Emmy-winning actor, Kiefer Sutherland, is currently in the news for allegedly as***ting a rideshare driver in Hollywood. Amid this, read on to know more about his career, family, and net worth.
If you have been keeping up with the recent news, you might have caught actor, Kiefer Sutherland grabbing the headlines. For the unversed, he recently got into an alleged physical altercation with a rideshare driver in Hollywood. Following this incident, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the actor was taken into custody on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, early in the morning. As per reports, it was shortly after midnight, at 12:15 am that officers responded to an as***lt call near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue where the incident reportedly occurred.
After investigating, authorities determined that the dispute between Kiefer Sutherland and the driver might have taken place during or shortly after the ride. The police even alleged that Kiefer not only physically as***lted the driver, but he also issued a number of criminal threats. With the investigation still ongoing and the limelight on the actor, many have started to wonder more about Kiefer's life. If you are one of them, here's everything we know about him, from his career and family to his growing net worth.
Kiefer Sutherland is one of the most popular British and Canadian actors, producers, directors, and musicians that Hollywood has seen over the past few decades. He is known for having a really intense and authoritative screen presence, which made him stand out from other actors. Kiefer Sutherland was born on December 21, 1966, in London, England, which makes him 59 years old as of 2026. It was in the ‘80s that Kiefer started gaining popularity owing to his work on films such as Stand By Me, The Last Boys, and A Few Good Men, among others. However, it was his stint on the hit television series, 24, that cemented his place in Hollywood. His role on the show also earned him several prestigious accolades, including an Emmy award and a Golden Globe award. Currently, if a report by Celebrity Networth is to be believed, Kiefer's network is estimated at around USD 100 million.
Many might not be aware that Kiefer Sutherland is the son of the renowned actor, Donald Sutherland. You might recognise him from films like Buffy: The Vampire Slayer (1992), Cold Mountain (2003), Pride and Prejudice (2005), The Eagle (2011), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), Ad Astra (2019), and more. That's not all: Kiefer's mother, Shirley Douglas, is also an actress who has worked in both films and TV shows, including Wind At My Back (1996-2001), Mesmer (1994), A House Divided (2000), and more. This is why we think that acting runs in Kiefer Sutherland's veins. Unfortunately, today, both his parents have passed away. His mother, Shirley, left for the heavenly abode in 2020, while his father, Donald, passed away just two years back, in 2024, at the age of 88.
Regarding his siblings, Kiefer Sutherland has a twin sister named Rachel Sutherland. She also belongs to the film industry but works behind the scenes instead of in front of the camera like her brother, as a post-production supervisor. It is worth mentioning that Kiefer has several other half-siblings from his father's other relationships and his mother's previous marriage. His half-brothers are Rossif Sutherland, Angus Sutherland, and Roeg Sutherland, with the former two also being actors. They were born to Donald Sutherland's marriage to French-Canadian actress, Francine Racette. Kiefer's half-brother, Thomas Emil Sicks, was born to Shirley and Timothy Emil Sicks.
Keifer Sutherland began his journey as an actor when he was only a teenager. He was heavily influenced by his parents' strong background in the entertainment industry. He made his debut in filmmaker, Herbert Ross' movie, Max Dugan Returns. In this film, which was released in 1983, he had the opportunity to play a small role while appearing alongside his father, Donald Sutherland. Kiefer's breakthrough came a year later, in 1984, when he landed a starring role in Daniel Petrie's The Bay Boy. While he was recognised as a promising young actor, his role in the film earned him a Genie Award nomination. The success he found early in his career translated to him landing more major roles throughout the ‘80s and remaining relevant even today.
If you have been wondering about Kiefer Sutherland's marital status, let us tell you that the veteran actor was previously married to Camelia Kath. The duo had a short-lived marriage, which lasted from 1987 to 1990. During their time together, they welcomed a daughter, Sarah Sutherland, in 1988, one year after they tied the knot. It is worth mentioning that Sarah is an acclaimed actress, best-known for her role as ‘Catherine Meyer', in the television series, Veep.
In the early 1990s, Keifer was famously engaged to actress, Julia Roberts. While many people thought that they would become one of Hollywood's power couples, sadly, their engagement was called off just days before they were supposed to tie the knot. In 1996, Keifer married for the second time. This time, he wed Kelly Winn with whom he separated in 1999. Their divorce, however, wasn't finalised until a few years later, in 2004. His most recent relationship is with model and actress, Cindy Vela, whom he began dating in 2014. The duo became engaged in 2017. Although they haven't wed yet, their relationship still seems to be going strong in 2026, despite them keeping things low-key for the most part.
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