Kiefer Sutherland
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If the acting thing hadn't worked out for me, I'd be laying phone cable in northern Ontario.
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Birthdate :December 21, 1966
Location :London , United Kingdom
Country :Canada
Sign : Sagittarius
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Job :actors
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1944
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.1944
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.1959
Has a very large collection of vintage guitars (a 1959 Les Paul, a '67 Telecaster, a '68 ES335 and about fifty-five more).1959
Has a very large collection of vintage guitars (a 1959 Les Paul, a 1967 Telecaster, a 1968 ES335 and about fifty-five more).1964
Named after Warren Kiefer, pen name of Lorenzo Sabatini. Sabatini directed Castle of the Living Dead , in which Donald Sutherland made his theatrical film debut.1964
Named after Warren Kiefer, pen name of Lorenzo Sabatini. Sabatini directed Il castello dei morti vivi (1964), in which Donald Sutherland made his theatrical film debut.1967
Has a 1967 Chevy Chevelle that he has a "personal attachment to"1967
Has a 1967 Chevy Chevelle that he has a "personal attachment to"1974
Has three half-brothers: Roeg Sutherland (b. 1974), Rossif Sutherland (b. 1978) and Angus Sutherland (b. 1982).1980
Was roommates with Robert Downey Jr. for three years during their early days in Hollywood in the 1980s.1983
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.1983
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.1986
During filming of Stand by Me , stayed in character off-camera by often picking on Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell.1986
During filming of Stand by Me (1986), stayed in character off-camera by often picking on Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell.1987
His vampire likeness from The Lost Boys is featured on the cover of J. Gordon Melton's "The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead." In a captioned picture inside the book, his name is misspelled as "Keifer."1987
Among the many reasons cited for the break-up of his first marriage, one was his friendship with The Lost Boys castmate Jason Patric and other members of the "brat pack" -- ironically enough, his friendship with Jason Patric dissolved after his fiance Julia Roberts left with Patric for Europe.1987
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 fiancé 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 costarred in the Broadway revival of Patric's father's play "That Championship Season".1987
His vampire likeness from The Lost Boys (1987) is featured on the cover of J. Gordon Melton's "The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead." In a captioned picture inside the book, his name is misspelled as "Keifer."1988
Daughter, Sarah Sutherland, with Camelia Kath, was born on February 18, 1988. Daughter Sarah Sutherland was named after actress Sarah Jessica Parker and singer/songwriter/composer Jude Cole.1988
Daughter, Sarah Sutherland, with Camelia Kath, was born on February 18, 1988.1990
Traveled with the rodeo circuit in the late 1990s and won rodeos in Phoenix and Albuquerque.1990
Starred alongside Dennis Hopper in Flashback (1990). Hopper later played Victor Drazen in the final four episodes of Season One of "24" (2001).1991
Was Gary Oldman's passenger when Oldman was arrested for drunk driving in 1991.1991
Was Gary Oldman's passenger when Oldman was arrested for drunk driving in 1991.1992
Appears in one scene of Article 99 wearing glasses and a fishing bucket hat, a tip to father Donald Sutherland, who sported the same look in MASH .1992
Appears 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 MASH (1970).1993
Shares birthday with The Three Musketeers co-star Julie Delpy.1994
On January 23, 2005, became the first "Inside the Actors Studio" guest to be the offspring of a former guest. His father, Donald Sutherland appeared on the show in 1998.1994
Attended the funeral of actor Brandon Lee (who was accidentally shot by Michael Massee while filming The Crow ). Coincidentally, Massee later played villain Ira Gaines in the first season of "24" .1994
On January 23, 2005, 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 1998.1994
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).1996
On the Freeway DVD cover, he has a five o'clock shadow, but in the film itself, he is clean shaven.1996
On the Freeway (1996) DVD cover, he has a five o'clock shadow, but in the film itself, he is clean shaven.1997
Had L.A. Confidential been made into a TV series, he would have played the Kevin Spacey character, Jack Vincennes.1997
Had L.A. Confidential (1997) been made into a television series, he would have played the Kevin Spacey character, Jack Vincennes.2001
His "24" character Jack Bauer was spoofed by John Culshaw on "Dead Ringers" .2001
When his character, Jack Bauer, got a new tattoo (part of the plot line) for Season 3 of "24" 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.2001
Has spent 15 hours a day, six days a week, for the last five years on the set of "24" .2001
Upon the conclusion of season 5 of "24" , 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 show than his entire film career.2001
Starred alongside Dennis Hopper in Flashback . Hopper later played "Victor Drazen" in the final four episodes of Season One of "24" .2001
Has signed a contract to be in 3 more seasons of "24" after season 5. The contract says he will be paid $40 million, which makes him the highest paid actor on a TV drama.2001
In an episode of "24" , his character Jack Bauer is brought back after a heart failure. The same thing happened in Flatliners , where he played Nelson.2001
During the fourth season of "24" , he filmed a Public Service Announcement to tell viewers that the show's creators were not trying to exploit 9/11 in their storylines, and that the whole terrorist storyline was fictional.2001
In an episode of "24" , he is told a character is being transferred from Los Angeles to Guantanamo Bay in Cuba for questioning. In A Few Good Men , he played a Marine stationed at Guantanamo Bay.2001
His role as Jack Bauer in "24" is his first regular role on a television series.2001
In an episode of "24" , his character mentions that he and his wife and daughter should take a trip up into Canada. His father, Donald Sutherland, was born in Saint John, New Brunswick.2001
In an episode of "24" (2001), his character mentions that he and his wife and daughter should take a trip up into Canada. His father, Donald Sutherland, was born in Saint John, New Brunswick.2001
His role as Jack Bauer in "24" (2001) is his first regular role on a television series.2001
In an episode of "24" (2001), he is told a character is being transferred from Los Angeles to Guantanamo Bay in Cuba for questioning. In A Few Good Men (1992), he played a Marine stationed at Guantanamo Bay.2001
In an episode of "24" (2001), his character Jack Bauer is brought back after a heart failure. The same thing happened in Flatliners (1990), where he played Nelson.2001
During the fourth season of "24" (2001), he filmed a Public Service Announcement to tell viewers that the show's creators were not trying to exploit 9/11 in their storylines, and that the whole terrorist storyline was fictional.2001
Is the spokesperson for Calorie Mate Japan in character from "24" (2001).2001
Has signed a contract to be in 3 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.2001
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 show than his entire film career.2001
Has spent 15 hours a day, six days a week, for the last five years on the set of "24" (2001).2001
His "24" (2001) character Jack Bauer was spoofed by John Culshaw on "Dead Ringers" (2002).2001
When his character, Jack Bauer, got a new tattoo (part of the plot line) 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.2002
Lived in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles from 2002-2009.2002
Even though he physically appears onscreen for less than three minutes in Phone Booth , he received second billing behind Colin Farrell.2002
Within the same year, had played the character of The Caller in the movie Phone Booth and of Jack Bauer in the television series "24" . 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" due to the 9/11 al-Qa'ida terrorist attacks, and Phone Booth due to the D.C. sniper shootings by John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo. 24's 1st season began airing in October 2001, while "Phone Booth" had its release date moved from November 15, 2002 to April 4, 2003.2002
Even though he physically appears onscreen for less than three minutes in Phone Booth (2002), he received second billing behind Colin Farrell.2002
Within the same year, had played the character of The Caller in the movie Phone Booth (2002) and of Jack Bauer in 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. "24"'s 1st season began airing in October 2001, while Phone Booth had its release date moved from November 15, 2002 to April 4, 2003.2004
Is on screen for less than three minutes in Taking Lives , even though he shares top billing with Ethan Hawke and Angelina Jolie.2004
Is on screen for less than three minutes in Taking Lives (2004), even though he shares top billing with Ethan Hawke and Angelina Jolie.2005
In 2005, he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto.2005
His stepdaughter Michelle Kath was expecting her first child in February 2005.2005
In 2005, he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto.2006
Ranked #68 on the 2006 Forbes Celebrity 100 list of the world's most powerful celebrities. His earnings were a reported $23 million.2006
He appears with Kim Basinger in The Sentinel . Basinger appeared in L.A. Confidential , and Sutherland was going to play Jack Vincennes in the failed TV pilot version, L.A. Confidential (TV).2006
Was originally slated to play grandfather Tommy Douglas in "Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story" , but had to relinquish the role in late 2004 due to scheduling conflicts with the fourth season of "24" .2006
His daughter, Sarah Sutherland, was part of the graduating class of 2006 from Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences in Santa Monica, California (Vanity Fair Magazine, February 2005).2006
For his role in The Wild , 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.2006
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).2006
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.2006
His daughter, Sarah Sutherland, was part of the graduating class of 2006 from Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences in Santa Monica, California (Vanity Fair Magazine, February 2005).2006
He appears with Kim Basinger in The Sentinel (2006). Basinger appeared in L.A. Confidential (1997), and Sutherland was going to play Jack Vincennes in the failed television pilot version, L.A. Confidential (2003) (TV).2006
Ranked #68 on the 2006 Forbes Celebrity 100 list of the world's most powerful celebrities. His earnings were a reported $23 million.2007
Arrested on suspicion of DUI in Los Angeles on September 25, 2007.2007
Sentenced to 48 days in jail for DUI. Started serving his sentence immediately .2007
While visiting Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2007, he stayed at the world-famous Copacabana Palace Hotel.2007
Sentenced to 48 days in jail for DUI. Started serving his sentence immediately [December 5, 2007].2008
Paid $8.25 million to purchase a five-story town house in Manhattan's West Village. [2008]2009
Sold his 14,400-square-foot loft/recording studio in Los Angeles' Silver Lake area for $3,000,000. 2009
Sold his 14,400-square-foot loft/recording studio in Los Angeles' Silver Lake area for $3,000,000. [2009]7024
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 7024 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
