Kyle Merritt MacLachlan[1] (/məkˈlɒklən/; néMcLachlan, February 22, 1959)[2] is an American actor best known for his Emmy nominated and Golden Globe winning role as Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks (1990–1991; 2017) and its film prequel Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992). He is also known for his roles in another two of Twin Peaks co-creator David Lynch's films: Paul Atreides in Dune (1984) and Jeffrey Beaumont in Blue Velvet (1986). MacLachlan's other film roles include Lloyd Gallagher in The Hidden (1987), Ray Manzarek in The Doors (1991), Cliff Vandercave in The Flintstones (1994), Zack Carey in Showgirls (1995) and Riley's father in the Inside Out film series (2015, 2024).
MacLachlan has had prominent roles on television such as Trey MacDougal on Sex and the City (2000–2002), Orson Hodge on Desperate Housewives (2006–2012), The Captain on How I Met Your Mother (2010–2014) and How I Met Your Father (2022), the Mayor of Portland on Portlandia (2011–2018), Calvin Johnson on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014–2015), and Hank MacLean on Fallout (2024–present).
^Chmiel, David (October 6, 2016). "9 Questions With Kyle MacLachlan". USGA.org. USGA.
^"UPI Almanac for Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018". United Press International. February 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2021. actor Kyle MacLachlan in 1959 (age 62);
Kyle Merritt MacLachlan (/məkˈlɒklən/; né McLachlan, February 22, 1959) is an American actor best known for his Emmy nominated and Golden Globe winning...
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television series Desperate Housewives. The character is played by KyleMacLachlan. Orson is introduced in the final episodes of the second season of...
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Jeryl Prescott, Justin Hurtt-Dunkley, Caleb McLaughlin, Bobbi Bordley, KyleMacLachlan, and Bill Duke, with additional appearances of basketball players Reggie...
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