Kyle MacLachlan

Kyle MacLachlan (born February 22, 1959 in Yakima, Washington) is an American actor best known for his work with American film director David Lynch. He has had roles in a number of films, television shows, and plays.

Biography

MacLachlan has worked extensively with Lynch, first appearing as Paul Atreides in Lynch's epic adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune and as Jeffrey Beaumont in Blue Velvet. Later he played Special Agent Dale Cooper in Lynch's ABC television series Twin Peaks. MacLachlan reprised the role of Agent Cooper for Lynch's 1992 prequel '.

Related Topics:
Paul Atreides - Adaptation - Frank Herbert - Dune - Jeffrey Beaumont - Blue Velvet - Special Agent Dale Cooper - ABC - Twin Peaks

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MacLachlan directed an episode of HBO's Tales from the Crypt in 1993.

Related Topics:
HBO - Tales from the Crypt

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In the 1993 film version of The Trial, MacLachlan played the lead role of the persecuted Josef K. He also had a recurring role in the American television series Sex and the City, portraying Dr. Trey MacDougal, the temporary husband of Charlotte York (Kristin Davis). He portrayed the spirit of Cary Grant in Touch of Pink. Most noteworthy to critics was his uncanny ability to capture the nuances of Grant's mannerisms.

Related Topics:
1993 film version of ''The Trial'' - Josef K. - Sex and the City - Dr. Trey MacDougal - Kristin Davis - Cary Grant - Touch of Pink

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MacLachlan has appeared in several plays, including John Kolvenbach's On an Average Day with Woody Harrelson, Harold Pinter's, The Caretaker with Patrick Stewart, Romeo and Juliet, and the Shakespearean history Henry V.

Related Topics:
John Kolvenbach - On an Average Day - Woody Harrelson - Harold Pinter - The Caretaker - Patrick Stewart - Romeo and Juliet - Shakespearean history - Henry V

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He is married, and lives in New York.

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