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  1. Jack Bauer

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    MISSING


    EXPERIENCE:


    Department of Defense, Washington DC - Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense
    CTU - Director of Field Operations, Los Angeles Domestic Unit
    CTU - Former Special Agent in Charge, Los Angeles Domestic Unit
    Los Angeles PD - Special Weapons and Tactics

    EDUCATION:


    LASD - Basic SWAT School
    Master of Science, Criminology and Law - University of California (Berkeley)
    Bachelor of Arts, English Literature - University of California (Los Angeles)
    Special Forces Operations Training Course

    MILTARY:


    US Army - Combat Applications Group,
    Delta Force Counter Terrorist Group


    PERSONAL:


    Widowed
    Daughter - Kimberly Bauer
    Kiefer Sutherland has won a Best Actor Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Awards for his acting work on 24. He has also won an Emmy as Co-Executive Producer of the show.Sutherland appeared opposite Michael Douglas and Kim Basinger in "The Sentinel." In 2004, he co-starred with Angelina Jolie and Ethan Hawke in the feature film "Taking Lives" and narrated "NASCAR - The IMAX Experience."Sutherland's numerous feature credits also include "Phone Booth," "To End All Wars," " Dark City," "Truth or Consequences, N.M." (which he also directed), "Eye for an Eye," "A Time to Kill," "The Three Musketeers," "A Few Good Men," "The Vanishing," "The Lost Boys," "Young Guns" and "Stand By Me."His television credits include the critically acclaimed original cable dramas "A Soldier's Sweetheart" and "Last Light," on which he made his directorial debut.  "Last Light" garnered glowing reviews, especially for Sutherland's directing.  Sutherland's other credits include the cable film "Bay Boy" (which earned him a Genie Award nomination for Best Actor), "The Mission," "Amazing Stories" and "Trapped in Silence."

    Milo Pressman

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    EXPERIENCE:


    CTU - Internet Protocol Manager, Los Angeles Domestic Unit
    CTU - Internet Protocol Manager, Denver Domestic Unit
    CTU - Senior Analyst, Denver Domestic Unit
    CTU - Analyst, Los Angeles Domestic Unit
    SynthTech Corporation - Programmer Analyst

    EXPERTISE:


    Infosec technologies
    Proficiency in Perl, Python, Java, C/C++, LISP

    EDUCATION:


    Bachelors of Science, Information Systems - University of California (Los Angeles)
    Eric Balfour has already made a name for himself playing interesting and eclectic characters. He started his career in entertainment at the age of 15 and since then has established himself as a versatile television and film actor. Balfour appeared alongside Cameron Diaz in the film "In Her Shoes" and was in the cult classic remake, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Additionally, Balfour has appeared in such silver screen hits as "Second Hand Lions," "America's Sweethearts" opposite Julia Roberts and John Cusak, and "What Women Want" opposite Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt.Balfour appeared as a series regular in the legal drama "Conviction" and the Golden Globe-winning series "Six Feet Under." Additional television credits include "NYPD Blue," "The West Wing" and "Chicago Hope."When not on screen, Balfour and his rock band "Fredalba" sell out headlining shows at legendary Los Angeles performance bars.Balfour lives in Los Angeles.

    Nadia Yassir

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    EXPERIENCE:

    CTU - Associate Special Agent in Charge, Los Angeles Domestic Unit
    CTU - Director of Intelligence, Detroit Domestic Unit
    CIA - Senior Intelligence Agent
    CIA - Intelligence Agent for Middle East Territories


    EXPERTISE:

    Fluency in Arabic
    Searches and documents


    HONORS:

    Commendation from CIA for her work penetrating Arab terrorist cells in Detroit


    EDUCATION:

    CIA Academy, Quantico VA
    Bachelor of Arts, Languages - University of Michigan

    Marisol Nichols' credits reflect her versatility both in film and television. She is a sought-after actress in Hollywood who has worked alongside some of the most prominent actors and directors in the business.Nichols can be seen in the comedy "Delta Farce" and starred opposite Martin Lawrence in "Big Momma's House 2." Additional feature credits include "Vegas Vacation," "Bowfinger" and "Scream 2."On the small screen, Nichols starred in "In Justice" and the Stephen Bochco series "Blind Justice." Other television credits include the critically acclaimed series "Resurrection Blvd" as well as numerous appearances on "Friends," "Alias," "Nip/Tuck," "CSI," "Law & Order: SVU," "ER" and "Cold Case."Having won a Golden Eagle Award for Most Promising Actor or Actress and a nomination for an ALMA award, Nichols is not only an actress but an activist. She is a spokesperson and a volunteer for various causes, including Criminon, an international, non-profit organization that addresses the cause of criminality and seeks to rehabilitate inmates, and The Citizens Commission on Human Rights, a non-profit public benefit organization dedicated to investigating and exposing psychiatric violations of human rights.Nichols currently lives in Los Angeles.

    Chloe O'Brian

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    EXPERIENCE:

    CTU - Senior Analyst, Los Angeles Domestic Unit
    CTU - Intelligence Agent, Los Angeles Domestic Unit
    CTU - Internet Protocol Manager, Los Angeles Domestic Unit


    EXPERTISE:

    Built IPSec architecture.
    Attacks scripts, computer vulnerabilities, intrusion detection, penetration testing, operational security, viruses Proficiency in Cerberus and PlutoPlus.


    EDUCATION:

    Bachelor of Science, Computer Science - University of California (Davis)


    PERSONAL:

    Single

    Mary Lynn Rajskub has established herself as a versatile and dynamic actress/writer/performer through television and film roles, as well as stand-out live performances.

    She appeared on the big screen in "Firewall," starring alongside Harrison Ford. In this action drama, she played the loyal assistant who helps him rescue his family from the clutches of a murderous bank robber.

    Rajskub, entering her fourth season of 24, has also appeared in "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde," " Sweet Home Alabama," "Dude, Where's My Car?", "Storytelling" and "Road Trip." She played Adam Sandler's sister in "Punch Drunk Love."

    After arriving in Los Angeles, Rajskub was cast on David Cross and Bob Odenkirk's critically acclaimed sketch comedy series, "Mr. Show with Bob and David," as well as "The Larry Sanders Show." She also appeared on "The Army Show" and "The Downer Channel." Her guest-star appearances include "King of Queens," "News Radio," "Veronica's Closet" and "Good Morning, Miami." She also starred in a remake of "Helter Skelter."

    Rajskub attended art school for painting but discovered performing arts. After her first one-woman show, she received a review saying her performance was "one of the strangest and funniest performances I have ever seen." From that moment, she began honing her skills as a comedian and dramatic actress.

    Rajskub lives in Los Angeles.


    Bill Buchanan

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    CTU - Special Agent in Charge, Los Angeles Domestic Unit
    Division - Associate Special Agent in Charge, Los Angeles Office
    Division - Senior Agent, Seattle Office
    Division - Intelligence Analyst, Seattle Office
    CTU - Agent, New York Domestic Unit

    EDUCATION:


    Bachelor of Arts, English - Brown University


    PERSONAL:


    Married - Karen Hayes
    Born in Utah and raised in Alaska, James Morrison began his acting career in the circus as a clown and wirewalker and served his theatrical apprenticeship with the Alaska Repertory Theatre. Morrison has also appeared at the La Jolla Playhouse, the Mark Taper Forum and The Old Globe. He has won the Los Angeles Drama Critics' Circle Award and three Drama-Logue Awards."Parking," Morrison's directorial debut, won the Audience Choice Award for Best Short Film at Slamdance in 1996. He produced and co-wrote "Nude Descending," directed by his wife, Riad Galayini, which won the George Melies Award at the 1998 Taos Talking Picture Festival and was selected for special recognition by hypnotic.com and American Cinematheque. Their film, "Crossing," won the Grand Prize at New York's Chicks in Flicks Film Festival. Morrison is producing "Showing Up," a documentary where actors reflect on their most memorable audition experiences and what the process means.His numerous film acting credits include "Catch Me If You Can," "The One," "American Gun" and "Jarhead."On TV, in addition to returning for a third season on 24, Morrison starred as "McQueen" on FOX's cult classic "Space: Above and Beyond." Additionally, he has guest-starred on "Six Feet Under," "The West Wing," "CSI: Miami," "Frasier," "Cold Case" and "The X-Files," among others.A Lecture Fellow at Bournemouth University School of Media in the UK, Morrison currently teaches Hatha yoga at Los Angeles' oldest studio, the Center for Yoga. Morrison and his wife, Riad, live in Los Angeles with their 7-year-old son, Seamus.

    Karen Hayes

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    White House - Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs/National Security Advisor
    Homeland Security - Division Director
    FBI Counterterrorism Division (CTD) - Division Agent in Charge
    FBI Counterterrorism Division (CTD) - Senior Agent
    FBI - Agent


    EDUCATION:


    FBI Academy, Quantico VA
    Bachelor of Arts, Sociology - Princeton - University


    PERSONAL:

    Married – Bill Buchanan

    The career of British-born, two-time Tony Award-nominee Jayne Atkinson has spanned two decades and has included roles in theater, television and film. A graduate of Northwestern University, Atkinson made her theater debut in a Broadway production of "All My Sons" and went on to star in many theater productions, including "Henry VIII," "Tru" and "The Art of Success." In 2000, her powerful performance in "The Rainmaker" garnered a Tony Award nomination, and her role in "Enchanted April" earned Atkinson an Outer Critics Circle Award as well as a Tony Award nomination.On the silver screen, Atkinson's feature film credits include "Free Willy," "Blank Check" and "The Village." Most recently, Atkinson starred alongside George Clooney in the Academy Award-winning drama "Syriana."Atkinson, entering her second season on 24, has also appeared in television series, including "A Year in the Life," "Parenthood," "The X-Files," "Law & Order," "The Practice" and "Joan of Arcadia."Atkinson is happily married and lives in Los Angeles.

    Wayne Palmer

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    EXPERIENCE:

    President of the United States
    Chief of Staff in the Administration of President David Palmer
    Milliken Enterprises, COO
    Anderson & Siebertz, Attorney at Law


    EDUCATION:

    Juris Doctorate
    - Yale School of Law
    Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
    - Stanford University
    Baseball scholarship to Stanford - NCAA Baseball Pitcher


    HONORS:

    NCAA Baseball Pitcher of the Year
    Baseball Scholarship to Stanford


    MILITARY:

    US Marine Corps - saw no combat


    PERSONAL:

    Married
    Brother to Former President David Palmer
    Brother to civil rights attorney Sandra Palmer

    Born in Queens, New York, DB Woodside made his stage debut as Romeo in "Romeo and Juliet" and went on to star in renditions of "A Raisin in the Sun," "Le Liaisons Dangereuses," "The Tempest," "Home" and "Macbeth."On the big screen, Woodside starred alongside Jet Li and Aaliyah in the action feature "Romeo Must Die."Woodside's television credits include "Murder One," "The Temptations," "The Division," "JAG," "CSI," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Once and Again." Woodside holds a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama and lives in Los Angeles.

    Curtis Manning

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    EXPERIENCE:

    CTU - Director of Field Operations, Los Angeles Domestic Unit
    CTU - Assistant Director of Field Operations,
    Los Angeles Domestic Unit
    CTU - Assistant Director of Field Operations,
    Boston Domestic Unit
    CTU - Field Agent, Boston Domestic Unit
    Boston PD – Special Weapons and Tactics


    EDUCATION:

    MASD - Basic SWAT School
    Bachelor of Arts, Sociology - University of Massachusetts


    MILTARY:

    US Army - 2nd Infantry Brigade


    PERSONAL:

    Single

    Roger Cross graduated from Trinity Western University in Langley, B.C., with a degree in Aviation and General Studies. He wanted to become a pilot after his first plane ride at the age of 11. But before Cross could accept a full-time position in aviation, he was cast in the feature film "The International Rescue," which sent him to China, Vietnam and Burma. The incredible experience changed his career objective, and he quickly switched gears and became a successful working actor.In addition to Cross' many television credits, he has appeared in a number of feature films, including Oliver Stone's "World Trade Center" opposite Nicolas Cage and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Other film credits include "King's Ransom," "Beautiful Joe" with Sharon Stone, "The Chronicles of Riddick" and "X-Men 2.Before becoming a series regular on 24, Cross was seen on several other notable programs, including Steven Spielberg's "Taken," Francis Ford Coppola's "First Wave," "Peacemakers" with Tom Berenger and several episodes of "The Outer Limits." Cross was recently seen on the critically acclaimed series "The 4400."Cross, who was born in Jamaica and moved to Vancouver, B.C., Canad, at the age of 11, lives in Los Angeles.

    Morris O'Brian

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    EXPERIENCE:

    CTU - Intelligence Agent, Los Angeles Domestic Unit
    Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills CA - Shoe Salesman
    CTU - Analyst, Los Angeles Domestic Unit
    CTU - Analyst, Seattle Domestic Unit
    MI6 - Senior Analyst
    MI6 - Junior Analyst
    Freelance work in Intelligence Gathering


    EXPERTISE:

    Machine Vision IV, Optimization
    Systems Analysis, Line Flux Engineering
    Surveillance and Field Communication, Tracking and Terabit Stream Redundancy
    TRIAD Terabit
    Code Designer, Modus 1 tracking software, 60 bits per second
    Construction of Praxis Communications system
    Proficiency in Data Mining, Knowledge -Based Engineering, Networking and Optimization, Security Machine Vision, Computational Complexity, GPS Engineering, Systems Analysis
    Operating Systems: ZY-Profile Streamed Designs, Global-Pyke and Sat-Com Computing Networks


    EDUCATION:


    Bachelor of Arts (INCOMPLETE) - Oxford University
    Bachelor of Science (INCOMPLETE) - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Carlo Rota has quickly become one of Hollywood's most sought-after imports. A citizen of the world, Rota was born in London and grew up in Italy, Hong Kong, the Bahamas and Canada. While in Canada, Rota co-created, directed and hosted and the hugely popular show "Great Canadian Food Show" on Canada's Food Network for five seasons. Domestically, Rota is best known for his role on "La Femme Nikita," where he worked alongside 24 creators Joel Surnow and Bob Cochran. Additional television credits include "Queer As Folk" and "The Boondock Saints."Rota lives in Los Angeles and enjoys cooking, trivia and motorcycles.

    Thomas Lennox

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    EXPERIENCE:

    Special Advisor to the President/White House Chief of Staff
    Palmer-Daniels presidential campaign - Policy Director
    Commerce Department - Chief of Staff and Counselor to the Secretary of Commerce
    White House - Special Assistant to the President/Domestic Policy Council
    Palmer-Prescott presidential campaign - Policy Advisor
    Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government - Visiting Professor in political philosophy
    Commerce Department - Chief of Economic Development Administration
    University of Pennsylvania - Visiting Professor in American politics


    OTHER:

    Former Member, President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board
    Serves on the boards of the Georgetown Institute, the James P. Williams Center for Public Affairs, and the Catalyn Foundation
    Has published numerous articles and essays on topics including constitutional law, political philosophy, and public policy, and has co-edited several books.


    EDUCATION:

    PhD, Government – Harvard University Bachelor of Arts, Political Science - YaleUniversity (graduated magna cum laude in three years)

    A graduate of the University of Minnesota, MacNicol traveled the country as a regional repertory actor before making his big screen debut in "Dragonslayer." He went on to star in the critically acclaimed film "Sophie's Choice" opposite Merly Streep and Kevin Kline, as well as memorable roles in "Ghostbusters II," "Addams Family Values," "HouseSitter," "Dracula: Dead and Loving It" and "Bean."MacNicol appeared alongside Jaime Foxx in the film "Breakin' All the Rules" and is adapting Dennis Covington's acclaimed "Salvation on Sand Mountain" as a screenplay, which he will also direct.MacNicol returns to FOX after his memorable, Emmy Award-winning role as eccentric attorney "John Cage" on "Ally McBeal." Other television credits include "The Powers That Be," "Chicago Hope," "Boston Legal" and "Numb3rs."He lives in Los Angeles.

    Sandra Palmer

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    Islamic-American Alliance, Washington D.C. - Legal Counselor
    Advisor to the White House Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board
    Visiting Lecturer, American Constitutional Society for Law and Policy
    United States Congress - Legal Advisor to the Civil Liberties Commission
    United States Congress - Legal Counsel to Representative David Palmer (MD)
    Fidley, Barrow & Bain, Attorney at Law


    OTHER:

    Board Member, Thurgood Marshall Law Library Historical Society for Publications of the United States Commission on Civil Rights
    Arrested for protest march (no conviction, record expunged)


    EDUCATION:

    Juris Doctorate - University of Maryland School of Law
    Bachelor of Arts, Social Justice - Georgetown University

    Born and raised in Los Angeles, Regina King made her silver screen debut in John Singelton's "Boyz n the Hood" and collaborated with Singleton again in "Poetic Justice" and "Higher Learning." With additional roles in "Friday" and "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate," the definite turning point in King's career came in 1997 when she starred opposite Cuba Gooding Jr., Ren�e Zellweger, and Tom Cruise in "Jerry Maguire." Her performance led to starring roles in "How Stella Got Her Groove Back," "Enemy of the State," "Mighty Joe Young," "Down to Earth," "A Cinderella Story," "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde," "Daddy Day Care" and "Miss Congeniality 2" opposite Sandra Bullock.With numerous film credits, King has been consistent in showcasing her dynamic range for dramatic and comedic material. She received critical praise for her performance in the Oscar-nominated film "Ray."King made her television debut in "227" and has since made many television appearances, including "If These Walls Could Talk 2," "Leap of Faith" and "The Boondocks" as "Riley" and "Huey."King lives in Los Angeles with her husband and 9-year-old son.

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