Jack Bauer is the protagonist of the American television series 24, in which he has trained and worked in various capacities as a government agent, including U.S. Army Delta Force, Los Angeles Police Department, SWAT, CIA, and during the course of the show the Counter Terrorist Unit and the FBI (in the latest season 7). Within the 24 storyline, he is a key member of CTU and is often portrayed as the best agent CTU has. Bauer's job usually involves him helping prevent major terrorist attacks on the United States, saving both civilian lives and government administrations. On many occasions Jack does so at great personal expense, as those he thwarts subsequently target him and his loved ones. Bauer's frequent use of torture to gather information has been cited as an inspiration by CIA interrogators [1][2] and has generated much controversy and discussion.
Actor Kiefer Sutherland portrays Jack Bauer in the television show[3] and video game, and in 2006 signed on for at least three further seasons
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