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Discover more about the stars of BBC Drama 24. |
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 Kiefer Sutherland
One of the famous acting brat-pack of the 1980s, Kiefer Sutherland's career has finally lived up to its early potential with his critically acclaimed performance as Jack Bauer in 24. Before that, he was best known for roles in films such as The Lost Boys, Young Guns
and Flatliners.
Are you a Kiefer expert? Find out!
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Kiefer made his first screen appearance in the film Max Dugan Returns at the age of 17, opposite his father Donald.
Kiefer went on to star in landmark movies such as Young Guns with Charlie Sheen, Flatliners with Julia Roberts, Stand By Me with River Phoenix, The Lost Boys with Jason Patric, A Few Good Men with Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson and The Vanishing with Sandra Bullock.
His television appearances include the critically acclaimed original cable dramas A Soldier’s Sweetheart and Last Light for which he made his directorial debut. The movie garnered glowing reviews - especially for Sutherland’s directing. His other credits include Bad Boy which earned him a Best Actor Genie Award nomination, The Mission Amazing Stories and Trapped in Silence.
Sutherland will portray the world famous Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin in Paradise Found. He will also be seen in the World War II film To End All Wars and the feature I Fought the Law.
Kiefer has been typecast in many of his films - as the bully or the criminal. Classic examples include the drug addict in Bright Lights, Big City opposite Michael J.Fox, the serial killer in Freeway and The Brotherhood of Justice.
His voice was heard in the 2002 film Phone Booth.
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Kiefer's father is the actor Donald Sutherland. Donald is a well-established Hollywood star, appearing in such famous films as MASH, The Dirty Dozen, Klute, Don't Look Now and Ordinary People.
Kiefer's full name is Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland.
He had a very high-profile relationship with Julia Roberts. They broke up just before they were due to be married.
Kiefer Sutherland won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Jack Bauer in 24 - his first regular role in a television series.
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Kiefer was born on the 21st December in Paddington, London.
Kiefer has been married twice and has one daughter called Sarah Jude and three step-children.
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