Kyle MacLachlan (born February 22, 1959 in Yakima, Washington) is a Golden Globe award winning American actor.

He is a graduate of the University of Washington and moved to Hollywood, California, to pursue his career soon after his 1982 graduation. He is best recalled for his roles as Jeffrey Beaumont in the cult film Blue Velvet, and Paul Atreides in Dune, as well as his television series Read more...

MacLachlan has worked extensively with David Lynch. He first appeared as Paul Atreides in the film Dune, Lynch's adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel, and as Jeffrey Beaumont in Blue Velvet. Although Dune was not a commercial success, Blue Velvet, being a major critical and commercial success, caused considerable controversy. It has since developed status as a cult classic, and is frequently listed Read more...

MacLachlan was born in Yakima, Washington, and graduated from Eisenhower High School. He lives in Manhattan with his wife Desiree Gruber and their two small dogs (a Jack Russell Terrier and a Yorkie/Chihuahua mix). Blaming it on "probably too much affection", the couple have created a website about their dogs. Mookie and Sam also have a "TV show".

MacLachlan and Gruber are expecting a child Read more...