Kiefer Sutherland Biography: Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland born December 21, 1966 is a Canadian actor, best known for his iconic role as Jack Bauer in the Fox drama series 24 (2001–2010, 2014), a performance that earned him both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Born to actors Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas, Kiefer made his film debut in the Canadian drama The Bay Boy (1984), which earned him a Genie Award nomination. His film career includes notable roles in Stand by Me (1986).
Kiefer Sutherland Biography
Kiefer Sutherland was born in London, England, to Canadian actors Shirley Douglas and Donald Sutherland. His family moved to California shortly after his birth. His maternal grandfather, Tommy Douglas, was a Scottish-born Canadian politician who served as the Premier of Saskatchewan for over 17 years and led the national NDP party for nearly a decade. Sutherland’s career began with his first film role in the comedy-drama Max Dugan Returns (1983). His breakthrough came with the Canadian drama The Bay Boy (1984), which earned both Sutherland and director Daniel Petrie Genie Award nominations for Best Actor and Best Director, respectively. Following this success, Sutherland moved to Los Angeles, where he appeared in television roles, including the episode “The Mission” of Amazing Stories (1985) and the telefilm Trapped in Silence (1986) with Marsha Mason.
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Kiefer Sutherland Biography Details
Born
Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland
Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland is a 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.
Born: 21 December 1966 (age 58 years), St Mary’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Partner: Cindy Vela (2014–)
Height: 1.75 m
Children: Sarah Sutherland
Spouse: Kelly Winn (m. 1996–2004), Camelia Kath (m. 1987–1990)
Siblings: Rossif Sutherland, Rachel Sutherland, Angus Sutherland, Roeg Sutherland, Thomas Emil Sicks
Early Life
Sutherland was born on December 21, 1966, at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London, to Canadian actors Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas, who were living and working in England at the time. His parents divorced when he was three years old. He has a twin sister, Rachel Sutherland, a post-production film supervisor. His maternal grandfather, Tommy Douglas, was a Scottish-born Canadian politician and former Premier of Saskatchewan, credited with introducing universal health care in Canada.
Kiefer was named after American-born writer and director Warren Kiefer, who directed Donald Sutherland in his first feature film, Castle of the Living Dead. When Kiefer was a baby, his mother was arrested by the FBI on charges of conspiracy to possess unregistered explosives but was later exonerated. In 1968, his family moved to Corona, California, and his parents divorced in 1970. In 1975, Kiefer and his mother moved to Toronto, Ontario.
Kiefer Sutherland Facts & Wiki
Where does Kiefer Sutherland live? And how much money does Kiefer Sutherland earn?
Birth Date
21-12-1966
Heritage/origin
English- Canadian-
Ethnicity
White
Religion – believes in God?
Christian
Residence
He owns a house in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Kiefer Sutherland Net Worth 2025
Estimated Net Worth
100 million Dollar
Yearly Salary
N/A
Kiefer Sutherland: Girlfriend, Dating, Family & Friends
Relationship status
Dating (Since 2014)
Sexuality
Straight
Current Girlfriend of Kiefer Sutherland
Cindy Vela
Ex-girlfriends or ex-wives
Julia Fiona Roberts
Camelia Kath, Bo Derek
More info
Was previously married and divorced
Has any kids?
Yes, father of: Sarah Sutherland
Height, Weight, Body Measurements, Tattoos, Skin, Hair & Eye Color
This cool actor & musician originating from London, England has a muscular body & oval face type.
Hair color
Regular blond
Hairstyle
alternative
Beard or Mustache
Beardless
Eye Color
Blue
Height
175 cm
Weight
80 kilo
Feet size
N/A
Does Kiefer Sutherland smoke?
Yes, regularly
Does Kiefer Sutherland have a tattoo?
YesKiefer Sutherland has 6 tattoos:
Icelandic Runes that say “I Trust You to Kill Me” inside of his right forearm; The Virgin Mary on his inner left forearm; Celtic Crest Band on the right bicep; Chinese character representing strength on his right shoulder; a Sword below the symbol for strength; Barbed Wire Band on his left bicep
Fitness, workout and diet
Kiefer Sutherland believes nutrition is the key to a lean body. According to him, getting in shape is 80% about eating right and 20% about exercising regularly. He ran the NYC marathon in 3 hours 50 minutes and he also climbed Machu Pichu.
