Actor Kiefer Sutherland was taken into custody early Monday following a report of an altercation with a ride-hail driver in Los Angeles, as confirmed by authorities. Police responded to the incident just past midnight at the junction of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Ave., located south of Hollywood Hills. The Los Angeles Police Department stated that the 59-year-old Canadian actor, known for his Emmy award-winning performances, engaged in a physical confrontation with the driver after entering the ride-hail vehicle and issued criminal threats towards the driver. Fortunately, the driver did not sustain any injuries requiring medical attention. Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of making criminal threats, and after posting a $50,000 US bond, he was released from jail a few hours later. His initial court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 2. Attempts to reach out to Sutherland’s representatives for comment went unanswered.
Sutherland gained fame for his iconic portrayal of federal agent Jack Bauer on the Fox TV series “24” and its various extensions. He also starred in popular films such as “The Lost Boys” and “Young Guns,” and appeared in movies directed by Rob Reiner, including “Stand by Me” and “A Few Good Men.” Hailing from a family of actors, Sutherland is the son of Canadian actors Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas, and the grandson of the late former Saskatchewan premier Tommy Douglas, renowned for introducing universal healthcare in Canada.