Date of birth 21 December 1966 Birth place London, England . Birth nameKiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland Height 5' 8.5 " (174 cm) Kiefer Sutherland is a popular TV star best known for his performnace as Jack Bauer in 24 .

Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland was born in 1966 in England to Canadian parents, Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas. He was born along with his twin sister, and owns both a Canadian and a British passport. To date Keifer Sutherland has appeared in many Hollywood movies, mostly taking on the supporting actor role.

Ever since 2001, Sutherland has gained his recognition after he starred in the TV series 24. He plays the role of Jack Bauer who is an ex American military officer who is part of the Counter Terrorist Unit. Along with his CTU team saves America from terrorist attacks. He has signed in a contract to star in 03 more seasons of 24. It is rumored that Sutherland spends 10 months of a year working on 24.

Sutherland has also done some astounding roles on films like ‘Phone booth’, where he plays the role of a warped serial killer and co stars with rising talent Colin Farell and Katie Holmes. He plays the role of a CIA agent along with Michael Douglas and Eva Longoria in the 2006 film ‘The Sentinel’.

Sutherland has bagged two Emmy awards for the best actor in a drama Series for 24, and also won a Golden globe award for the same role.