Kyle Chandler
Known for
An American actor known for projecting steady, understated integrity, Kyle Chandler won an Emmy for his beloved portrayal of Coach Eric Taylor on the series 'Friday Night Lights'. On film he has been a dependable presence in major dramas and blockbusters, appearing in Ben Affleck's Oscar winner 'Argo' (2012) and Martin Scorsese's 'The Wolf of Wall Street' (2013), and headlining the monster epics 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' (2019) and 'Godzilla vs. Kong' (2021). The Buffalo-born actor also featured in 'Manchester by the Sea' (2016), specializing in decent, quietly authoritative men.
Kyle Chandler
30 Movies
20 Series
An American actor known for projecting steady, understated integrity, Kyle Chandler won an Emmy for his beloved portrayal of Coach Eric Taylor on the series 'Friday Night Lights'. On film he has been a dependable presence in major dramas and blockbusters, appearing in Ben Affleck's Oscar winner 'Argo' (2012) and Martin Scorsese's 'The Wolf of Wall Street' (2013), and headlining the monster epics 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' (2019) and 'Godzilla vs. Kong' (2021). The Buffalo-born actor also featured in 'Manchester by the Sea' (2016), specializing in decent, quietly authoritative men.
Movies
Plays DEA Agent Mateo 'Matty' Nix
The Rip
2026
Plays Agent Patrick Denham
The Wolf of Wall Street
2013
Plays Mark Russell
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
2019
Plays Bruce Baxter
King Kong
2005
Plays Mark Russell
Godzilla vs. Kong
2021
Plays Hamilton Jordan
Argo
2012
Plays Brooks
Game Night
2018
Plays Jackson Lamb
Super 8
2011
Plays Deke Slayton
First Man
2018
Plays Joe Chandler
Manchester by the Sea
2016
Plays Francis Manner
The Kingdom
2007
Plays John Driscoll
The Day the Earth Stood Still
2008
Plays Harge Aird
Carol
2015
Plays Joseph Bradley
Zero Dark Thirty
2012
Plays Chuck
Back in Action
2025
Plays Paul Taylor
Anniversary
2025
Plays Tommy Keely
The Spectacular Now
2013
Plays Paul Andrews
Broken City
2013
Plays Peter
Slumberland
2022
Plays Mitchell
The Midnight Sky
2020
Plays The Searcher
The Vanishing of Sidney Hall
2018
Plays Captain
Mulholland Falls
1996
Plays Buddy Jackson
Pure Country
1992
Plays First Boy
Unconquered
1989
Plays Tony
Angel's Dance
1999
Plays Businessman
Morning
2013
Plays Coach
A Monsterous Holiday
2013
Plays Peter Walker
Sleep, Baby, Sleep
1995
Plays Santa (voice)
The Naughty List
2013
TV Shows
Director
Plays Gary Hobson
Early Edition
1996
Director
Plays Eric Taylor
Friday Night Lights
2006
Plays John Rayburn
Bloodline
2015
Plays Jake Evans
What About Joan?
2001
Plays Grant Rashton
The Lyon's Den
2003
Plays PVT William Griner
Tour of Duty
1987
Plays Hal Jordan
Lanterns
2026
Plays Bill Gurley
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
2022
Plays Colonel Cathcart
Catch-22
2019
Plays Dylan Young
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Charles Main
North and South
1985
Plays (voice)
Robot Chicken
2005
Plays Grunt
China Beach
1988
Plays Chuck
Freddy's Nightmares
1988
Plays Billy Benefield
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Mitch McLusky
Mayor of Kingstown
2021
Plays Coach Doyle (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Plays Coach Keegan (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Ranger Safety Binkerton (voice)
The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib
2022
Latest Trailers
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The Rip
Full Filmography
Lanterns
Hal Jordan · 8 episodes
2026–
TV
The Rip
DEA Agent Mateo 'Matty' Nix
2026
Film
Anniversary
Paul Taylor
2025
Film
Back in Action
Chuck
2025
Film
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
Bill Gurley · 7 episodes
2022
TV
Slumberland
Peter
2022
Film
The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib
Ranger Safety Binkerton (voice) · 1 episode
2022–
TV
Mayor of Kingstown
Mitch McLusky · 1 episode
2021
TV
Godzilla vs. Kong
Mark Russell
2021
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kyle Chandler and where are they from?
Kyle Chandler is 60 years old, born on September 17, 1965 in Buffalo, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Kyle Chandler?
Kyle Chandler is best known for roles in The Wolf of Wall Street, Godzilla vs. Kong, Argo.
How many movies has Kyle Chandler been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Kyle Chandler has appeared in 30 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Kyle Chandler's first movie?
The career of Kyle Chandler began with Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story (1988).
What is Kyle Chandler's most recent movie or series?
Kyle Chandler's most recent release is The Rip, which premiered on January 13, 2026.
What TV shows has Kyle Chandler appeared in?
On television, Kyle Chandler has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Family Guy, American Dad!, King of the Hill.
Kyle Chandler
1965-09-17 · Buffalo, New York, USA
Kyle Martin Chandler (born September 17, 1965) is an American actor. He received critical acclaim for his performance as Eric Taylor in the NBC series Friday Night Lights(2006–2011), winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2011.
Making his screen acting debut in the 1988 television film Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story, Chandler's first regular television role was in the ABC drama Homefront (1991–1993). This was followed by the lead role of Gary Hobson in the series Early Edition (1996–2000). His well-received guest appearance on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2006–2007) earned Chandler his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
Chandler's film work has included notable supporting roles in King Kong (2005), The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008), Super 8 (2011), Argo, Zero Dark Thirty (both 2012), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Carol (2015), Manchester by the Sea (2016), Game Night and First Man (both 2018), Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). Chandler has also starred in the Netflix thriller series Bloodline (2015–2017), for which he received further Primetime Emmy Award nominations.