Biography
Who is Kiefer Sutherland?
Early life and family
Kiefer Sutherland was born on December 21, 1966, at St Mary's Hospital in London, United Kingdom. His parents were actors Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas, who were living and working in England at the time. His parents divorced when he was young, and he moved with his mother to Toronto, Ontario, in 1975 after spending time in Corona, California.
He attended several schools during his youth, including John G. Althouse Middle School and Malvern Collegiate Institute. His grandfather was Tommy Douglas, a prominent Canadian politician and former Premier of Saskatchewan who is credited for bringing universal health care to Canada. Kiefer has a twin sister named Rachel, along with other siblings.
Rise to fame in Hollywood
Kiefer Sutherland made his screen debut in Max Dugan Returns, which also starred his father. He earned critical acclaim for his role in the Canadian drama The Bay Boy in 1984, which earned him a Genie Award nomination and prompted his move to Hollywood.
His first film made in the United States was the coming-of-age story Stand by Me in 1986, where he played a neighborhood bully. He quickly followed this with roles in prominent films such as The Lost Boys in 1987, Young Guns in 1988, and Flatliners in 1990.
Career highlights and television success
Throughout the 1990s, Kiefer Sutherland appeared in numerous successful feature films, including A Few Good Men in 1992, The Three Musketeers in 1993, Freeway in 1996, and Dark City in 1998. He also worked as a director and producer on various projects over the course of his career.
His most famous television role began in 2001 when he started playing counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer in the Fox drama series 24. His performance on the show earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2006, as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award. He later starred as President Tom Kirkman in the political drama series Designated Survivor.
Personal life and other projects
In addition to his extensive acting career in television and film, Kiefer Sutherland has worked as a voice actor and musician, exploring genres such as country music and rock music. He provided the facial motion capture and voice for Venom Snake in the video games Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
He has received stars on both Canada's Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the entertainment industry. He has been associated with partners such as Julia Roberts and Cindy Vela, and he has a daughter named Sarah Sutherland.
Birthday and age
Kiefer Sutherland was born on December 21, 1966, which makes Kiefer 59 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Kiefer shares the date with 25 other famous people.
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