Kiefer Sutherland - Biography

Last Editor: sunscreen48				Kiefer Sutherland Biography -   Name : Kiefer Sutherland Date of birth : 21 December 1966 Place of birth : London, England, UK Birth Name : Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland Height : 5'11'' Profession : Actor

Kiefer Sutherland Trivia -

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. Daughter, Sarah Jude, with Camelia Kath. Son of actor Donald Sutherland and actress Shirley Douglas Was engaged to Julia Roberts 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 fiance Julia Roberts left with Patric for Europe. Traveled with the rodeo circuit in the late 1990s and won rodeos in Phoenix and Alburquerque. PLays ice hockey on a celebrity team. Earned first place in the US Team Roping Championships. Twin sister Rachel Sutherland is a TV post-production supervisor in Toronto. Named after Warren Kiefer, pen name of Lorenzo Sabatini. Sabatini directed Castello dei morti vivi, Il (1964) [aka Castle of the Living Dead (1964)], in which Donald Sutherland made his theatrical film debut. Daughter Sarah Jude was named after actress Sarah Jessica Parker and singer/songwriter/composer Jude Cole. Was named after screenwriter Lorenzo Sabatini (aka: Warren Kiefer) who wrote his father Donald Sutherland's feature film debut. Was Gary Oldman's passenger when Oldman was arrested for drunk driving in 1991. Daughter, Sarah, likes to make fun of the fact that he's computer illiterate. 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. Shares birthday with The Three Musketeers (1993) co-star Julie Delpy. 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 New Brunswick, a Canadian province. Is on screen for less than three minutes in Taking Lives (2004), even though he shares top billing with Ethan Hawke and Angelina Jolie. 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). For his role in The Wild (2006), he had to practice roaring like a lion. Rather than doing it in his home with his two daughters around, he practiced in his car while driving on the freeway, completely unaware of a woman in the next lane watching him. Daughter, with Kath, Sarah Jude was born in 1988. 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. His role as Jack Bauer in "24" (2001) is his first regular role on a television series. 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." Had L.A. Confidential (1997) been made into a TV series, he would have played the Kevin Spacey character, Jack Vincennes. 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. Went to Martingrove Collegiate Institute in Etobicoke, Ontario 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 national threats: "24" (2001) due to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and Phone Booth (2002) due to sniper shootings. Even though he physically appears onscreen for less than three minutes in Phone Booth (2002), he received second billing behind Colin Farrell. Wasn't aware of father Donald Sutherland as an actor until he was 18. His stepdaughter Michelle Kath is expecting her first child in February 2005. 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. Was originally slated to star in a Canadian TV movie about his grandfather Tommy Douglas' life, but had to relinquish the role in late 2004 due to scheduling conflicts with the 4th season of 24. Is seven minutes older than sister Rachel Sutherland. When he was eight, he moved to Canada where he spent the next eight years of his life. 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. His daughter Sarah will graduate in the class of 2006 from Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences in Santa Monica, California (Vanity Fair Magazine, February 2005) Has the same birthday as comedian Ray Romano. 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. Is close friends with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky On the Freeway (1996) DVD cover, he has a five o'clock shadow, but in the film itself, he is clean shaven. 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. 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). Is the spokesperson for Calorie Mate Japan in character from '24' Attended St. Andrew's College in Aurora, Ontario. Owns a recording studio/music label in Los Angeles, called Ironworks, with best friend, musician/producer Jude Cole. Has three half-brothers: Roeg Sutherland (b. 1974), Rossif Sutherland (b. 1978) and Angus Redford Sutherland (b. 1982). 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. Starred alongside Dennis Hopper in Flashback (1990). Hopper later played "Victor Drazen" in the final four episodes of Season One of "24" (2001). 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 TV pilot version, L.A. Confidential (2003) (TV). 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 TV drama. Is a huge fan of the rock band Queen. Has a 1967 Chevy Chevelle that he has a "personal attachment to" Broke three fingers in his first rodeo. He attended seven different schools in ten years. Has spent 15 hours a day, six days a week, for the last five years on the set of "24" (2001). His grandfather (former Saskatchewan premier Tommy Douglas) was voted "The Greatest Canadian". 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. His ex-wife, Camelia Kath, is the widow of Chicago guitarist Terry Kath. Ranked #68 on the 2006 Forbes Celebrity 100 list of the world's most powerful celebrities. His earnings were a reported $23 million. Despite being in Phone Booth (2002) and Taking Lives (2004) for less then 3 minutes in each movie, he shares top billing with his co-stars. His great-great-grandmother through male line was a third cousin of President Rutherford Birchard Hayes. Ironically, on "24"'s 5th season, his character Jack Bauer had to work with a Homeland Security agent named Karen Hayes. Is distantly related to former Governor of Vermont Howard Dean. Has a very large collection of vintage guitars (a 1959 Les Paul, a '67 Telecaster, a '68 ES335 and about fifty-five more). He has a border collie named Molly. Lives in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles. His "24" (2001) character Jack Bauer was spoofed by John Culshaw on "Dead Ringers" (2002). 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. In 2005, he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto. Arrested on suspicion of DUI in Los Angeles on September 25, 2007. Sentenced to 48 days in jail for DUI. Started serving his sentence immediately [December 5, 2007]. He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 7024 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Considers his father, Donald Sutherland to be one of the greatest actors of all-time. Has a pet hamster named Carlos. The police arrested and charged him on May 7, 2009 with assault for headbutting a man at a swank party in New York City. After interrogation, Southerland left police station. He may appear in court within the next few weeks.

Kiefer Sutherland Detailed Biography -

Perhaps the most definitive descriptor for Kiefer Sutherland's career is not any particular niche he's carved for himself, but rather his versatility. From the perfected subtleties he has portrayed in supporting roles, to his command of the screen as a star, Sutherland has covered abundant ground. His roles have ranged from deeply psychological, such as the medical student in Flatliners, to upbeat and authoritative, like the sheriff in Picking Up the Pieces. In addition to his talent on the big screen, Sutherland has earned directorial credits, as well as a Golden Globe Award in 2001 for Best Actor in a TV Drama. Kiefer Sutherland and his twin sister, Rachel, were born to acting parents Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas in the U.K. on December 21, 1966. In 1971, his parents divorced, and Sutherland moved from their home in L.A. to Toronto with his mother. Just six years later, he was appearing in theatrical performances, including a production of Throne of Strow. His first film appearance occurred in 1983, in Max Dugan Returns, with a scene featuring Sutherland alongside his father Donald Sutherland. The 1980s brought the beginning of what would become Kiefer Sutherland's lengthy list of film credits. Most notable were his roles in The Bay Boy -- a 1930s coming-of-age story set in Nova Scotia -- for which he won a Genie Award in 1984, and the Rob Reiner drama Stand by Me (1986) in which he played a scene-stealing bully. He appeared in The Lost Boys in 1987, also starring Jason Patric. In 1988, at age 20, Sutherland married Camelia Kath, who was 14 years his senior, and the couple had a daughter named Sarah Jude that same year. The marriage lasted for two years. Flatliners, 1990's groundbreaking psychodrama, starred Sutherland with Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin, and Julia Roberts. The story involved four medical students experimenting with death, attempting to actually die to experience the after-life, and then be revived by their peers. The unique story line and strong performances earned the stars a lot of attention for the film. Sutherland and Roberts engaged in an offscreen romance, which endured for some time after shooting had wrapped. In 1992, Sutherland starred in the blockbuster A Few Good Men, also starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, and Kevin Bacon. Within a year, he made his directorial debut with the made-for-television drama Last Light, in which he also starred as a prison inmate. He was married a second time, to Kelly Winn, in 1996, but the relationship had ended by 2000. In the late '90s, his career picked up pace, with multiple acting and directing credits occurring within single years. The year 1997 featured Sutherland as Joey in a modern film noir called The Last Days of Frankie the Fly, and as director of the psycho-thriller Truth or Consequences, N.M. In A Soldier's Sweetheart, adapted from a story by Vietnam-vet writer Tim O'Brien, he played the narrator of the flashbacks, in 1998. That same year, he starred in the science fiction-mystery film Dark City with Jennifer Connelly and Rufus Sewell. His second self-directed TV movie, Woman Wanted, was one of four projects released crediting his name in 1999. He also appeared in a German film called After Alice, the psychotic drama Ground Control with Kristy Swanson and Kelly McGillis, and the thriller The Break Up starring Bridget Fonda. Shifting gears from the deep, psychosomatic, and eerie tones of his late-'90s films, Sutherland played the sheriff in 2000's Picking Up the Pieces. Featuring David Schwimmer, Cheech Marin, and Sharon Stone, the film was a satirical comedy infused with screwball humor, with a notable appearance by Woody Allen. Again revisiting a more dramatic genre, Sutherland starred in the Stephen Hopkins series 24, which originally aired on FOX. In 2001, his role on the program earned him recognition as Best Actor in a TV Drama at the Golden Globe Awards.