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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• Jack Bauer Facts

  
  leytonjay.co.uk — Authority: 116
  Jack Bauer can get McDonald’s breakfast after 10:30. When the boogie man goes to sleep, he checks his closet for Jack Bauer. In kindergarten, Jack Bauer killed a terrorist for Show and Tell. What color is Jack Bauer’s blood? Trick question. Jack Bauer does not bleed. People with amnesia still remember Jack ...
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• 24: Season Seven (DVD) for $15.87 Shipped

  
  Uberi.com — Authority: 168
  24: Season Seven (DVD) for $15.87 shipped.  Here is a screenshot for your reference.  Most places have this DVD set for $19 or more.
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• 24 (hr Chrono) Season 7

  
  Yashvin, pages of my life — Authority: 124
  I finished the seventh season some time back… AWESOME, AS USUAL ! 1 thing I learnt… If Jack Bauer promises to save your life, then you got abt 99% chance to be shot dead ! For those who haven’t watched it yet, go and get it on Amazon or Ebay ! Special thanks to TL (btw, Season 8 will premiere on ...
  20 hours ago

• More Thoughts on No Tony In Day 8

  
  AlmeidaIsGod[dot]com // For the Love of Tony — Authority: 116
  Now that we’ve all had a chance to process this terribly disappointing news, I’m trying to figure out where my head is at. I have to say, I’m still pretty floored that the show elected to go this route, because in my mind all signs, and common sense, pointed to the opposite.  I had already decided before ...
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• Making a difference

  
  lovable liberal — Authority: 138
  Click image for full Doonesbury by G.B. Trudeau.
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• Scibble at Kinokuniya

  
  jonrob5000 — Authority: 120
  Dark Totoro, Beardy Bearded-Batman, Dave Bowie out of the Dave Bowie Band, Jack Bauer on the Bookshelf, That bloke who was looking at that shelf, Heavy eye-shadow girl
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• Food for Peace

  
  The 5min Blog — Authority: 129
  OK, so we all know that season 8 of 24 is fast approaching on the horizon and with it being the last season I have some predictions. The thing being that for the series to end, Jack must either die and be theoretically replaced or there are no more terrorists… Well we all know from previous seasons (season 4) ...
  4 days ago

• Jack Bauer’s To-Do List

  
  The Vigilant Lens — Authority: 130
  Get drunk.  checkTell the President that there are no WMD’s.  check Go ahead and start the war on Iraq’s lack of WMD’s.  checkBribe, build and maintain a network of horse stables and Taco Bells to torture people to death in.  checkSomeones been talking.  Kill them.  checkRemove secret tortured victims ...
  5 days ago

• FlashForward - Playing Cards with Coyote

  
  t5m: Love Personality, Love t5m — Authority: 493
  Please be aware that this review includes spoilers...Unfortunately it seems as though we’re in for a, one week on one week off, scenario where for every decent episode, we have to sit back and wade through a poor one. Their are times during the inconsequential jabbering, when I forget that everyone in this programme ...
  5 days ago

• Lauren likes TV: Gleefully surprised

  
  When Falls the Coliseum — Authority: 523
  Glee, Wednesday 9PM, FOX — Glee returned this week and has once again managed to hit the high notes (well almost). It was nice to see Artie as the center story line this week as they focused on the obstacles of his disability and his sheepish romance with Tina (that faker… she never did do a good stutter). His ...
  1 week ago

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

  
  CKA Canadian News — Authority: 167
  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.
  1 week ago

• Floyd Landis Tour of Southland 17 Place

  
  THE WORLD ACCORDING TO DR CASTRO — Authority: 423
  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, ...
  2 weeks ago

• Hey it’s @stephenfry with Jack’s stuff

  
  24addict — Authority: 100
  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
  2 weeks ago

• In the meantime. . .

  
  Media Rants — Authority: 107
  To all the men Ive loved before. . .
  2 weeks ago

• Kriss’s All-Star Disaster Survival Posse

  
  The Insanity Report — Authority: 134
  Now that I have my own house, I’ve become obsessed with preparing for the eventual apocalypse due to either zombies, vampires, killer death machines, asteroids, alien invasion or some other doomsday event.  Yes, I know, it sounds a little crazy but is it any more crazier than when Secretary of Homeland Security ...
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• President Logan returns to 24

  
  TV Squad — Authority: 719
  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 ...
  3 weeks ago

• Weekly Cool Links #18 – Tell Me What You Did With The Bomb!

  
  Powered By Dan! — Authority: 113
  There is only one thing I need to post this week. Tags: 2009 , Cool Stuff , Jack Bauer , tv , TV Shows , Videos
  3 weeks ago

• 24 Season 8 Trailer

  
  blog of dan — Authority: 131
  Starts Jan 2010, can’t wait! Related Posts 24 Season 7 Trailer It starts tonight Jack is Back! Latest Links Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor
  3 weeks ago

• Sneak Peak: 24 Season 8

  
  The Bucky Channel - The World of Sports from Wisconsin's Perspective. — Authority: 475
  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 ...
  3 weeks ago

• Jack is Back in Season 8 – Trailer

  
  Z District — Authority: 138
  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 ...
  3 weeks ago

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