Kiefer Sutherland is a British and Canadian actor, director, producer, and musician, best known for his intense screen presence and commanding performances in film and television. He achieved worldwide fame for portraying counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer in the Fox television series 24, a role that cemented his status as one of television’s most iconic action heroes. He has also starred in the Fox drama Touch, and provided the facial motion capture and voice for Venom Snake and Big Boss in the video games Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. On December 6, 2023, Sutherland narrated the Apple TV+ docuseries John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial. It was released on Apple’s streaming platform.
Birth Name
Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland
Nickname
Kiefer
Profession
Actor, Director, Producer, Musician
Nationality
British and Canadian
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Kiefer Sutherland was born on the 21st of December 1966, in London, England.
Age
He’s currently 59 years old.
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
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
- Kelly Winn
- Cindy Vela
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 8½ inches
- In centimeters – 174 cm
- In meters – 174 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 76 kg
- In Pounds – 168 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-14-40
- Waist – 34 Inches
- Biceps – 14 Inches
- Chest – 40 Inches
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Light Brown
Shoe Size
He wears a size 10 (US) shoe.
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Sutherland 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.
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.
Kiefer Sutherland Net worth
Kiefer Sutherland has an estimated net worth of $100 million dollars as of 2026.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Kiefer Sutherland
- Instagram – kiefersutherland
- X – Kiefer Sutherland
- YouTube Channel –Kiefer Sutherland
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kiefer Sutherland
- Sutherland was born in London, England, UK, to Canadian actors Shirley Douglas and Donald Sutherland, who moved to California shortly after his birth.
- His maternal grandfather, Tommy Douglas, was a Scottish-born Canadian politician who was a Premier of Saskatchewan for over 17 years and led the national NDP party for almost 10.
- Kiefer got his first film role in the comedy drama Max Dugan Returns (1983). Sutherland’s 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Most recently, 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.
- Sutherland also provided narration for several promotional spots for the United States Men’s National Soccer Team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup for ESPN.
- He voices Sgt. Roebuck in Treyarch’s video game Call of Duty: World at War and voices Big Boss in the video game Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and its sequel Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, taking over the role originally performed by David Hayter.
- In 2016, Sutherland released his first album, Down in a Hole, and a music video for “Not Enough Whiskey” from the album.
- He is the co-owner (along with Jude Cole) of the independent record label Ironworks.
- In 2024, Kiefer starred in Clint Eastwood’s courtroom drama Juror No. 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kiefer Sutherland?
He is a British-born Canadian actor who earned acclaim for his film work, especially his portrayal of sinister characters, but achieved perhaps his greatest success with the television show 24 (2001–10, 2014).
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 Kiefer Sutherland Educational Background?
He 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.
What is Kiefer Sutherland Known For?
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.
What is the Net worth of Kiefer Sutherland?
He has an estimated net worth of $100 million dollars as of 2026.