Jack Bauer

Jack Bauer is a fictional protagonist from the thriller series 24 and is played by American film and television actor Kiefer Sutherland. As crack field agent for the Los Angeles branch of CTU (Counter Terrorism Unit, a fictional U.S. Government organization that falls under the direction of Homeland Security), Jack Bauer suffers all manner of physical and emotional distress in the name of saving his country from various terrorist threats. Probably the most wrenching event for him was the death of his wife Terri Bauer (Leslie Hope) during the final episode of Season One (Day 1).The fact that she was murdered by Nina Myers, a CTU mole, alienates Jack towards CTU specifically and humanity in general, although he is typically driven to do all he can in the name of the United States of America.

Bauer has both academic and tactical training. He holds a Master’s degree in Criminology and Law from UC Berkeley and a BA in English Lit from UCLA. He served in the U.S. Army in the Combat Applications Group and in the Delta Force Counter Terrorism Group. He’s been the special assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Director of Field Operations for the L.A. branch of CTU, and was a member of the L.A.P.D.’s Special Weapons and Tactics group.

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• Elisha Cuthbert, of 24 fame, to lead Grey Cup parade in Calgary

  
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  CALGARY - A Hollywood actress best known for her role as Jack Bauers daughter in the hit television show "24" will lead the Grey Cup parade through the streets of Calgary Nov. 28.
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• Floyd Landis Tour of Southland 17 Place

  
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  Photo: © Pete Bruggeman American professional cyclist Floyd Landis hasnt finished his 2009 cycling season yet. He participated in the Tour of Southland but couldnt make it to the podium, ending in 17 place in the General Classification. I feel for him, he is trying but he cannot perform well after his comeback, ...
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• Hey it’s @stephenfry with Jack’s stuff

  
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  Via Twitter: @stephenfry: With Jack Bauer’s actual actual gun and actual actual Serengeti shades. As actually worn by actual Jack Bauer. http://twitpic.com/omn7d
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• In the meantime. . .

  
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  You know, I thought we didnt have Charles Logan to kick around anymore. You know, the Nixonian disgraced President from 24 ? Well, I was wrong. 24 has cast Gregory Itzin to reprise Charles Logan in the upcoming new season. Itzin -- whos currently been a semi-regular on The Mentalist -- was Emmy-nominated ...
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  There is only one thing I need to post this week. Tags: 2009 , Cool Stuff , Jack Bauer , tv , TV Shows , Videos
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• 24 Season 8 Trailer

  
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• Sneak Peak: 24 Season 8

  
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  Its never too early to start looking forward to Jack Bauer and 24, and a small sneak peak has finally been posted online. Its only about a minute, but I think youll see that its got the usual amount of 24 emotion vs. action that youve come to expect. Take a minute and enjoy the sneak peak of 24 Season 8, thanks to our ...
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• Jack is Back in Season 8 – Trailer

  
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  At the end of Season 7 Jack was in the infirmary after saving the United States about to die from a strange bio-chemical weapon with Kim Bauer at his side. As he expected he survived only to kick ass for another season to save the world, but this time he is with this family but all I care about is that he is healthy ...
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• 24 Season 8 Full Trailer - Jack Bauer Is BACK! SPOILERS! (Video)

  
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  I am already chomping at the bit for season 8 of ‘24‘.  Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) will be back in my living room in just under 80 days!  This show is my love.  I am so hooked that I don’t know what I will do when it actually closes it’s doors!Obviously Jack Bauer made it [...]
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• Check out the trailer for season eight of 24

  
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  As in years past during the World Series, FOX has started up the marketing machine for the new season of 24 and this year is no different. The official trailer for Jack Bauers eighth very bad day (which has 24 s traditional 2-night 4-hour premiere on January 17th and 18th) aired last night. While it doesnt shed ...
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• Season Eight of 24 Teases With New ‘Grandpa Jack’ Trailer

  
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  Has it been eight years already? How much crap per-minute can one man actually suffer through? Well fans will find out in the eight season of America’s favorite anti-terrorist agent, Jack Bauer, in this new trailer for Fox’s ongoing hit drama. See also: Jack Bauer Returns to Comics with 24: Nightfall Nic ...
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• Sneak Peek: Season 8 of 24 in New York

  
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  “You’re lucky I’m retired.” When given a chance to either move to Los Angeles with his daughter Kim (Elisha Cuthbert) or get caught up in another day of hell, Jack Bauer makes the smart choice: he throws himself into harm’s way. In this trailer for Season 8 of 24 , Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) finds himself ...
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• FIRST LOOK AT SEASON EIGHT OF “24″ - JACK BAUER’S A GRANDPA!

  
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  Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer. The clock is ticking for 24: SEASON 8 to premiere with a special two-night, four-hour event Sunday, Jan. 17th on FOX. ©2008 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Michael Muller/FOX. Every time Jack Bauer ( Kiefer Sutherland ) tries to leave CTU they pull him back!  At least that’s what ...
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• 24 Season 8 Trailer Hits

  
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  Words can’t describe my excitement for the final season of 24. After a lackluster Season 6, the writing team turned it around with the TV movie and 7th season. This season, they’ve moved the story to NY. Jack Bauer, New York City, Final Season. It’s going to rock.
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• 24 Promo Featuring Jack Call Me Grandpa Bauer Coming Out of Retirement

  
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  The promo for the eighth season of 24 -- which starts January 17 -- features a nicely recovered Jack Bauer (out of the morphine-induced coma he was in at the end of season seven after the effects of the chemicals in a bioweapon became too much for him to bear) with his cute-as-a-button granddaughter. She calls him ...
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• New 24 Promo Trailer

  
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  The new season of 24 starts in January! Thanks to John and Andy !
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• First Trailer for ‘24′ Season Eight

  
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  In 8 years, Jack Bauer has become one of the strongest heroic icons on TV. Each year, Keifer Sutherland outdoes himself by pushing his character to new depths and heights. From the looks of the newest trailer, it seems like Jack’s next feat may have to be….grandparenting? That’s right, 24 is making it’s way ...
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