Kiefer Sutherland is a British and Canadian actor. He is best known for his starring role as Jack Bauer in the Fox drama series 24, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, and President Tom Kirkman in the ABC political drama series Designated Survivor. He got his first leading film role in the Canadian drama The Bay Boy, which earned him a Genie Award nomination. He has since appeared in such films as Stand by Me, The Lost Boys, Young Guns, Flatliners, A Few Good Men, The Three Musketeers, Freeway, A Time to Kill, Dark City, Phone Booth, Melancholia, Pompeii, and The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
He was born on the 21st of December 1966, in London, England.
| Birth Name | Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland |
| Nickname | Kiefer |
| Date of Birth | 21st of December 1966 |
| Place of Birth | London, England |
| Age | 59 years old |
| Sun Sign | Sagittarius |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer, Musician |
| Nationality | British and Canadian |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
Education
Kiefer attended Crescent Town Elementary School and St. Clair Junior High (now Gordon A. Brown Middle School) in East York, and John G. Althouse Middle School in Etobicoke. He attended several high schools, including St. Andrew’s College, Martingrove Collegiate Institute, Harbord Collegiate Institute, Silverthorn Collegiate Institute, Malvern Collegiate Institute, and Annex Village Campus. He also spent a semester at Regina Mundi Catholic College in London, Ontario and attended weekend acting lessons at Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School.
Family Details
- Father – Donald Sutherland (Legendary Actor)
- Mother – Shirley Douglas (Actress)
- Siblings – Rachel Sutherland (Twin Sister) (Actress)
Marital Status
Girlfriend / Spouse
Kiefer Sutherland has dated –
- Camelia Kath
- Julia Roberts Sutherland was engaged to Julia Roberts, his co-star in Flatliners. On 14 June 1991, The pair planned to marry, but called off the engagement four days before.
- Kelly Winn
- Cindy Vela
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Shoe Size | 10 (US) |
| Dress Size | N/A |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Sutherland is Best known for his iconic role as counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer in the hit TV series 24. Widely recognized for redefining action-driven television performances with intense realism. Also Famous for starring in cult-classic films like The Lost Boys and Flatliners. He Acclaimed for powerful performances in courtroom and thriller films such as A Few Good Men and Phone Booth.
Film Debut
In 1983, Kiefer made his feature film debut in Max Dugan Returns. His breakthrough came with Stand by Me (1986) and later The Lost Boys (1987), which established him as a major star.
Singing Debut
In 2016, Sutherland released his first album, Down in a Hole, and a music video for “Not Enough Whiskey” from the album. The country music songs were written by Sutherland and Jude Cole. The Kiefer Sutherland Band toured in April and May of that year, and debuted at the Grand Ole Opry on June 6, 2016. A 2017 review in The Guardian said, “you have the first Hollywood hobby act unshackled by convention and with a real shot at greatness.” The band performed in Scotland and in Las Vegas in 2019. The band’s second album, Reckless and Me, was released in April 2019.
Kiefer Sutherland Net worth
Kiefer Sutherland has an estimated net worth of $100 million dollars as of 2026.
Social Media Profiles
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- YouTube Channel – Kiefer Sutherland
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kiefer Sutherland
- Sutherland was born at St Mary’s Hospital in the Paddington district of London, to Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas, both successful Canadian actors who had been living and working in England.
- Kiefer is named after American-born writer and director Warren Kiefer, who directed Donald Sutherland in his first feature film, Castle of the Living Dead.
- In 1968, Sutherland’s family moved to Corona, California. In 1970, His parents divorced. In 1975, Sutherland moved with his mother to Toronto, Ontario.
- He made his screen debut in Max Dugan Returns (as did Matthew Broderick), in which his father Donald Sutherland also starred. Sutherland was one of the contenders for the role of Glen Lantz in the original A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), which ultimately became Johnny Depp’s feature film debut.
- His first major role was in the Canadian drama The Bay Boy (1984), which earned Sutherland and director Daniel Petrie, Genie award nominations for best actor and best director, respectively.
- Following his success in The Bay Boy, Sutherland eventually moved to Los Angeles and landed television appearances in “The Mission”, an episode of Amazing Stories (1985) and in the telefilm Trapped in Silence (1986) with Marsha Mason.
- In 1992, Sutherland starred opposite Ray Liotta and Forest Whitaker in Article 99 and in the military drama A Few Good Men also starring Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise.
- Later, in 1994, he starred with Jeff Bridges and Nancy Travis in the American version of The Vanishing for 20th Century Fox.
- In 1997, he co-starred with William Hurt and Rufus Sewell in Dark City (1998), directed by Alex Proyas, which was a special presentation at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Sutherland also added his second directorial credit and starred in Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997) alongside Kevin Pollak, Mykelti Williamson, Rod Steiger and Martin Sheen.
- He stars in the Fox drama series 24 (2001) as Jack Bauer for which he has earned a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama Series.
- Kiefer also appeared in 2001 film Cowboy Up, which won the Crystal Heart Award at the 2001 Heartland Film Festival. He also starred in the film To End All Wars, which won two awards at the Heartland Film Festival and one award at the Hawaii International Film Festival.
- He has been seen in the movie Phone Booth (2002) as a man who calls up someone at a phone booth and threatens to kill them if they hang up.
- Kiefer also provided narration for several promotional spots for the United States Men’s National Soccer Team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup for ESPN.
- In 2016, Sutherland released his first album, Down in a Hole, and a music video for “Not Enough Whiskey” from the album.
- Kiefer has been inducted to the Hollywood Walk of Fame and to Canada’s Walk of Fame, and has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Zurich Film Festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kiefer Sutherland?
He is a renowned British-Canadian actor, producer, and director, famous for his iconic role as Jack Bauer in the series 24, which earned him an Emmy and Golden Globe.
What is the real name of Kiefer Sutherland?
His real name is Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland.
What is the age of Kiefer Sutherland?
He is 59 years old (21st of December 1966).
What is Kiefer Sutherland Height?
The Height of Kiefer is 1.74 m (5′8½”).
What is Chris Stapleton Weight?
The Weight of Stapleton is 76 kg (168 lbs).
What is the Net worth of Kiefer Sutherland?
He has an estimated net worth of $100 million dollars as of 2026.
Why is Chris Stapleton Famous?
He is best known for his role as Jack Bauer in the television series 24, which earned him an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and international acclaim. He is also celebrated for his roles in films like The Lost Boys, A Few Good Men, Flatliners, Phone Booth, and Designated Survivor.