24

24 is an American television series produced for the Fox Network and syndicated worldwide, starring Kiefer Sutherland as Counter Terrorist Unit agent Jack Bauer. Each 24-episode season covers 24 hours in the life of Bauer, using the real time method of narration. Premiering on November 6, 2001, the show spanned 192 episodes over eight seasons, with the series finale broadcast on May 24, 2010. In addition, the television movie 24: Redemption was broadcast between seasons six and seven, while a feature film of the same name is also planned, with filming to begin in spring 2012. Bauer is the...
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quick facts

On the air:	November 6, 2001-May 24, 2010
Number of seasons:	8
Network:	Fox Broadcasting Company
Writers:	Andrea Newman, David Fury, Howard Gordon
Producer:	Brian Grazer, Imagine Entertainment, Alex Gansa
Genre:	Thriller

Honors and awards

Year	Award Won
2006	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series
2006	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Drama Series, Kiefer Sutherland
2009	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress - Drama Series, Cherry Jones
2002	Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama, Kiefer Sutherland
2004	Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama, Jon Cassar
2006	Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor - Drama Series, Kiefer Sutherland
2004	Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor - Drama Series, Kiefer Sutherland
2002	Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama, Kiefer Sutherland
2001	Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama, Kiefer Sutherland
2001	Satellite Award for Best Television Series – Drama

Year	Award Nomination
2002	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series
2003	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series
2004	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series
2005	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series
2006	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series
2007	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Drama Series, Kiefer Sutherland
2006	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Drama Series, Kiefer Sutherland
2005	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Drama Series, Kiefer Sutherland
2004	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Drama Series, Kiefer Sutherland
2003	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Drama Series, Kiefer Sutherland
2002	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Drama Series, Kiefer Sutherland
2006	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor - Drama Series, Gregory Itzin
2009	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress - Drama Series, Cherry Jones
2006	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress - Drama Series, Jean Smart
2007	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress - Drama Series, Jean Smart
2002	Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama, Kiefer Sutherland
2003	Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama, Kiefer Sutherland
2004	Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama, Kiefer Sutherland
2006	Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama, Kiefer Sutherland
2007	Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama, Kiefer Sutherland
2003	Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Series, Miniseries or Television Film, Dennis Haysbert
2007	Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama, Evan Katz
2005	Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama, Tony Krantz
2004	Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama, Robert Cochran
2003	Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama, Tony Krantz
2002	Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama, Brian Grazer
2002	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Art Direction for a Single Camera Series, Carlos Barbosa

Award-winners from 24

Kiefer Sutherland

Character:Jack Bauer

Born:December 21, 1966

Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland is an English-born Canadian actor, producer and director, best known for his portrayal of Jack Bauer on the Fox thriller drama series 24 for which he has won an Emmy Award , a Golden Globe award , two Screen Actors Guild Awards and two...
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Cherry Jones

Character:Allison Taylor

Born:November 21, 1956

Cherry Jones is an American actress and recipient of the 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress – Drama Series and the 2005 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play. Jones may be best known for her role as President Allison Taylor on the Fox series...
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Cast of 24

Kari Matchett

Character:Lisa Miller

Born:Mar. 25, 1970

Age:41

James Morrison

Character:Bill Buchanan

Born:Apr. 21, 1954

Age:57

Janeane Garofalo

Character:Janis Gold

Born:Sept. 28, 1964

Age:47

Michelle Forbes

Character:Lynne Kresge

Born:Jan. 8, 1965

Age:47

Nick Offerman

Character:Marcus

Born:June 26, 1970

Age:41

Paul Wesley

Character:Stephen

Born:July 23, 1982

Age:29

Zachary Quinto

Character:Adam Kaufman

Born:June 2, 1977

Age:34

Zachary Gordon

Character:8 Year Old Boy

Born:Feb. 15, 1998

Age:14

Leighton Meester

Character:Debbie Pendleton

Born:Apr. 9, 1986

Age:25

Aisha Tyler

Character:Marianne Taylor

Born:Sept. 18, 1970

Age:41

Stana Katic

Character:Collette Stenger

Born:Apr. 26, 1978

Age:33

Richard Burgi

Born:July 30, 1958

Age:53

24 seasons

Season	Started	Ended	Episodes
24 (season 1)	2001	2002	24
24 (season 2)	2002	2003	24
24 (season 3)	2003	2004	24
24 (season 4)	2005	2005	24
24 (season 5)	2006	2006	24
24 (season 6)	2007	2007	24
24 (season 7)	2009	2009	24
24 (season 8)	2010	2010	24

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
Who is the producer of the the television show, "24"?
A:
Brian Grazer and Imagine Entertainment is the producer of the TV show.
Q:
Who is a credited writer for the TV show, "24"?
A:
Andrea Newman is a well known writer for the TV show.
Q:
What year did the (tv show) "24" first air?
A:
The program was first broadcast in November, 2001.
Q:
On which TV network did (television show) "24" premier?
A:
The show debuted with Fox Broadcasting Company.
Q:
Who are the creator's of the television show, 24?
A:
Robert Cochran and Joel Surnow are the show's creators.
Q:
Who was the director for the TV show "24"?
A:
Brad Turner is the program's director.
Q:
The TV program, "24" is in what television genre?
A:
The program is categorized as - Drama, Espionage and Thriller.
Q:
How many episodes of "24" have been aired?
A:
There have been 24 total episodes televised.

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