Acting

Kyle MacLachlan

Born 1959-02-22 · Yakima, Washington, USA32 series112 films

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.

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Acting

2025The LowdownDonald Washberg3 ep.
2025OvercompensatingJohn Scanlon2 ep.
2024FalloutOverseer Hank MacLean10 ep.
2023Star Wars: Young Jedi AdventuresDraiven Bosh (voice)4 ep.
2022Joe vs CaroleHoward Baskin8 ep.
2022How I Met Your FatherThe Captain2 ep.
2020Atlantic CrossingPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt8 ep.
2020How To with John WilsonSelf (Swiping MetroCard on the Subway)1 ep.
2019Carol's Second ActDr. Stephen Frost18 ep.
2018ExplainedNarrator (voice)1 ep.
2018GQ Presents: Iconic CharactersSelf1 ep.
2015The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Guest3 ep.
2014BelieveRoman Skouras13 ep.
2013Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.The Doctor11 ep.
2012Made in JerseyDonovan Stark8 ep.
2012Gravity FallsBus Driver (voice)1 ep.
2011PortlandiaMayor23 ep.
2009The Good WifeJosh Perotti4 ep.
2006In JusticeDavid Swain13 ep.
2005How I Met Your MotherGeorge Van Smoot7 ep.
2005Jules Verne's Mysterious IslandCyrus2 ep.
2004Desperate HousewivesOrson Hodge95 ep.
2004The Tony Danza ShowSelf - Guest2 ep.
2002V Graham NortonSelf1 ep.
2001Richard & JudySelf1 ep.
1999FuturamaDung Beetle (voice)2 ep.
1998Sex and the CityTrey MacDougal23 ep.
1996The Daily ShowSelf3 ep.
1995The Frank Skinner ShowSelf1 ep.
1990Twin PeaksDale Cooper48 ep.
1988American ExperienceNarrator1 ep.

Behind the camera

1989Tales from the CryptDirector1 ep.

Guest appearances

2003The Daily ShowSelf3 ep.
2026Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest1 ep.
2018American Dad!Del (voice)2 ep.
2022The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf2 ep.
2021The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Guest3 ep.
2024FalloutOverseer Hank MacLean, Self - 'Hank'3 ep.
2025The LowdownDonald Washberg3 ep.
2025Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest1 ep.
2025OvercompensatingJohn Scanlon2 ep.
2023Star Wars: Young Jedi AdventuresDraiven Bosh (voice)4 ep.
2023FuturamaDung Beetle (voice), Kyle MacLachlan's Head (voice)2 ep.
2022How I Met Your FatherThe Captain2 ep.
2020How To with John WilsonSelf (Swiping MetroCard on the Subway)1 ep.
2018GQ Presents: Iconic CharactersSelf1 ep.
2018ExplainedNarrator (voice)1 ep.
2018The Late Late Show with James CordenSelf1 ep.
2011PortlandiaMayor24 ep.
2016Gravity FallsBus Driver (voice)1 ep.
2014Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Cal, Skye's Father, The Doctor11 ep.
2013The Good WifeJosh Perotti4 ep.
2014Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest1 ep.
2010How I Met Your MotherGeorge Van Smoot7 ep.
2006Desperate HousewivesOrson Hodge8 ep.
2004Law & Order: Special Victims UnitAndrew Raines, Dr. Brett Morton2 ep.
2006LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest2 ep.
2006The ViewSelf1 ep.
2005The Tony Danza ShowSelf - Guest2 ep.
2002The Frank Skinner ShowSelf1 ep.
2002V Graham NortonSelf1 ep.
2000Sex and the CityTrey MacDougal23 ep.
2001Richard & JudySelf1 ep.
2000Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest1 ep.
1993Screen TwoJosef K1 ep.
1991Tales from the CryptEarl Raymond Digs (segment "Carrion Death")1 ep.
1990American ExperienceNarrator1 ep.
1990Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host1 ep.

Also known as: Kyle Merritt MacLachlan · Kyle McLachlan