Los Angeles — We have learned from five seasons of "24" that Jack Bauer was married (until a terrorist killed his wife) and has a daughter (who pretty much doesn't want any part of him now).

In the coming season, we'll also find out that Jack has a father.

Oscar and three-time Emmy nominee James Cromwell ("Six Feet Under," "Babe") has joined the cast of the Fox series in a recurring part as Phillip Bauer, Jack's (Kiefer Sutherland) estranged dad. British comic Eddie Izzard, who will star in FX's upcoming series "The Riches," will also appear on the show as a "villainous accomplice" — although to whom, Fox isn't saying.

Cromwell and Izzard join an ever-growing list of new additions to the "24" cast for season six. Other newcomers to the show include Peter MacNicol ("Numb3rs," "Ally McBeal"), Regina King ("Ray"), Kal Penn ("Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle"), Marisol Nichols ("In Justice"), Alexander Siddig ("Syriana") and Harry Lennix ("Commander in Chief").

The series will begin its sixth season in January.

Los Angeles — To the long list of high-profile guest stars on FX's "Nip/Tuck," you can now add Alanis Morissette.The singer, who has a handful of acting credits to her name, will appear on three episodes of the provocative drama later this fall. She'll be playing a character named Poppy, a love interest for Liz Cruz (Roma Maffia), the anesthesiologist for plastic surgeons Sean McNamara (Dylan Walsh) and Christian Troy (Julian McMahon).Her first appearance is scheduled for Oct. 31.In addition to Morissette, "Nip/Tuck" will feature the likes of Brooke Shields, Peter Dinklage, Jacqueline Bisset, Sanaa Lathan, Larry Hagman and Rosie O'Donnell as guest stars this season.