15 Interesting Facts About Kiefer Sutherland TV Star of 24

Kiefer Sutherland is a fascinating actor and person. Most people know Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer on the television show 24. Even though he's most famous for his appearance on 24, Kiefer Sutherland has held many other acting roles.

Interesting Facts about Kiefer Sutherland #1: First Acting Appearance

Kiefer Sutherland got his first major role in acting in 1983. He played in the movie Max Dugan Returns.

Interesting Facts about Kiefer Sutherland #2: First Award Nomination

Kiefer Sutherland received his first best actor award for his role in the Canadian movie, The Bay Boy.

Interesting Facts about Kiefer Sutherland #3: Julia Roberts

Kiefer Sutherland was engaged to Julia Roberts for a little while.

Interesting Facts about Kiefer Sutherland #4: Siblings

Kiefer Sutherland has a twin sister named Rachel Sutherland. Rachel lives and works in Toronto. Kiefer Sutherland was born first of the two.

Interesting Facts about Kiefer Sutherland #5: L.A. Confidential

Kiefer Sutherland would have played the role of Kevin Spacey in the L.A. Confidential television series. The show was not made into a series though so Kiefer Sutherland did not get the role.

Interesting Facts about Kiefer Sutherland #6: The Wild

Kiefer Sutherland had a role in The Wild. Part of the role preparation required Kiefer Sutherland to roar like a lion. Sutherland was to embarrassed to practice at home or in front of people. He was allegedly spotted practicing his mighty roar on the freeway by a woman driving a different car.

Interesting Facts about Kiefer Sutherland #7: Phone Booth

Kiefer Sutherland played the roll of the caller in the movie The Phone Booth. The movie's production was delayed because of sniper shootings. In the movie Phone Booth, Kiefer Sutherland was only shown for a few minutes. But his role of being the caller was so well played that Sutherland received second billing in the movie. The movie was created by Fox.

Interesting Facts about Kiefer Sutherland #8: 24 Delays