Kiefer Sutherland

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------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------. Sutherland has directed three and appeared in over 50 films. Wil's geekcode:. A portion of Sutherland's appearance is displayed after the credits. Wesley Crusher's name first appeared on Usenet in 1987 as a quote attached to a signature in the comp.os.cpm group. see the post here (http://groups-beta.google.com/group/comp.os.cpm/msg/88d5472b0ce206e1). Sutherland, driving by at the time, jumped out of his car and intervened, only to discover that he was interrupting a student film. Wheaton is often confused with Will Wheaton, Junior, a jazz musician who contributed to the film Mystery Men, among other works.

In the episode "White Power", The Dudes beat an old lady and steal her purse to facilitate their addiction to teeth whiteners. He lives with his wife and two step-sons in Los Angeles, California. During the fall of 2001, Sutherland unintentionally interrupted the filming of the premire episode of the online series The Lonely Island (http://www.thelonelyisland.com/). Wheaton married Anne Prince in 1999. On April 18, 2000, Sutherland was a featured speaker at the Friends of Medicare rally in Edmonton, Alberta, which sought to prevent the governing Conservative premier Ralph Klein from amending Bill 11 in manner which protesters alleged would permit "two-tier health care" in Canada. Wil has a monthly column "Wil Save" in the Dungeons and Dragons based magazine Dungeon, where he relates anecdotal tales of his life in relation to the famous fantasy RPG. Sutherland's personal views on gun politics are unknown. O'Reilly acquired Dancing Barefoot, and published Wheaton's extended memoirs, Just A Geek in summer of 2004.

After the original broadcast of the November 25, 2003 episode of 24, Kiefer Sutherland broke character to address the issue of gun safety, most likely to waive Fox Network of liability in case someone attempted to recreate the Russian Roulette scenes. Sutherland gave a promotion for an organization called Americans For Gun Safety Foundation. Wheaton sold out three printings in four months, and in the winter 2003, the book's success caught the eye of publisher Tim O'Reilly, who signed Wheaton to a three book contract. The graphic novel is about Sutherland's character Jack Bauer when he first joins CTU; this takes place before the first season occurs. Most of the entries are extended versions of his online blog entries. There is also a graphic novel called One Shot due to come out in the summer of 2004. In the spring of 2003, Wheaton founded the independent publishing company Monolith Press and released a book of his memoirs, entitled Dancing Barefoot. A fourth season is due to begin in January of 2005. His work as a voice actor can be found in such diverse places as the Disney animated film "Brother Bear", as Aqualad of the cartoon "Teen Titans" and, most recently, as the voice of radio newsman Richard Burns in the smash hit video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas," latest in Rockstar Entertainment's GTA series.

The first season was such a hit that there was a second and third season made. Wil also contributes regularly to the Los Angeles based Metroblogging site. 24 was originally intended to be a one time mini-series in which special agent Jack Bauer (played by Sutherland) has to stop a presidential candidate from being assassinated as well as rescue his wife and daughter (who are being held hostage). He is a frequent poster at Slashdot and Fark, and is heavily involved with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, promoting free speech and privacy issues. Sutherland is well known for his role as special agent Jack Bauer in U.S. television show 24. The majority of his present popularity comes from this web site, the books it has spawned, and from fans who admire his earlier work. He has a twin sister named Rachel, who has had a few credits in film production but does not work as an actress. Although his character (and by extension Wil himself) was loudly hated by a small but vocal group of Trekkers (see Usenet group alt.ensign.wesley.die.die.die or alt.wesley.crusher.die.die.die) during TNG's first run, Wheaton has emerged as a vocal member of the geek / nerd community and runs his own weblog web site, Wil Wheaton Dot Net.

He is the son of Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas, both actors themselves, and the grandson of Canadian statesman Tommy Douglas. He has a travelling sketch comedy/improv troupe called "EarnestBorg9" that performs Sci-Fi and geek-related comedy at conventions. He was born in London, England while his parents were working there, but was raised in Canada. He was also a contestant on a Star Trek themed episode of The Weakest Link, and performs improvisational and sketch comedy at the ACME Comedy theater in Hollywood. Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland (born December 21, 1966) is a Canadian television and film actor. He also received the Best Actor award at the 2002 Melbourne Underground Film Festival for his performance in Jane White Is Sick And Twisted. he has proved himself to be a gifted performer, although is somewhat unlucky. The Bay Boy (1984), his first film role, which earned him a Genie nomination for best actor. Several of his independent films have won awards: The Good Things, in which Wheaton portrays a frustrated Kansas tollbooth worker, was selected Best Short Film at the 2002 Deauville Film Festival.

Also starring: River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton and Corey Feldman. Like many actors attempting to revitalize their careers, he has as of the late 1990s embraced independent film with various appearances. Both groups arrive at the dead body at the same time and there is a showdown to see who will get credit for finding the body. As he left TNG during the middle of its television run, and as three other Trek series have come since, Wheaton eventually faded from the convention scene as well, replaced by more popular actors/characters. The younger boys that are not in Ace's gang are also on the same mission. However, barring teen work in the 1980s and Stand By Me, he has done little else of note in the way of performing. Two of Ace's gang members are somehow tied to this dead body, they go on a hunt to find it and become famous. During his youth, he was a prominently featured guest at Star Trek conventions and very popular in teen magazines.

The premise of the movie is some younger boys go on a mission to find a body. Like many talented actors who were popular from their work in the Star Trek franchise, much of Wheaton's career has been limited to Trek-oriented appearances. In this movie, Sutherland plays Ace, the leader of a gang. He is best known for his portrayals of Wesley Crusher on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and Gordie LaChance in the film Stand By Me. Stand By Me (1986). Richard William (Wil) Wheaton III (born July 29, 1972) is a former child actor, now a writer and father. The younger brother of the boy Kiefer turns into a vampire finds out that his brother has been turned into a vampire. Along with two other boys they go on a vampire hunt to destroy the gang of vampires. Just A Geek (ISBN 059600768X) (2004).

In this film Sutherland plays a lead vampire in a small town in the United States that corrupts a teenage boy that just moved there. Dancing Barefoot (ISBN 0596006748) (2003). The Lost Boys (1987). A Long Way Home (1981) (TV). A story about a group of outcast cowboys trying to defend the land of a man who took them in and helped educate them. The Secret of NIMH (1982). Young Guns (1988), with Emilio Estevez, and Charlie Sheen. The Shooting (1982) (TV).

Shortly after, however, Julia Roberts broke off the engagement to be with one of Kiefer Sutherlands close friends. Hambone and Hillie (1984). During the filming of this movie Kiefer Sutherland and Julia Roberts became engaged. The Last Starfighter (1984) (scenes deleted from film but included as DVD extra). They play medical students experimenting with death. The Buddy System (1984). Flatliners (1990), with Julia Roberts and Kevin Bacon. The Defiant Ones (1986) (TV).

Sutherland is a supporting actor, the partner of Chet (played by Chris Isaak). Long Time Gone (1986) (TV). Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992), the prequel to the acclaimed Twin Peaks series. Stand By Me (1986). Alongside: Jack Nicholson, Kevin Bacon, and Tom Cruise. Young Harry Houdini (1987) (TV). Sutherland does not star in this film, but is an actor in it. The Man Who Fell to Earth (1987) (TV).

A Few Good Men (1992). Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint (1987) (TNG pilot episode). Based loosely on the classic novel by Alexander Dumas. The Curse (1987/I). The Three Musketeers (1993), a Walt Disney film also starring Charlie Sheen, Tim Curry and Chris O'Donnell. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) (TV). The mother (Sally Field) is bent on revenge after this event. She's Having a Baby (1988).

He does this while the daughter is on the phone with her mother. Can He? (1989) (TV). In the beginning of the film he kills and rapes Sally Field's daughter's character. My Father Can't Be Crazy.. In this film Sutherland plays a killer/rapist opposite Sally Field. Toy Soldiers (1991). An Eye for an Eye (1996). The Last Prostitute (1991) (TV).

Daniel Schreber. Stitch (1995) (TV). Dark City (1998), as Dr. Mr. Woman Wanted (1999), director and as Wendell Goddard. "Lifestories: Families In Crisis" (1995). Phone Booth (2003), as the caller. Pie in the Sky (1996).