History of Kiefer Sutherland in Timeline

Kiefer Sutherland is a Canadian actor and musician widely recognized for his portrayal of Jack Bauer in the popular Fox drama series "24." His performance in the series earned him numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Satellite Awards.

1954: Original "The Caine Mutiny" Film Released

The original film version of "The Caine Mutiny", featuring Humphrey Bogart in the role Sutherland later played, was released in 1954.

1987: Marriage to Camelia Kath

In 1987, Kiefer Sutherland married Camelia Kath, the widow of Chicago guitarist/singer Terry Kath.

1988: Birth of Daughter Sarah

Kiefer Sutherland and Camelia Kath welcomed their daughter, Sarah Sutherland, in 1988.

1989: Meeting Julia Roberts

Kiefer Sutherland and Julia Roberts first met in 1989 while filming "Flatliners."

1989: First DUI Charge

Kiefer Sutherland's first DUI charge occurred in 1989.

August 1990: Engagement to Julia Roberts

Kiefer Sutherland and Julia Roberts announced their engagement in August 1990 after meeting on the set of "Flatliners."

1990: Divorce from Camelia Kath

Kiefer Sutherland and Camelia Kath divorced in 1990 after three years of marriage.

February 1991: Tabloid Allegations Surface

In February 1991, tabloids reported on Kiefer Sutherland's alleged relationship with a go-go dancer while engaged to Julia Roberts.

June 1991: Called off Wedding with Julia Roberts

Kiefer Sutherland and Julia Roberts called off their wedding in June 1991, just days before the ceremony.

June 1996: Marriage to Kelly Winn

Kiefer Sutherland married Kelly Winn in June 1996.

1998: Sutherland Follows Father's Footsteps on "Inside the Actors Studio"

Kiefer Sutherland became the first child of a previous "Inside the Actors Studio" guest when he appeared on the show in 1998, following his father Donald Sutherland's 1998 appearance.

1999: Separation from Kelly Winn

Kiefer Sutherland and Kelly Winn separated in 1999.

2000: Relationship with Bo Derek

Kiefer Sutherland dated actress and model Bo Derek in 2000.

2004: Filing for Divorce from Kelly Winn

Kiefer Sutherland filed for divorce from Kelly Winn in 2004.

2004: "Taking Lives" Release

Kiefer Sutherland had a cameo appearance in the thriller "Taking Lives" alongside Angelina Jolie and Ethan Hawke in 2004.

2005: Canada's Walk of Fame Induction

Sutherland was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2005, joining his parents who were also inductees.

April 2006: "Rolling Stone" Cover and Sutherland's "24" Revelation

The April 2006 edition of "Rolling Stone" featured Sutherland on the cover, where he revealed his desire to have his "24" character killed off, though he maintained his enjoyment of the role.

2006: "The Sentinel" and "The Wild"

Sutherland starred in "The Sentinel" with Michael Douglas and provided voice work for Disney's animated film "The Wild" in 2006.

January 2007: Charlie Rose Interview

In January 2007, Kiefer Sutherland discussed his political views during an interview with Charlie Rose.

February 2007: Sutherland Addresses Torture Scenes in "24"

In February 2007, Kiefer Sutherland, star of the show "24", responded to concerns from the U.S. Military about the show's depiction of torture. He visited West Point cadets to emphasize that the show was entertainment and that torture was wrong.

September 2007: DUI Arrest

Kiefer Sutherland was arrested for drunk driving in September 2007 after failing a field sobriety test, marking his fourth DUI charge since 1989.

May 2008: Divorce from Kelly Winn

Kiefer Sutherland's divorce from Kelly Winn was finalized in May 2008.

2008: "Mirrors"

Sutherland took on the lead role in the supernatural horror film "Mirrors", directed by Alexandre Aja, in 2008.

May 2009: Altercation with Jack McCollough

In May 2009, Kiefer Sutherland was involved in an altercation with fashion designer Jack McCollough at The Mercer Hotel, leading to charges that were later dropped.

2009: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

In 2009, Sutherland received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a significant achievement in his acting career.

2009: "Monsters vs. Aliens" Success

In 2009, Sutherland voiced a character in the animated hit "Monsters vs. Aliens", which became his highest-grossing film to date. He reunited with "Freeway" co-star Reese Witherspoon for this project.

February 2010: "24" Production Halted Due to Sutherland's Health

Production of "24" Season 8 was temporarily paused in February 2010 due to Sutherland needing surgery for a ruptured cyst near his kidney. He returned to set in March.

2010: Financial Scam Victim

Kiefer Sutherland fell victim to a financial scam involving cattle in 2010, losing a significant amount of money.

March 2011: Broadway Debut in "That Championship Season"

Sutherland made his Broadway debut in a revival of "That Championship Season" in March 2011, acting alongside a cast that included Brian Cox and Jim Gaffigan.

2011: Broadway Reunion with Jason Patric

After years of estrangement, Kiefer Sutherland and Jason Patric reconciled and starred together in a Broadway revival of "That Championship Season" in 2011.

2011: "Melancholia" and "The Confession"

Sutherland starred in Lars Von Trier's "Melancholia" alongside Charlotte Rampling and John Hurt, earning a Bodil Award nomination. He also worked with Hurt on the web series "The Confession" in 2011.

2012: Starring Role in "Touch"

Sutherland played the lead role in the Fox television series "Touch" in 2012, portraying the father of an autistic boy with unique abilities.

May 2013: "24" Returns

The announcement of a limited series revival of "24" was confirmed in May 2013.

2013: Supporting Role in "The Reluctant Fundamentalist"

In 2013, Sutherland appeared in "The Reluctant Fundamentalist", based on the novel, playing a supporting role alongside Riz Ahmed.

July 2014: "24: Live Another Day" Premieres to Acclaim

The twelve-episode "24: Live Another Day" premiered on Fox in July 2014, receiving positive reviews.

2014: "Pompeii"

He portrayed a Roman senator in Paul W.S. Anderson's historical disaster film "Pompeii" in 2014.

2014: Relationship with Cindy Vela

Kiefer Sutherland began dating model/actress Cindy Vela around 2014.

2014: Voice Acting and Commercial Work

Sutherland continued voice acting in 2014, lending his voice to video games like "Call of Duty: World at War" and "Metal Gear Solid V". He also took on roles in commercials for brands like Citroën and Bank of America.

2015: Cast as Lead in "Designated Survivor"

Sutherland landed the leading role in the political drama "Designated Survivor" in 2015.

June 6, 2016: Grand Ole Opry Debut

The Kiefer Sutherland Band debuted at the Grand Ole Opry on June 6, 2016.

2017: Positive Reviews for Sutherland's Music

A 2017 review in "The Guardian" praised Sutherland's music, suggesting potential for greatness.

2017: Engagement to Cindy Vela

Kiefer Sutherland and Cindy Vela became engaged in 2017 after keeping their relationship private for several years.

2017: Executive Producer on "24: Legacy"

Though he didn't appear on screen, Sutherland served as an executive producer on "24: Legacy" in 2017.

April 2019: "Reckless & Me" Release

Sutherland's band released their second album, "Reckless & Me", in April 2019.

June 2019: "Designated Survivor" Season Three on Netflix

The third season of "Designated Survivor", with Sutherland in the lead role as President Tom Kirkman, was released by Netflix in June 2019.

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

Sutherland starred as Det. Clay Bryce in the action thriller series "The Fugitive", which premiered on August 3, 2020.

September 2023: "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" Premieres at Venice Film Festival

The film adaptation of "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial", starring Sutherland as Lt. Cmdr. Phillip Queeg, premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2023. This was director William Friedkin's last film before his passing. Sutherland received critical acclaim for his performance.