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Kiefer Sutherland Biography

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Age : 57 years old
Family Name : Sutherland
Birth Country : United Kingdom
Height : 5 Feet 9 Inch

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Kiefer Sutherland is a noted actor, producer, and musician, born on December 21, 1966, in London, England. He has made huge contributions to the entertainment scene and is recognized for the same. Best known for his portrayal of Jack Bauer in 24, he has had a career stretching across decades in the sphere of entertainment, showing versatility in lots of films, television series, and music.

He garnered great applause and critical acclaim through engaging performances and storytelling and left behind a legacy as one of the most energetic and influential personalities in the industry.

 

Early Life: A Star is Born

Although young Sutherland was born into a family of actors, the world of performance wasn't unfamiliar to him. At the time, his father, Donald Sutherland, and his mother, Shirley Douglas, were already popular actors, so there is no doubt that their nature and nurture helped him in his career choice.

The roots of a future icon.  SOURCE: Pinterest

Moving to California, Kiefer started acting in school plays and went on to make his film debut in The Bay Boy in 1984, which proved it was a natural beginning in his career.

Rise to Fame: The 80s and 90s

Sutherland eased his way into the limelight by the end of the 1980s, paving the way for more outstanding movie roles in Stand by Me (1986) and The Lost Boys (1987). He made a cult following for the role of David in The Lost Boys and launched him as a teen heartthrob.

Sutherland continued building his film credits with hits like Young Guns in 1988 and Flatliners in 1990, tearing up the opposition and proving that he was an actor who could feature in dramatic roles as easily as in action movies.

The Iconic Jack Bauer: 24

It was the career-defining role of Jack Bauer that took Sutherland's career to further heights with the breakthrough series 24. Done in real time, the series followed Bauer racing against time to avert terrorist threats and gained great amounts of critical and commercial success.

Kiefer Sutherland redefined TV drama as Jack Bauer.  SOURCE: Pinterest

His performance earned him a raft of awards, including an Emmy and a Golden Globe. Done in real-time with very tight storytelling, it became a cultural phenomenon.

Expanding Horizons: Television and Beyond

After 24, Sutherland went on to pursue a variety of television roles. He starred in Touch from 2012–2013 as a father who discovers his son has a special gift for knowing future events. In Designated Survivor, he portrayed Tom Kirkman (2016–2019), a lowly cabinet member whose life changes when he becomes president after an attack on the Capitol.

The role was intuitive to what was happening in politics at the time and, hence, appreciated by the audience. It ended up being critically acclaimed.

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A Musical Journey: From Screen to Stage

Besides acting, Sutherland has pursued music. The first album, Down in a Hole, which appeared in 2016, showed skill as a musician with songwriting abilities. It brought about influences of country and Americana sounds. He then wrote Reckless & Me in 2019 to cement his status as a musician.

Love in the spotlight: Kiefer Sutherland and his girlfriend share a moment.  SOURCE: Wonderwall

Live shows have also received rave reviews, often with Sutherland telling personal stories through his songs and engaging the audience with them.

Personal Life: Trials and Triumphs

The personal life of Sutherland has also been a matter of ups and downs. He has been married three times, probably his most famous relationship being that with actress Julia Roberts, which dramatically ended before their marriage.

He has had problems with the law—arrested for DUIs—but has shown a resilient streak to get out of those troubles. His daughter, Sarah Sutherland, did follow in his footsteps and build an acting career of her own.

Awards and Accolades: A Legacy of Excellence

Among the many different awards in his career, Sutherland has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is held in the esteem of all movie and television fans and respected by peers who value his massive contributions to film and television.

Kiefer’s award-winning legacy speaks for itself.  SOURCE: Pinterest

He received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Zurich Film Festival in 2019 for his long, outstanding work in film and television.

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