forest Whitaker in Article 99 (1992) and in the military drama A Few Good Men (1992) also starring Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise. Later, in 1994, he starred with Jeff Bridges and Nancy Travis in the American version of The Vanishing (1993) for 20th Century Fox. In 1997, he co-starred with William Hurt and Rufus Sewell in Dark City (1998), directed by Alex Proyas, which was a special presentation at the Cannes Film Festival. Sutherland also added his second directorial credit and starred in Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997) alongside Kevin Pollak, Mykelti Williamson, Rod Steiger and Martin Sheen. He stars in the Fox drama series 24 (2001) as Jack Bauer for which he has earned a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama Series. Most recently, he has been seen in the movie Phone Booth (2002) as a man who calls up someone at a phone booth and threatens to kill them if they hang up.He and his twin sister, Rachel, were born in St Marys Hospital in Paddington, London in 1966 when their parents Donald and Shirley Douglas were based here, By the time they were 4 their parents were separated and the children were with their mother in Canada. He attended 7 schools and left early to make his own way and eventually managed to get the lead in a Canadian film 'The Bay Boy then moved to New York then Los Angeles where after a few months of sleeping in his car got a role in a tv series Amazing Stories He now lives in the Silver Lake district of Los Angeles in a former foundry which he bought to use as a base for his record label 'Ironworks' Music and ended up living with his collection of vintage guitars and his daughter Sarah Jude, born 1988 who often stays with him. His first marriage was to actress Catherine kath, the mother off Sarah, which lasted 2 years. His 2nd marriage was to model Kelly Winn then after they divorced there was a romance with Julia Roberts and they were due to marry but she called it off at the last minute on hearing reports of him being with a stripper which he denied.
Bio:
Kiefer Sutherland was born in London, England, UK, to Canadian actors Shirley Douglas and Donald Sutherland, who moved to California shortly after his birth. His maternal grandfather, Tommy Douglas, was a Scottish-born Canadian politician who was a Premier of Saskatchewan for over 17 years and led the national NDP party for almost 10.Kiefer got his first film role in the comedy drama Max Dugan Returns (1983). Sutherland's first major role was in the Canadian drama The Bay Boy (1984), which earned Sutherland and director Daniel Petrie, Genie award nominations for best actor and best director, respectively. Following his success in The Bay Boy, Sutherland eventually moved to Los Angeles and landed television appearances in "The Mission", an episode of Amazing Stories (1985) and in the telefilm Trapped in Silence (1986) with Marsha Mason.In 1992, Sutherland starred opposite Ray Liotta and Forest Whitaker in Article 99 (1992) and in the military drama A Few Good Men (1992) also starring Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise. Later, in 1994, he starred with Jeff Bridges and Nancy Travis in the American version of The Vanishing (1993) for 20th Century Fox. In 1997, he co-starred with William Hurt and Rufus Sewell in Dark City (1998), directed by Alex Proyas, which was a special presentation at the Cannes Film Festival. Sutherland also added his second directorial credit and starred in Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997) alongside Kevin Pollak, Mykelti Williamson, Rod Steiger and Martin Sheen. He stars in the Fox drama series 24 (2001) as Jack Bauer for which he has earned a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama Series. Most recently, he has been seen in the movie Phone Booth (2002) as a man who calls up someone at a phone booth and threatens to kill them if they hang up.
He and his twin sister, Rachel, were born in St Marys Hospital in Paddington, London in 1966 when their parents Donald and Shirley Douglas were based here, By the time they were 4 their parents were separated and the children were with their mother in Canada. He attended 7 schools and left early to make his own way and eventually managed to get the lead in a Canadian film 'The Bay Boy then moved to New York then Los Angeles where after a few months of sleeping in his car got a role in a tv series Amazing Stories He now lives in the Silver Lake district of Los Angeles in a former foundry which he bought to use as a base for his record label 'Ironworks' Music and ended up living with his collection of vintage guitars and his daughter Sarah Jude, born 1988 who often stays with him. His first marriage was to actress Catherine kath, the mother off Sarah, which lasted 2 years. His 2nd marriage was to model Kelly Winn then after they divorced there was a romance with Julia Roberts and they were due to marry but she called it off at the last minute on hearing reports of him being with a stripper which he denied.
Tivia:
Was roommates with Robert Downey Jr. for three years during their early days in Hollywood in the 1980s.Upon the conclusion of Season 5 of 24 (2001), Kiefer has spent more on-screen time as the character Jack Bauer than as all of his previous roles combined. He has also received more nominations for the series than his entire film career.When his character, Jack Bauer, got a new tattoo (part of the plotline) for Season 3 of 24 (2001) instead of having to go though tedious make up for each scene which the tattoo would show, Kiefer had a real tattoo inked onto his arm.During the fourth season of 24 (2001), he filmed a Public Service Announcement to tell viewers that the series' creators were not trying to exploit 9/11 in their storylines, and that the whole terrorist storyline was fictional.During filming of Stand by Me (1986), he stayed in character off-camera by often picking on Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell.Considers his father, Donald Sutherland, to be one of the greatest actors of all-time.Has spent 15 hours a day, six days a week, for the last five years on the set of 24 (2001).Was Gary Oldman's passenger when Oldman was arrested for drunk driving in 1991.On January 23, 2005, he became the first Inside the Actors Studio (1994) guest to be the offspring of a former guest. His father, Donald Sutherland appeared on the show in 1998.His grandfather (former Saskatchewan premier Tommy Douglas) was voted "The Greatest Canadian".Among the many reasons cited for the break-up of his first marriage, one was his friendship with The Lost Boys (1987) castmate Jason Patric and other members of the "brat pack" -- ironically enough, his friendship with Jason Patric dissolved after his fianc�� Julia Roberts left with Patric for Europe three days before her scheduled 1991 marriage to Sutherland was to take place. In 2011, Sutherland and Patric co-starred in the Broadway revival of Patric's father's play "That Championship Season".Is a huge fan of the rock band Queen.Has a very large collection of vintage guitars (a 1959 Les Paul, a 1967 Telecaster, a 1968 ES335 and about fifty-five more).Traveled with the rodeo circuit in the late 1990s and won rodeos in Phoenix and Albuquerque.Is seven minutes older than sister Rachel Sutherland.At about 5' 9", Kiefer is extremely short by the standards of his father's side of the family. For example, his father stands 6' 4" and his half-brothers are all well over 6 feet.Earned first place in the US Team Roping Championships.He was awarded a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto, Ontario in 2005.Grandson of former Saskatchewan premier Tommy Douglas, leader of the first elected socialist government in North America. Douglas was premier from 1944-1961, and was known as the father of Canada's government-funded medical system.Sentenced to 48 days in jail for DUI on December 5, 2007. Began serving his sentence immediately.He and his father Donald have both played artist Paul Gauguin.Twin sister Rachel Sutherland is a television post-production supervisor in Toronto, Ontario.Was engaged to Julia Roberts.He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 7024 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on December 9, 2008.Has signed a contract to be in three more seasons of 24 (2001) after Season 5. The contract says he will be paid $40 million, which makes him the highest paid actor on a television drama.Plays ice hockey on a celebrity team.His first name is the German word for pine and/or jaw.Attended the funeral of actor Brandon Lee (who was accidentally shot by Michael Massee while filming The Crow (1994)). Coincidentally, Massee later played villain Ira Gaines in the first season of 24 (2001).Son of actor Donald Sutherland and actress Shirley DouglasIs close friends with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky.When starting up on the rodeo circuit he decided to buy all the things needed. The horses, the bulls/cows, the tractors, the 900 acre ranch in Montana, then sold it once he was finished.Daughter, Sarah Sutherland, likes to make fun of the fact that he's computer illiterate.Has a 1967 Chevy Chevelle that he has a "personal attachment to"For his role in The Wild (2006), he had to practice roaring like a lion. Rather than doing it at his home with his daughter and stepdaughter around, he practiced in his car while driving on the freeway, completely unaware of a woman in the next lane watching him.Is on screen for less than three minutes in Taking Lives (2004), even though he shares top billing with Ethan Hawke and Angelina Jolie.He attended seven different schools in ten years.Owns Ironworks Studio together with his musical partner singer/songwriter/composer Jude Cole. Kiefer also owns a valuable collection of about 50 vintage guitars which he and his partners has been playing in studio sessions and live performances.Ranked #68 on the 2006 Forbes The Celebrity 100 list of the world's most powerful celebrities. His earnings were a reported $23 million.He is of Scottish, and some English, Irish, and German, ancestry.He left Canada to do commercials in New York. In 1983, he landed a jeans advertisement and got enough money to buy a car and go to California.When he was eight, he moved to Canada where he spent the next eight years of his life.Has appeared in one scene of Article 99 (1992) wearing glasses and a fishing bucket hat, a tip to father Donald Sutherland, who sported the same look in M*A*S*H (1970).His role as Jack Bauer in 24 (2001) is his first regular role on a television series.Owns a recording studio/music label in Los Angeles, called Ironworks, with best friend, musician/producer Jude Cole.Has three half-brothers: Roeg Sutherland, Rossif Sutherland and Angus Sutherland.Arrested on suspicion of DUI in Los Angeles, California on September 25, 2007.Within the same year, had played the character the Caller in the movie Phone Booth (2002) and Jack Bauer on the television series 24 (2001). Both projects were created by Fox. The events of both projects take place in "real time". And both projects were delayed by Fox due to real-life events: 24 (2001) due to the 9/11 al-Qa'ida terrorist attacks, and Phone Booth (2002) due to the D.C. sniper shootings by John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo. The first season of "24" began airing in October 2001, while Phone Booth had its release date moved from November 15, 2002 to April 4, 2003.Even though he physically appears onscreen for less than three minutes in Phone Booth (2002), he received second billing behind Colin Farrell.Was originally slated to play grandfather Tommy Douglas in Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story (2006), but had to relinquish the role in late 2004 due to scheduling conflicts with the fourth season of 24 (2001).Is related on both sides of his family to health care activists in two different countries. He is a distant cousin on his father's side of Howard Dean, who vocally advocated the Affordable Health Care Act in the United States. His maternal grandfather was Canadian (Saskatchewan) Premier Tommy Douglas, who pushed through Parliament a universal health care bill. |
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Kiefer Sutherland |
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Kiefer Sutherland profile
| Height: |
5' 9' (1.75 m) |
| Biography: |
Kiefer Sutherland was born in London, England, UK, to Canadian actors Shirley Douglas and Donald Sutherland, who moved to California shortly after his birth. His maternal grandfather, Tommy Douglas, was a Scottish-born Canadian politician who was a P |
| Trivia: |
Was roommates with Robert Downey Jr. for three years during their early days in Hollywood in the 1980s.Upon the conclusion of Season 5 of 24 (2001), Kiefer has spent more on-screen time as the character Jack Bauer than as all of his previous roles combined. He has also received more nominations for the series than his entire film career.When his character, Jack Bauer, got a new tattoo (part of the plotline) for Season 3 of 24 (2001) instead of having to go though tedious make up for each scene which the tattoo would show, Kiefer had a real tattoo inked onto his arm.During the fourth season of 24 (2001), he filmed a Public Service Announcement to tell viewers that the series' creators were not trying to exploit 9/11 in their storylines, and that the whole terrorist storyline was fictional.During filming of Stand by Me (1986), he stayed in character off-camera by often picking on Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell.Considers his father, Donald Sutherland, to be one of the greatest actors of all-time.Has spent 15 hours a day, six days a week, for the last five years on the set of 24 (2001).Was Gary Oldman's passenger when Oldman was arrested for drunk driving in 1991.On January 23, 2005, he became the first Inside the Actors Studio (1994) guest to be the offspring of a former guest. His father, Donald Sutherland appeared on the show in 1998.His grandfather (former Saskatchewan premier Tommy Douglas) was voted "The Greatest Canadian".Among the many reasons cited for the break-up of his first marriage, one was his friendship with The Lost Boys (1987) castmate Jason Patric and other members of the "brat pack" -- ironically enough, his friendship with Jason Patric dissolved after his fianc�� Julia Roberts left with Patric for Europe three days before her scheduled 1991 marriage to Sutherland was to take place. In 2011, Sutherland and Patric co-starred in the Broadway revival of Patric's father's play "That Championship Season".Is a huge fan of the rock band Queen.Has a very large collection of vintage guitars (a 1959 Les Paul, a 1967 Telecaster, a 1968 ES335 and about fifty-five more).Traveled with the rodeo circuit in the late 1990s and won rodeos in Phoenix and Albuquerque.Is seven minutes older than sister Rachel Sutherland.At about 5' 9", Kiefer is extremely short by the standards of his father's side of the family. For example, his father stands 6' 4" and his half-brothers are all well over 6 feet.Earned first place in the US Team Roping Championships.He was awarded a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto, Ontario in 2005.Grandson of former Saskatchewan premier Tommy Douglas, leader of the first elected socialist government in North America. Douglas was premier from 1944-1961, and was known as the father of Canada's government-funded medical system.Sentenced to 48 days in jail for DUI on December 5, 2007. Began serving his sentence immediately.He and his father Donald have both played artist Paul Gauguin.Twin sister Rachel Sutherland is a television post-production supervisor in Toronto, Ontario.Was engaged to Julia Roberts.He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 7024 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on December 9, 2008.Has signed a contract to be in three more seasons of 24 (2001) after Season 5. The contract says he will be paid $40 million, which makes him the highest paid actor on a television drama.Plays ice hockey on a celebrity team.His first name is the German word for pine and/or jaw.Attended the funeral of actor Brandon Lee (who was accidentally shot by Michael Massee while filming The Crow (1994)). Coincidentally, Massee later played villain Ira Gaines in the first season of 24 (2001).Son of actor Donald Sutherland and actress Shirley DouglasIs close friends with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky.When starting up on the rodeo circuit he decided to buy all the things needed. The horses, the bulls/cows, the tractors, the 900 acre ranch in Montana, then sold it once he was finished.Daughter, Sarah Sutherland, likes to make fun of the fact that he's computer illiterate.Has a 1967 Chevy Chevelle that he has a "personal attachment to"For his role in The Wild (2006), he had to practice roaring like a lion. Rather than doing it at his home with his daughter and stepdaughter around, he practiced in his car while driving on the freeway, completely unaware of a woman in the next lane watching him.Is on screen for less than three minutes in Taking Lives (2004), even though he shares top billing with Ethan Hawke and Angelina Jolie.He attended seven different schools in ten years.Owns Ironworks Studio together with his musical partner singer/songwriter/composer Jude Cole. Kiefer also owns a valuable collection of about 50 vintage guitars which he and his partners has been playing in studio sessions and live performances.Ranked #68 on the 2006 Forbes The Celebrity 100 list of the world's most powerful celebrities. His earnings were a reported $23 million.He is of Scottish, and some English, Irish, and German, ancestry.He left Canada to do commercials in New York. In 1983, he landed a jeans advertisement and got enough money to buy a car and go to California.When he was eight, he moved to Canada where he spent the next eight years of his life.Has appeared in one scene of Article 99 (1992) wearing glasses and a fishing bucket hat, a tip to father Donald Sutherland, who sported the same look in M*A*S*H (1970).His role as Jack Bauer in 24 (2001) is his first regular role on a television series.Owns a recording studio/music label in Los Angeles, called Ironworks, with best friend, musician/producer Jude Cole.Has three half-brothers: Roeg Sutherland, Rossif Sutherland and Angus Sutherland.Arrested on suspicion of DUI in Los Angeles, California on September 25, 2007.Within the same year, had played the character the Caller in the movie Phone Booth (2002) and Jack Bauer on the television series 24 (2001). Both projects were created by Fox. The events of both projects take place in "real time". And both projects were delayed by Fox due to real-life events: 24 (2001) due to the 9/11 al-Qa'ida terrorist attacks, and Phone Booth (2002) due to the D.C. sniper shootings by John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo. The first season of "24" began airing in October 2001, while Phone Booth had its release date moved from November 15, 2002 to April 4, 2003.Even though he physically appears onscreen for less than three minutes in Phone Booth (2002), he received second billing behind Colin Farrell.Was originally slated to play grandfather Tommy Douglas in Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story (2006), but had to relinquish the role in late 2004 due to scheduling conflicts with the fourth season of 24 (2001).Is related on both sides of his family to health care activists in two different countries. He is a distant cousin on his father's side of Howard Dean, who vocally advocated the Affordable Health Care Act in the United States. His maternal grandfather was Canadian (Saskatchewan) Premier Tommy Douglas, who pushed through Parliament a universal health care bill. |
| Trademarks: |
Blonde hair and blue eyes
Gravelly smoke burnished voice
His role as Jack Bauer on 24 (2001)
Often works with Joel Schumacher
Often plays psychotic sadists |
| Quotes: |
(his reaction to winning the Golden Globe Award!) Now I know how Charlie Sheen feels, I've lost all feeling in my lower half.
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When you're a young actor you like to go for characters with a bit of flair, so in many films I ended up playing the weirdos. But I can assure you I'm not a psycho or a criminal or a bully.
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There are two kinds of event in rodeo and bull riding's one of the roughstock events. I was into immobilising cows myself.
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On his 1990s career: You could say I was not on everybody's first list to do the bigger films. Luckily, other opportunities have come along.
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(on the much-hyped broken engagement to Julia Roberts) You can't do all these interviews about how wonderful you both are and then when it falls apart six days before your wedding not expect people to have a shot at you. I know Julia and I unwittingly asked for it. |
| Salaries: |
24 (2001) - $40,000,000 (2007-2009)
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24 (2001) - $550,000 /episode (2009-10)
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24 (2001) - $550,000 per episode
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The Three Musketeers (1993) - $1,700,000
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A Few Goo |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Additional Crew |
| Others works: |
(1997) Appeared with his mother (Shirley Douglas) in a stage Production of The Glass Menagerie.
Print Ad for The GAP (2002)
Directed Richard Marx's "Silent Scream" music video
TV commercial (voice over) for MGD (2003).
TV commercial (vo |
| Spouse: |
Kelly Winn (June 29, 1996 - May 19, 2004) (divorced)Camelia Lynne (September 12, 1987 - February 1, 1990) (divorced, 1 child) |
| Children: |
Sarah Sutherland |
| Parents: |
Shirley Douglas
Donald Sutherland |
| Relatives: |
Rachel Sutherland (Sibling) |
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