Kyle MacLachlan
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    • Birthday: 1959-02-22
    • Born Place: Yakima, Washington, USA

Kyle MacLachlan

Kyle MacLachlan is a distinguished American actor, born on February 22, 1959, in Yakima, Washington. He gained widespread recognition for his collaborations with director David Lynch, starring as Paul Atreides in "Dune" (1984), Jeffrey Beaumont in "Blue Velvet" (1986), and most notably as FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in the groundbreaking television series "Twin Peaks" (1990-1991) and its 2017 revival, a role that earned him a Golden Globe Award.Beyond his work with Lynch, MacLachlan has a diverse filmography across both film and television. His notable film roles include Ray Manzarek in "The Doors" (1991), Cliff Vandercave in "The Flintstones" (1994), Zack Carey in "Showgirls" (1995), and the voice of Bill Andersen (Riley's Dad) in the animated hit "Inside Out" (2015) and its sequel "Inside Out 2" (2024). On television, he's known for prominent roles such 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) and "How I Met Your Father" (2022), and the Mayor of Portland in "Portlandia" (2011-2018). More recently, he has appeared in "Joe vs. Carole" (2022) and the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime Video series "Fallout" (2024). He is also slated to appear in upcoming projects like the Apple TV+ film "Echo Valley" (2025) as Richard Garrett, and the series "Overcompensating" (2025). MacLachlan is also known for his engaging social media presence and his own wine label, Pursued By Bear.

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