Kyle MacLachlan
Kyle Merritt MacLachlan (born February 22, 1959) is an American actor. MacLachlan widely known for his portrayal of Dale Cooper in the TV series Twin Peaks (1990–1991; 2017), and its prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992). He is also known for his film roles including cult films such as Dune (1984), Blue Velvet (1986), The Hidden (1987), and Showgirls (1995). He has also had prominent roles in other television shows including appearing as Trey MacDougal in Sex and the City (2000–2002), Orson Hodge in Desperate Housewives (2006–2012), The Captain in How I Met Your Mother (2010–2014), the Mayor of Portland in Portlandia (2011–2018), and as Calvin Zabo in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014–2015).
MacLachlan was born in Yakima, Washington. His mother, Catherine (née Stone), was a public relations director, and his father, Kent Alan MacLachlan, was a stockbroker and lawyer. He has Scottish, Cornish and German ancestry. He has two younger brothers named Craig and Kent, both of whom live in the Pacific Northwest. MacLachlan graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1977. He graduated from the University of Washington in 1982 and, shortly afterward, moved to Hollywood, California to pursue his career.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.042 |
| Birthday | 1959-02-22 |
| Place of Birth | Yakima, Washington, USA |
| Also Known As | Κάιλ ΜακΛάχλαν, Kyle Merritt MacLachlan, Кайл МакЛахлен, Кайл МакЛоклен, کایل مکلاکلن, |
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6.2/50
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0/0
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6.9/15
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5/2
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Dream Breakers
0/0
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Perfume
4.9/25
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6/77
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5/384
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5.7/239
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Giant Little Ones
7.2/265
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5.5/46
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5.9/26
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Impressions of Dune
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Tesla
5.8/335
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Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage
6.8/6
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The Number of Completion
5.5/3
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Do Not Pick Up Hitchhikers
5/1
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2017
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0/0
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5/1
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0/0
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Behind the Red Curtain
6.2/4
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6/2
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7/5
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7/7
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6.6/5
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The Conversation
0/0
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7.2/5
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5/1
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7.2/22
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