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Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus
Sutherland (born December 21, 1966) is a
Canada|Canadian television and film actor. He was
born in London while his parents were working
there, but was raised in Canada. He is the son of
Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas, both actors
themselves, and the grandson of Canadian statesman
Tommy Douglas. He has a twin sister named Rachel,
who has had a few credits in film production but
does not work as an actress.

Originally known for his work in films, and for
being a member of the Brat Pack in the 1980s,
nowadays Sutherland is probably best known for his
role as special field agent Jack Bauer on the hit
U.S. television show 24 (television)|24. 24 was
originally intended to be a one time mini-series
in which special agent Jack Bauer (played by
Sutherland) has to stop a presidential candidate
from being assassinated as well as rescue his wife
and daughter (who are being held hostage). The
first season was such a hit that there were
second, third, and fourth seasons made. A fifth
season will begin in January 2006. There was also
a graphic novel published by IDW that was released
in the summer of 2004. The graphic novel is about
Sutherland's character Jack Bauer when he first
joins CTU; this takes place before the first
season occurs.

After the original broadcast of the November 25,
2003 episode of 24, Kiefer Sutherland broke
character to address the issue of gun safety, most
likely to waive Fox Network of liability in case
someone attempted to recreate the Russian Roulette
scenes.  Sutherland gave a promotion for an
organization called Americans For Gun Safety
Foundation.  Sutherland's personal views on gun
politics are unknown.

Sutherland broke character again on 24 during the
original broadcast of the February 7, 2005 episode
for a Public service announcement|PSA addressing
Arab Americans portrayed on the show. He said that
Arab-Americans are united with other Americans in
their stand against terrorists. This PSA was in
response to a complaint and possible lawsuit by an
Arab-American group.

On April 18, 2000, Sutherland was a featured
speaker at the Friends of Medicare rally in
Edmonton, Alberta, which sought to prevent the
governing Alberta Progressive Conservative
Party|Conservative premier Ralph Klein from
amending Bill 11 in manner which protesters
alleged would permit "two-tier health care" in
Canada.

During the fall of 2001, Sutherland
unintentionally interrupted the filming of the
premiere episode of the online series
http://www.thelonelyisland.com/ The Lonely Island.
In the episode "White Power", The Dudes beat an
old lady and steal her purse to facilitate their
addiction to teeth whiteners. Sutherland, driving
by at the time, jumped out of his car and
intervened, only to discover that he was
interrupting a student film. A portion of
Sutherland's appearance is displayed after the
credits.

Kiefer is named after Warren Kiefer, who directed
the Donald Sutherland-starring movie Castle Of The
Living Dead. During high school, Sutherland's
nickname was "Reefer", predictably enough.

Kiefer's '24' based fame extends even to the
Far-East, he reprised his role as Agent Jack Bauer
for the spokesperson role for Calorie Mate Japan,
a nutritional supplement brand.

==Selected filmography==
Sutherland has directed three and appeared in over
50 films. Some of them are listed below.

Spoilers

*The Sentinel (2006)
*Taking Lives (2004)
*Phone Booth (movie)|Phone Booth (2003 in
film|2003), as the caller/sniper.*
*To End All Wars (2001 in film|2001)
*Woman Wanted (1999 in film|1999), director and
playing Wendell Goddard.
*Dark City (1998)|Dark City (1998 in film|1998),
as Dr. Daniel Schreber.
*Truth or Consequences, NM (1997 in film|1997).
Director and supporting actor, playing a double
crossing criminal who ends up on the wrong side of
Martin Sheen's crime lord.
*Freeway (movie)|Freeway (1996 in film|1996) in
this film loosely based on the famous Little Red
Riding Hood Kiefer plays a serial killer who gives
Reese Witherspoon's character a ride.  
*An Eye for an Eye (1996 in film|1996) playing the
rapist and killer of Sally Field's character's
daughter in this tale of revenge. 
*The Cowboy Way (1994 in film|1994) playing a
cowboy named Sonny Gilstrap
*The Three Musketeers (1993 in film|1993), a Walt
Disney film also starring Charlie Sheen, Tim Curry
and Chris O'Donnell.  Based loosely on the classic
novel by Alexander Dumas.
*A Few Good Men (1992 in film|1992). Supporting
actor alongside: Jack Nicholson, Kevin Bacon, and
Tom Cruise.
*Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992 in
film|1992), the prequel to the acclaimed Twin
Peaks series. Sutherland plays the partner of Chet
(Chris Isaak) in this supporting role.
*Flatliners (1990 in film|1990), along with Julia
Roberts and Kevin Bacon playing a group of medical
students experimenting with death. Kiefer
Sutherland and Julia Roberts became engaged during
filming, however shortly afterwards Julia Roberts
broke off the engagement.
*Young Guns (1988 in film|1988), with Emilio
Estevez, and Charlie Sheen.  A story about a group
of outcast cowboys trying to defend the land of a
man who took them in and helped educate them.
*The Lost Boys (1987 in film|1987) playing the
leading vampire in a small town in the United
States in this cult classic.
*Stand By Me (1986 in film|1986). Critically
acclaimed film revolving around a group of young
boys search for a dead body. Also starring: River
Phoenix, Wil Wheaton and Corey Feldman.
* The Bay Boy (1984 in film|1984), his first film
role, which earned him a Genie Awards|Genie
nomination for best actor.

==External link==
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