History of Kiefer Sutherland in Timeline
Kiefer Sutherland is a Canadian actor, most notably recognized for his leading role as Jack Bauer in the Fox drama series 24. His portrayal of Jack Bauer earned him both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in television entertainment.
September 1987: Marriage to Camelia Kath
On September 12, 1987, Kiefer Sutherland married Camelia Kath, the widow of Chicago guitarist/singer Terry Kath.
February 18, 1988: Birth of Daughter Sarah
On February 18, 1988, Kiefer Sutherland and Camelia Kath had one daughter, Sarah.
1990: Divorce from Camelia Kath
In 1990, Kiefer Sutherland and Camelia Kath divorced.
1990: Co-stars in Flatliners
In 1990, Kiefer Sutherland co-starred with Julia Roberts in Flatliners.
June 1991: Engagement Called Off
In June 1991, Kiefer Sutherland and Julia Roberts called off their engagement just four days before their planned wedding on June 14, 1991.
June 1996: Marriage to Kelly Winn
On June 29, 1996, Kiefer Sutherland married Kelly Winn.
1999: Separation from Kelly Winn
In 1999, Kiefer Sutherland and Kelly Winn separated.
2004: Filing for Divorce
In 2004, Kiefer Sutherland filed for divorce from Kelly Winn.
September 2007: DUI Charge
On September 25, 2007, Kiefer Sutherland was charged in Los Angeles with drunk driving, after failing a field sobriety test. His test exceeded the state's legal blood alcohol limit. It was his fourth DUI charge since 1989.
May 2008: Divorce Finalized
On May 16, 2008, the divorce between Kiefer Sutherland and Kelly Winn was finalized.
May 2009: Incident at The Mercer Hotel
On May 6, 2009, Kiefer Sutherland surrendered to the NYPD for head-butting fashion designer Jack McCollough at The Mercer Hotel in SoHo. Sutherland later apologized and the charges were dropped.
2010: Victim of Financial Scam
In 2010, Kiefer Sutherland reportedly fell victim to a financial scam involving cattle. Michael Wayne Carr took US$869,000 from Sutherland, ostensibly to buy steers which were never purchased. Carr pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay US$956,000 in restitution.
May 2013: 24 Revival Confirmed
In May 2013, it was confirmed that the show 24 would return for a limited series. Also before that, Sutherland was offered the lead role in the NBC drama The Blacklist.
July 2014: 24: Live Another Day Airs
In July 2014, Fox aired the twelve-episode 24: Live Another Day, which received acclaimed reviews from critics.
2014: Begins Dating Cindy Vela
In 2014, Kiefer Sutherland began dating model/actress Cindy Vela.
2014: Voiceover Work and Commercials in 2014
In 2014, Kiefer Sutherland provided narration for several promotional spots for the United States Men's National Soccer Team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup for ESPN. He also appeared in a Brazilian TV commercial for Citroën C4 sedan and provided a voice-over for a commercial for Bank of America.
2014: Cast in Pompeii
In 2014, Sutherland was cast in the epic romantic historical disaster movie, Pompeii, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. Although the film received mixed to negative reviews, and Sutherland's Roman accent and antagonistic performance as Senator Quintus Attius Corvus received polarizing responses from critics, he regarded the film as "much more fun" than many of his other roles.
2015: Stars in Forsaken with Father
In 2015, Kiefer Sutherland starred with his father, Donald Sutherland, in the western-drama film Forsaken, which also stars Demi Moore and Brian Cox. The film screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and received mixed reviews.
June 6, 2016: Grand Ole Opry Debut
On June 6, 2016, The Kiefer Sutherland Band debuted at the Grand Ole Opry.
2016: Political Views
In 2016, Kiefer Sutherland stated in an interview that he would have aligned with the New Democratic Party due to his family's history. He also supports the Liberal Party's efforts to protect universal health care and criticized the Conservative Party's "undervaluing" of the Canadian public health care system.
2016: Cast in Designated Survivor
In 2016, Sutherland was cast in the lead role of Tom Kirkman in the former ABC political drama series Designated Survivor as Tom Kirkman, the President of the United States.
2017: Engagement to Cindy Vela
In 2017, Kiefer Sutherland and Cindy Vela became engaged.
2017: Executive Producer for 24: Legacy
In 2017, Kiefer Sutherland served as the executive producer for the show 24: Legacy, although he did not appear in it.
2017: The Guardian Album Review
In 2017, The Guardian reviewed Sutherland's album Down in a Hole, noting it as a great Hollywood hobby act.
April 2019: Reckless and Me Album Release
In April 2019, The Kiefer Sutherland Band's second album, Reckless and Me, was released.
June 2019: Designated Survivor Third Season Release
In June 2019, the third season of Designated Survivor, which was renewed by Netflix, was released.
2019: Residence in Toluca Lake
As of 2019, Kiefer Sutherland and Cindy Vela reside in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles.
August 3, 2020: The Fugitive Premieres
On August 3, 2020, Sutherland played Det. Clay Bryce in the American action thriller television series The Fugitive, which premiered on that date.
September 2023: The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Premieres at Venice Film Festival
In September 2023, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, directed by William Friedkin, premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, where it screened out of competition. Kiefer Sutherland played the role of Lieutenant Commander Phillip Queeg.
December 6, 2023: John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial Released
On December 6, 2023, Sutherland narrated the Apple TV+ docuseries John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial, which was released on Apple's streaming platform.
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