The "boy next door, if that boy spent lots of time alone in the basement," is how Rich Cohen described Kyle MacLachlan in a 1994 article for "Rolling Stone" magazine. That distinctly askew wholesomeness made MacLachlan a natural to become famous as the alter ego of twisted director David Lynch.

Born and a raised in Yakima, Washington, MacLachlan graduated from the University of Washington in 1982. The darkly handsome actor made his feature debut when he starred in the big-budget David Lynch adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune, but only enjoyed real success after appearing in a second Lynch project, the moody and perverse classic Blue Velvet.

The following year saw MacLachlan appearing as an otherworldly FBI agent in the cult classic sci-fi film The Hidden. This turned out to be a sign of things to come, as MacLachlan soon took on another oddball G-man, Special Agent Dale Cooper, on Lynch's cryptic ABC TV series _Twin Peaks (1990) (TV)_ , perhaps his most famous role. MacLachlan's remarkable work as Agent Cooper earned him a Golden Globe award and a pair of Emmy nominations, as well as steady work in television and films, including a part as Ray Manzarek in the Oliver Stone film The Doors and villain Cliff Vandercave in the live action version of The Flintstones.

His career took a hit after he appeared in the infamous flop Showgirls. However, MacLachlan returned to prominence in the early 2000s with a reoccurring role on HBO's Sex and the City, as well as a starring role in the TV movie The Spring and a turn as Claudius in director Michael Almereyda's version of _Hamlet (2000/I)_ . MacLachlan later took advantage of his resemblance to Cary Grant when he played the classic actor's spirit in Touch of Pink. MacLachlan has remained a popular actor with independent filmmakers.
Graduated University of Washington with a bachelors degree in Fine Arts (1982). Has two younger brothers. He claims to be a direct descendant of Johann Sebastian Bach on his mother's side. He turned down the Charlie Sheen role in Platoon. Dated model Linda Evangelista, whom he met on the set of an ad for Barney's. They were engaged for three years. [1992-1998] Dated Lara Flynn Boyle. Dated Laura Dern. Became engaged to his girlfriend of two years, fashion publicist Desiree Gruber. [August 2001] Often stars in David Lynch films such as Dune, Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, and the television series "Twin Peaks", originated by Lynch and Mark Frost. Married Desiree Gruber at Plymouth Congregational Church in Miami, Florida (her hometown). Is friends with David Lynch. Director Bruce Beresford said about him: "Kyle wears his handsomeness easily; he doesn't carry on. And he's not a boring man. He's ordinary but interesting, which is difficult to find." Graduated 1976 from Eisenhower High School in Yakima, WA.