Personal Info

Known For Acting

Known Credits 97

Gender Male

Birthday 1959-02-22

Place of Birth Yakima, Washington, USA

Also Known As

  • Κάιλ ΜακΛάχλαν
  • Kyle Merritt MacLachlan

Biography

Kyle Merritt MacLachlan 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.

Acting (100)

  • 2018 Explained
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    An adaptation of Robert Harris' thriller set on the eve of World War 2.

  • 2012 Gravity Falls
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    An adaptation of Robert Harris' thriller set on the eve of World War 2.

  • 1987 The Hidden
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    An adaptation of Robert Harris' thriller set on the eve of World War 2.

  • 1986 Blue Velvet
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    An adaptation of Robert Harris' thriller set on the eve of World War 2.

  • 1984 Dune
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    An adaptation of Robert Harris' thriller set on the eve of World War 2.

Directing (2)