Sutherland, Kiefer (1966– )

US actor. He developed his career on television and in film from the mid 1980s, known for his versatility and intensity, but often in supporting roles. He achieved leading-man status at the beginning of the 21st century with the successful television mini-series 24 and films such as the thrillers Phone Booth (2003) and Taking Lives (2004). He is the son of US actor Donald Sutherland.

He received critical acclaim for the coming-of-age films The Bay Boy (1984), Stand By Me (1986), and The Lost Boys (1987). Other films include the medical school thriller Flatliners (1990), the military courtroom drama A Few Good Men (1992), and the science-fiction mystery Dark City (1997). After his role in 24, a real-time action series he also co-produced, he achieved a wider variety of leading roles, such as French artist Paul Gauguin in the biopic Paradise Found (2003).

He was born in London, England, but grew up Toronto, Canada, after moving there with his mother in 1971. His first feature film appearance was in a scene alongside his father in Max Dugan Returns (1983). He has also directed films, including the made-for-television features Truth or Consequences, N M (1997) and Woman Wanted (2000).