Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kyle MacLachlan
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Kyle MacLachlan made an impact.
Kyle MacLachlan is a celebrated American actor, most recognized for his portrayal of Dale Cooper in the iconic series Twin Peaks, a role for which he received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations and a win. He has a significant collaborative history with director David Lynch, starring in Dune and Blue Velvet. Beyond his work with Lynch, MacLachlan has had notable roles in films such as The Hidden, The Doors, The Flintstones, Showgirls, and the Inside Out film series, showcasing his versatility across various genres.
1990: Starring in Twin Peaks
In 1990, Kyle MacLachlan collaborated with David Lynch in the ABC television series Twin Peaks, playing Special Agent Dale Cooper.
1991: Acting in The Doors and Tales from the Crypt
In 1991, Kyle MacLachlan appeared as musician Ray Manzarek in Oliver Stone's film The Doors, about the band of the same name, and played a killer in Tales from the Crypt.
1992: Reprising Role in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
In 1992, Kyle MacLachlan reprised his role as Special Agent Dale Cooper for David Lynch's prequel film, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me.
1993: Leading Role in The Trial
In 1993, Kyle MacLachlan played the lead role of Josef K. in the film version of Franz Kafka's The Trial.
1994: Co-starring in Against the Wall and The Flintstones
In 1994, Kyle MacLachlan co-starred in the HBO film Against the Wall and was featured in The Flintstones, a live-action movie adaptation where he played Cliff Vandercave.
1995: Starring in Showgirls
In 1995, Kyle MacLachlan starred in Paul Verhoeven's film Showgirls, which received negative reviews and won several Golden Raspberry Awards.
2000: Recurring Role in Sex and the City and Hamlet
In 2000, Kyle MacLachlan had a recurring role in Sex and the City as Dr. Trey MacDougal and played King Claudius in the film Hamlet.
2001: Voice Acting in Grand Theft Auto III
In 2001, Kyle MacLachlan voiced the character Donald Love in the video game Grand Theft Auto III.
2002: West End Debut in On an Average Day
In 2002, Kyle MacLachlan made his West End debut in John Kolvenbach's On an Average Day with Woody Harrelson.
2003: Broadway Debut in The Caretaker
In 2003, Kyle MacLachlan made his Broadway debut as Aston in Harold Pinter's The Caretaker with Patrick Stewart.
2004: Gruber becomes executive producer of Project Runway
In 2004, Desiree Gruber became an executive producer of Project Runway.
2004: Portraying Cary Grant in Touch of Pink
In 2004, Kyle MacLachlan portrayed the spirit of Cary Grant in the film Touch of Pink.
2005: Co-founding Pursued by Bear Winery
In 2005, Kyle MacLachlan co-founded Pursued by Bear winery with vintner Eric Dunham under Dunham Cellars in Walla Walla, Washington.
2006: Appearing in Desperate Housewives
In 2006, Kyle MacLachlan appeared in Desperate Housewives as Orson Hodge.
2008: Acting in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 and Free Jimmy
In 2008, Kyle MacLachlan appeared in the film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 and voiced the character Marius in Free Jimmy.
2010: Quitting Desperate Housewives and Guest Starring in How I Met Your Mother
In 2010, Kyle MacLachlan decided to quit Desperate Housewives and guest starred as George "The Captain" Van Smoot in How I Met Your Mother.
2011: Starring in Portlandia
From 2011, Kyle MacLachlan played the role of Mayor of Portland, Oregon, in the IFC comedy Portlandia.
2011: Guest Role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In 2011, Kyle MacLachlan guest starred in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as a politician whose son is involved in a rape accusation.
2012: Guest Starring in the Final Season of Desperate Housewives
In 2012, Kyle MacLachlan returned as a guest star for the final season of Desperate Housewives.
2012: Starring in Made in Jersey
In 2012, Kyle MacLachlan starred in the short-lived series Made in Jersey, where he played lawyer Donovan Stark, and he was then cast as a guest star in The Good Wife.
2013: Acting in The Good Wife
In 2013, Kyle MacLachlan appeared as prosecutor Josh Perotti in episodes of The Good Wife.
2014: Appearing in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
In 2014, Kyle MacLachlan appeared in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as villain Calvin Johnson / The Doctor.
2014: Guest Starring in How I Met Your Mother
In 2014, Kyle MacLachlan guest starred in How I Met Your Mother.
January 2015: Return as Special Agent Dale Cooper
In January 2015, it was announced that Kyle MacLachlan would return as Special Agent Dale Cooper for the new limited television series Twin Peaks: The Return.
May 21, 2017: Twin Peaks: The Return Debut
On May 21, 2017, Kyle MacLachlan returned as Special Agent Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks: The Return.
2018: Starring in The House with a Clock in its Walls
In 2018, Kyle MacLachlan starred as Isaac Izard in the film The House with a Clock in its Walls.
2019: Appearing in High Flying Bird and Carol's Second Act
In 2019, Kyle MacLachlan appeared in Steven Soderbergh's High Flying Bird and co-starred in Carol's Second Act.
2020: Cancellation of Carol's Second Act
In 2020, Carol's Second Act, in which Kyle MacLachlan co-starred, was canceled.
2020: Reuniting with Ethan Hawke and Cameo in How To with John Wilson
In 2020, Kyle MacLachlan reunited with Ethan Hawke in a film about Tesla, portraying Thomas Edison, and made a cameo appearance in How To with John Wilson.
2021: Portraying Franklin D. Roosevelt in Atlantic Crossing
In 2021, Kyle MacLachlan portrayed Franklin D. Roosevelt in Atlantic Crossing.
2022: Co-starring in Confess, Fletch and Miranda's Victim
In 2022, Kyle MacLachlan co-starred in Confess, Fletch and was cast as Chief Justice Earl Warren in Miranda's Victim.
2022: Reprising Role in How I Met Your Father
In 2022, Kyle MacLachlan reprised the role in the first season of the spinoff How I Met Your Father.
2023: Guest-Starring Role on Futurama
From 2023 to 2024, Kyle MacLachlan returned to voiceover work with a guest-starring role on Futurama.
April 2024: Fallout Renewed for a Second Season
In April 2024, Fallout, in which Kyle MacLachlan plays a role, was quickly renewed for a second season.
August 2024: Supporting Role in Blink Twice
In August 2024, Kyle MacLachlan played a supporting role in Blink Twice, the directorial debut of Zoë Kravitz.
September 2024: Casting in Overcompensating
In September 2024, Kyle MacLachlan was cast alongside Connie Britton and Kaia Gerber in Overcompensating.
2024: Reprising Role in Inside Out 2
From 2023 to 2024, Kyle MacLachlan reprised his role as Riley's dad in Pixar's Inside Out 2.
January 2025: Posthumous Presentation of Laurel Award to David Lynch
In January 2025, Kyle MacLachlan posthumously presented the Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement to David Lynch, who had passed away earlier that month. MacLachlan also honored Lynch with tributes in The New York Times, GQ, and on his personal Instagram account.
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