History of Kyle Chandler in Timeline
"Kyle Chandler is a critically acclaimed American actor best known for his role as Coach Eric Taylor in the TV series 'Friday Night Lights' (2006-2011). His performance earned him numerous awards, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2011."
September 17, 1965: Birth of Kyle Chandler
On September 17, 1965, Kyle Martin Chandler was born. He would later become a renowned American actor, known for his roles in various TV series and films.
1979: State Championship Football Win
As a freshman at George Walton Academy, Chandler was part of the school's football team that won the state championship in 1979.
1980: Passing of Kyle Chandler's Father
In 1980, Kyle Chandler's life was marked by the passing of his father due to a heart attack. This event led him to stop attending church.
1983: Graduation from George Walton Academy
Kyle Chandler graduated from George Walton Academy in Monroe, Georgia, in 1983.
1984: Enrollment at the University of Georgia
Kyle Chandler enrolled at the University of Georgia in 1984, pursuing a drama major and becoming a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.
1988: Signing with ABC and Acting Studies
In 1988, Kyle Chandler was signed by ABC and participated in their new talent program. He also studied acting under Milton Katselas during this time.
1988: Screen Acting Debut
Kyle Chandler made his screen acting debut in the television film "Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story" in 1988.
1988: Departure from University and Pursuit of Acting
Seven credits short of completing his drama degree, Chandler left the University of Georgia in 1988 to pursue a television deal.
1991: Starring Role in "Homefront"
From 1991 to 1993, Chandler played Cleveland Indians right fielder Jeff Metcalf in the ABC drama series "Homefront," set in the post-World War II era.
1992: Film Debut in "Pure Country"
Chandler made his film debut in the 1992 George Strait film "Pure Country."
1993: Conclusion of "Homefront"
The ABC drama series "Homefront," featuring Kyle Chandler, concluded after two seasons in 1993.
1994: Broadway Debut in "Picnic"
In 1994, Kyle Chandler made his Broadway debut alongside Ashley Judd in a revival of William Inge's "Picnic" at the Roundabout Theatre Company.
1995: Marriage
Kyle Chandler married Kathryn Macquarrie in 1995.
1996: Lead Role in "Early Edition"
Kyle Chandler took on the lead role of Gary Hobson, a man receiving "tomorrow's newspaper today," in the CBS series "Early Edition" starting in 1996.
2000: End of "Early Edition"
The CBS series "Early Edition," starring Kyle Chandler, ended in 2000 after four seasons.
2001: Appearance in "What About Joan?"
In 2001, Kyle Chandler appeared opposite Joan Cusack as investment banker Jake Evans in the short-lived ABC comedy series "What About Joan?".
2003: Role in "The Lyon's Den"
During 2003, Chandler portrayed lawyer Grant Rashton in the NBC series "The Lyon's Den," starring alongside Rob Lowe.
2005: Supporting Role in "King Kong"
Chandler played 1930s film star Bruce Baxter, based on Bruce Cabot, in the 2005 remake of "King Kong."
2005: Casting in "Friday Night Lights"
During his Christmas vacation in 2005, Kyle Chandler learned that he had been cast for the role of Coach Eric Taylor in the upcoming NBC series "Friday Night Lights."
February 2006: Guest Role in "Grey's Anatomy"
In February 2006, Kyle Chandler guest-starred as bomb squad leader Dylan Young in two episodes of "Grey's Anatomy," earning him critical acclaim and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2006: Premiere of "Friday Night Lights"
In 2006, the critically acclaimed NBC series "Friday Night Lights," starring Kyle Chandler as Coach Eric Taylor, premiered.
February 15, 2007: Guest Appearance on "Grey's Anatomy"
On February 15, 2007, Chandler reprised his role in "Grey's Anatomy" for the episode "Drowning on Dry Land."
February 22, 2007: Second Guest Appearance on "Grey's Anatomy"
Chandler made another appearance on "Grey's Anatomy" on February 22, 2007, in the episode "Some Kind of Miracle."
2007: Move to Texas
In 2007, Kyle Chandler relocated with his family to a 33-acre property in Dripping Springs, Texas.
2007: Appearance in "The Kingdom"
In 2007, Kyle Chandler appeared in "The Kingdom," an action thriller film directed by Peter Berg, who also worked on "Friday Night Lights."
2008: Role in "The Day the Earth Stood Still"
Chandler played John Driscoll in the 2008 science fiction disaster film "The Day the Earth Stood Still," a remake of the 1951 film of the same name.
2008: Move to DirecTV for "Friday Night Lights"
Starting with its third season in 2008, "Friday Night Lights" began airing first-run episodes on DirecTV's The 101 Network before being repeated on NBC.
2011: Lead Role in "Super 8"
In 2011, Kyle Chandler starred in J. J. Abrams' science fiction monster film "Super 8".
2011: Emmy Award Win for "Friday Night Lights"
Kyle Chandler's performance in the final season of "Friday Night Lights" earned him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2011.
2012: Appearance in "Argo" and "Zero Dark Thirty"
Chandler appeared in two acclaimed films in 2012: "Argo," a historical drama, and "Zero Dark Thirty," a thriller about the hunt for Osama bin Laden.
2013: Roles in "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "The Spectacular Now"
During 2013, Chandler had supporting roles in "The Wolf of Wall Street," playing FBI agent Patrick Denham, and in "The Spectacular Now," portraying a troubled father.
2014: Loss of his Mother
Sadly, Chandler's mother, who had been battling Alzheimer's disease, passed away in 2014.
2015: Starring Role in "Bloodline"
From 2015 to 2017, Chandler starred as Det. John Rayburn in the Netflix thriller series "Bloodline," earning him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
2015: Film Appearances and Return to Television
In 2015, Kyle Chandler appeared in the drama film "Carol" as a jealous husband and returned to television in the Netflix series "Bloodline," for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2016: "Manchester by the Sea" Role
In 2016, Chandler took on the role of the main character's older brother in the drama film "Manchester by the Sea".
2016: Role in "Manchester by the Sea"
Kyle Chandler had a role in the 2016 drama film "Manchester by the Sea," which received critical acclaim.
2017: "The Vanishing of Sidney Hall" Role
Chandler portrayed an investigator in the film "The Vanishing of Sidney Hall" in 2017.
2017: End of "Bloodline"
The Netflix thriller series "Bloodline," featuring Kyle Chandler in a leading role, concluded in 2017 after three seasons.
2018: Appearances in "Game Night" and "First Man"
In 2018, Chandler appeared in two films: the action comedy "Game Night" and the biographical drama "First Man."
2018: "Game Night" Role
In 2018, he starred alongside Rachel McAdams and Jason Bateman in the comedy "Game Night".
2019: "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" Role
Chandler appeared in the monster film "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" in 2019.
2019: Starring Role in "Godzilla: King of the Monsters"
Chandler starred as Dr. Mark Russell in the 2019 monster film "Godzilla: King of the Monsters."
2021: Reprising Role in "Godzilla vs. Kong"
Chandler reprised his role as Dr. Mark Russell in the 2021 monster film "Godzilla vs. Kong."
2021: "Godzilla vs. Kong" and "Super Pumped" Roles
In 2021, he reprised his role in the sequel "Godzilla vs. Kong" and also played Bill Gurley in the Showtime series "Super Pumped".
November 2022: "Slumberland" Role
Chandler starred as Peter in the Netflix film "Slumberland" alongside Jason Momoa in November 2022.
November 2022: Appearance in "Slumberland"
In November 2022, Kyle Chandler appeared as the character Peter in the Netflix film "Slumberland".