In what should certainly take the award for the most unexpected picture of the week, the Hudson Valley is having a field day with a recent photo taken in the Kingston, NY DMV office.

The photo, which shows a member of the DMV's security team smiling alongside one of Hollywood's most recognizable actors, has hundreds of people scratching their heads and wondering what this Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor was doing in Ulster County.

Ulster County Government via Facebook
Ulster County Government via Facebook
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Kiefer Sutherland Spotted at the Kingston, NY DMV

"New season of 24 at the Kingston DMV? A Lost Boys reunion with security team member Michelle Sullivan? We spotted Kiefer Sutherland at the DMV on Thursday", began a recent post from the Ulster County Government's official Facebook page (below).

Kiefer Sutherland: Hollywood Star and Hudson Valley Resident

Sutherland has been the star of television's 24 and Designated Survivor, as well as movies like The Lost BoysStand By Me, and The Three Musketeers. Some Hudson Valley residents were more surprised than others to see the accomplished actor.

The Hudson Valley Reacts to Kiefer Sutherland Sighting

"Had no idea he lives up here too!", exclaimed one resident. "Man, everyone has been seeing him! I keep looking!!!", shared another. Soon, the comment sectioned turned into a Kiefer Sutherland spotting map:

  • Saw him at the Hurley mountain Inn
  • He came into Kingston Nissan a few years ago
  • He lives down the road from me (and apologized at Adams for holding up the line while getting cheese)

For years, rural areas of the Hudson Valley have been home to some of Hollywood's biggest actors, but recently, the filming of the television shows and movies have moved here too. Recently, shows like Poker Face, Pretty Little Liars, and Severance have been seen shooting across nearly every county. Check out more below.

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Gallery Credit: Kiera Flanagan

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