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Kyle MacLachlan Biography

Birth Name:Kyle Merritt MacLachlan

Birth Place:Yakima, Washington, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

Created the wine Baby Bear that was rated 93 from Wine Spectator
Won the 1992 Aftonbladet TV Prize for Best Foreign TV Personality
Moved to Hollywood to pursue an acting career after graduating from the University of Washington in 1982
Quote: "(On filmmaker David Lynch) "He's so brave and courageous․ He creates from a place that is unknown․ He's not following any blueprints․ He's following an unconscious urge and that's hard to do nowadays․""
Often collaborates with filmmaker David Lynch on projects
Frequently takes on the role of sinister villains
Often portrays characters who are wealthy or established financially
Claims to directly descend from famed composer Johann Sebastian Bach
Was in a relationship with supermodel Linda Evangelista for six years
Was offered the lead role in "Platoon," but turned it down

Awards

1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: winner
1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1991Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Lead Actor: Prime Time: nominated
1991Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series: nominated
1992Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Actor: Prime Time: nominated
1995Stinker Award-Worst Actor: nominated
1996Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
2005Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
2005Genie-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
2016BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
2017IGN Award-Best Dramatic TV Performance: nominated
2018Saturn Award-Best Actor on Television: winner
2018Dorian Award-TV Performance of the Year - Actor: winner
2018Empire Award-Best Actor in a TV Series: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Actor: nominated
2018Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2018INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: winner
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2019Halfway Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2023Award of Excellence-Ensemble Cast: winner
2024Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2024Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor: nominated
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2024OFTA TV Hall of Fame-Character: winner
2025Saturn Award-Best Guest Star in a Television Series: nominated