Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland (born
December 21,
1966) is a
British/
Canadian actor, well known for his lead role of
Jack Bauer on the television series
24. Sutherland also owns a recording studio and record label, called
Ironworks.
Biography
Early life
Sutherland was born in
London,
England, the son of
Donald Sutherland and
Shirley Douglas, both of whom are successful Canadian actors.
[Stated in interview on Inside the Actors Studio] He has
Scottish ancestry from both parents and is the grandson of Canadian politician
Tommy Douglas. Sutherland and his twin sister, Rachel, were born in
London (in
Saint Mary's Hospital,
Paddington) while his parents were working there. As a result, through the
jus soli and the
jus sanguinis, he holds both a
Canadian passport and a
British passport with certificate of Right to Abode.
