Although Sutherland is best known for his performance as Jack Bauer on the television show “24,” he has also featured in scores of movies, some of which include “Stand by Me” (1986), “The Lost Boys” (1987), and “A Time to Kill” (1996).
Kiefer received both an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award for his performance on the Fox series “24,” and the part earned him a total of an astounding $40 million over the course of just three seasons. In addition to his work as an actor, Donald Sutherland has directed the movies “Last Night” (1993) and “Truth or Consequences, N.M.” (1997).
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He has also directed a music video for the band Lighthouse. Furthermore, Sutherland has released two albums: “Down in a Hole” in 2016 and “Reckless & Me” in 2019. Additionally, Sutherland has appeared on Broadway, most notably in the production of “That Championship Season” in 2011.
In the Beginning
Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland was born on December 21, 1966 in Paddington, London, England. His full name is Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland. Shirley Douglas, who passed away in 2020, and Donald Sutherland, his parents, were both from Canada, but both found success as performers in England.
His mother passed away in 2020. Kiefer has four full brothers and four half brothers. His twin sister, Rachel, works in post-production film supervision, and he has Thomas, Rossif, Angus, and Roeg as his half brothers.
In 1968, Donald and Shirley Sutherland moved their family to Corona, California, but they ended up getting divorced just two years later. In 1975, Kiefer and Rachel relocated to Toronto, Canada, along with Shirley. He enrolled in the acting program at Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School around this time.
Kiefer was just 11 years old when he made his acting debut in a production of “Throne of Strow” at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles. Two years later, at the age of 15, he decided to focus solely on his acting career and left school. When Sutherland relocated to Los Angeles, Robert Downey Jr. became his roommate and stayed with him for a period of three years.
Career
The film “Max Dugan Returns,” which was released in 1983 and also starred Kiefer’s father, was Kiefer’s debut role on the big screen. After that, he had a role in the 1985 film “The Bay Boy,” for which he was nominated for a Genie Award as Best Actor in a Leading Role and received positive reviews from the film’s critics. “Stand by Me,” which was based on a novella written by Stephen King, was Sutherland’s first picture to be shot in the United States.
The following year, he portrayed a vampire in “The Lost Boys,” which was also produced in the United States. In 1988, he had a starring role in the film “Young Guns,” for which the ensemble cast was nominated for a Western Heritage Award. After appearing in “Young Guns II” to start off the 1990s, Kiefer went on to star in “Flatliners” (1990), “A Few Good Men” (1992), and “The Three Musketeers” (1993) before reuniting with his father in “A Time to Kill.”
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In 2001, Sutherland was cast in the part that would prove to be the most significant of his career: the counter-terrorist agent Jack Bauer on the television show 24.
The show ran until 2010, when Kiefer reprised his legendary character in the TV movie “24: Redemption” (2008), which aired between the sixth and seventh seasons of the show (due to the fact that the Writers Guild of America strike caused the seventh season to air a year later than originally planned). Following the completion of the show’s first eight seasons, Jack Bauer made his return in 2014 for the limited-run series “24: Live Another Day,” which consisted of a total of twelve episodes.
From 2012 to 2013, Sutherland was a main cast member on the Fox series “Touch,” which aired for a total of 26 episodes before being canceled. After that, in 2016, Kiefer made the transition to the ABC network, where he starred in the political drama “Designated Survivor.”
The show ran for three seasons and a total of 53 episodes. In 2018, ABC decided to end production on “Designated Survivor,” however the show was quickly snatched up by Netflix for a third season. Both the “TV Guide” Award for Most Exciting TV Series and the Critics’ Choice Award for Most Exciting New Series were bestowed upon the program in the same year (2016). In the year 2020, “The Fugitive,” which is produced by Quibi, will mark Sutherland’s return to the world of streaming television.
Personal Life
In 1987, Sutherland tied the knot with Camelia Kath, and the couple was blessed with a daughter, Sarah, in February of 1988. Sarah followed in her father’s footsteps and had a successful acting career, playing Catherine Meyer on 43 episodes of HBO’s award-winning comedy series “Veep.” In 1990, Kiefer and Camelia divorced, and Sarah followed in her father’s footsteps. In 1991, Sutherland became engaged to Julia Roberts, who also starred in “Flatliners,” but Roberts called off the engagement just three days before the wedding.
After that, Kiefer wed Kelly Winn in 1996, but the couple went their own ways three years later, and they divorced for good in 2008. In 2014, he started a romantic connection with the actress Cindy Vela, and three years later, in 2017, they became engaged.
Since 1989, Sutherland has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol four times. In September 2007, he was arrested for drunk driving in Los Angeles and sentenced to 48 days in jail. After being convicted of driving under the influence in 2004, he was serving probation when he was taken into custody.
After head-butting fashion designer Jack McCollough following a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in May 2009, Kiefer surrendered himself to the authorities and was charged with assault. A few weeks later, Kiefer issued a public apology, and the accusations against him were ultimately dismissed in July.
Accolades and Commendations
As a result of his work on “24,” Sutherland has been honored with a number of accolades, including an Emmy Award in 2006, a Golden Globe Award in 2002, Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2004 and 2006, and Gold Derby Awards in 2004 and 2005. In 2005, Kiefer was honored with a spot on the Canada Walk of Fame, and in 2008, he was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2013, he was given the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year award, and in 2015, the Zurich Film Festival presented him with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Real Estate
Kiefer paid $700,000 for a building that had been converted from an ironworks foundry in Silver Lake in 2002. The building has a total area of 14,400 square feet, and Sutherland transformed part of the building’s downstairs space into a recording studio. Together, they established a record label known as IronWorks Music.
In 2009, he sold the home for $3 million, and in 2012, he sold the townhouse he had in New York City for $17.5 million; he had spent $8.2 million for the 4,830 square foot residence in 2008. In the year 2000, Kiefer also sold the Santa Ynez Valley ranch that he owned for a price of $3.6 million.
Net worth
Kiefer Sutherland is a Canadian actor, director, and producer who was born in London. His net worth is currently estimated to be $100 million.
