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Kyle MacLachlan
Known for
International breakthrough with Blue Velvet (1986) and Twin Peaks (1990-1991, 2017) by David Lynch as Agent Dale Cooper, one of the most iconic characters in contemporary television fiction. Previous role in David Lynch's Dune (1984). Starred in The Hidden (1987), Sex and the City (2000-2002), Desperate Housewives, and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2015-2016). American actor, a frequent David Lynch collaborator, identified with auteur cinema and television, recognized for his enigmatic range and presence in contemporary cult productions.
Kyle MacLachlan
50 Movies
24 Series
International breakthrough with Blue Velvet (1986) and Twin Peaks (1990-1991, 2017) by David Lynch as Agent Dale Cooper, one of the most iconic characters in contemporary television fiction. Previous role in David Lynch's Dune (1984). Starred in The Hidden (1987), Sex and the City (2000-2002), Desperate Housewives, and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2015-2016). American actor, a frequent David Lynch collaborator, identified with auteur cinema and television, recognized for his enigmatic range and presence in contemporary cult productions.
Movies
Plays Dad (voice)
Inside Out
2015
Plays Dad (voice)
Inside Out 2
2024
Plays Rich
Blink Twice
2024
Plays Paul Atreides
Dune
1984
Plays Jeffrey Beaumont
Blue Velvet
1986
Plays Richard Garrett
Echo Valley
2025
Plays Cliff Vandercave
The Flintstones
1994
Plays Zack Carey
Showgirls
1995
Plays Special Agent Dale Cooper
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
Plays Isaac Izard
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
2018
Plays Ray Manzarek
The Doors
1991
Plays Lloyd Gallagher
The Hidden
1987
Plays Edward Wilde
The Librarian: Quest for the Spear
2004
Plays Superman (voice)
Justice League: The New Frontier
2008
Plays Doctor Karlock
Capone
2020
Plays Dad (voice)
Riley's First Date?
2015
Plays Special Agent Dale Cooper
Twin Peaks
1989
Plays Ronald Horan
Confess, Fletch
2022
Plays Thomas Edison
Tesla
2020
Plays Cyrus
Jules Verne's Mysterious Island
2005
Plays Vernon
One Night Stand
1997
Plays Business Manager
Perfume
2001
Plays Special Agent Dale Cooper
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
Plays Peter Sebeck
Breathe In
2013
Plays Ted
Where the Day Takes You
1992
Plays Matthew
The Trigger Effect
1996
Plays Mr. Hope
Northfork
2003
Plays Ray Winter
Giant Little Ones
2019
Plays Mark Hudson
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding
2011
Plays Trout Potts
Don't Tell Her It's Me
1990
Plays Bunny Drysdale
Timecode
2000
Plays Booth Parker
Route 9
1998
Plays Claudius
Hamlet
2000
Plays Nailor
Miranda
2002
Plays Josef K
The Trial
1993
Plays Jake Parker
Mad Dog Time
1996
Plays Ghost of Cary Grant
Touch of Pink
2004
Plays Jimmy St. James
The Smell of Success
2011
Plays David Seton
High Flying Bird
2019
Plays Fisk / Toffler 2
Xchange
2001
Plays Charles Foster
Mao’s Last Dancer
2009
Plays Matteo / Bruno / Angelo
The Staggering Girl
2019
Plays Billy McQueen
Rich in Love
1992
Plays Jeffrey Beaumont
Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage
2011
Plays Daniel
Me Without You
2001
Plays Warren
Miranda's Victim
2023
TV Shows
Plays Orson Hodge
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Dale Cooper
Twin Peaks
1990
Plays Trey MacDougal
Sex and the City
1998
Plays Mayor
Portlandia
2011
Plays Dr. Stephen Frost
Carol's Second Act
2019
Plays David Swain
In Justice
2006
Plays Roman Skouras
Believe
2014
Plays Overseer Hank MacLean
Fallout
2024
Plays Donovan Stark
Made in Jersey
2012
Plays Howard Baskin
Joe vs Carole
2022
Plays President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Atlantic Crossing
2020
Plays George Van Smoot
How I Met Your Mother
2005
Plays The Doctor
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
Plays Josh Perotti
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Draiven Bosh (voice)
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
2023
Plays Donald Washberg
The Lowdown
2025
Plays Cyrus
Jules Verne's Mysterious Island
2005
Plays The Captain
How I Met Your Father
2022
Plays Del (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays John Scanlon
Overcompensating
2025
Director
Plays Earl Raymond Digs (segment "Carrion Death")
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Bus Driver (voice)
Gravity Falls
2012
Plays Dung Beetle (voice)
Futurama
1999
Plays Josef K
Screen Two
1985
Latest Trailers
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I Know Catherine, the Log Lady
Full Filmography
Fallout
Overseer Hank MacLean · 10 episodes
2024–2025
TV
The Lowdown
Donald Washberg · 3 episodes
2025–
TV
Echo Valley
Richard Garrett
2025
Film
Overcompensating
John Scanlon · 2 episodes
2025–
TV
Blink Twice
Rich
2024
Film
Inside Out 2
Dad (voice)
2024
Film
Futurama
Dung Beetle (voice) · 1 episode
2023
TV
Miranda's Victim
Warren
2023
Film
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Draiven Bosh (voice) · 4 episodes
2023–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kyle MacLachlan and where are they from?
Kyle MacLachlan is 67 years old, born on February 22, 1959 in Yakima, Washington, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Kyle MacLachlan?
Kyle MacLachlan is best known for roles in Inside Out, Inside Out 2, Blue Velvet.
How many movies has Kyle MacLachlan been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), Kyle MacLachlan has appeared in 50 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Kyle MacLachlan's first movie?
The career of Kyle MacLachlan began with The Changeling (1980).
What is Kyle MacLachlan's most recent movie or series?
Kyle MacLachlan's most recent release is I Know Catherine, the Log Lady, which premiered on February 15, 2026.
What TV shows has Kyle MacLachlan appeared in?
On television, Kyle MacLachlan has appeared in How I Met Your Mother, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Futurama.
Kyle MacLachlan
1959-02-22 · Yakima, Washington, USA
Kyle Merritt MacLachlan (born February 22, 1959) is an American actor known for his roles in Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, and Sex and the City. He's known for his collaborations with David Lynch, who directed MacLachlan's screen debut in Dune and the Twin Peaks film prequel, Fire Walk with Me. MacLachlan won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks.