Kyle MacLachlan

Kyle MacLachlan is an actor recognized for his collaborations with filmmaker David Lynch. Originally from Yakima, Washington, MacLachlan gained attention with his screen debut in the science fiction film adaptation of "Dune," directed by Lynch. He later starred in Lynch's film "Blue Velvet" and the television series "Twin Peaks," earning two Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe Award for his role as Agent Dale Cooper. MacLachlan returned to this role in the Showtime limited series revival of "Twin Peaks."

MacLachlan's film credits include portraying Ray Manzarek in "The Doors," Cliff Vandercave in "The Flintstones," and voicing the Dad in Pixar’s "Inside Out." On television, he has appeared in series such as "Desperate Housewives," "Sex and the City," and "Portlandia," as well as the Emmy Award-winning limited series "Atlantic Crossing," where he played President Franklin Roosevelt.

In addition to his acting career, MacLachlan partnered with Epic Magazine, Picture Perfect Federation, Full Picture, and PodcastOne to launch the true crime podcast "Varnamtown," which explores the impact of drugs, money, and a connection to Pablo Escobar on a small fishing village. The podcast debuted in the top five on the True Crime charts and ranked among the top 25 podcasts overall. MacLachlan's involvement with "Varnamtown" received coverage from Vulture, The Daily Mail, Us Magazine, and The Today Show.

MacLachlan is also involved in the wine industry, partnering with vintner Eric Dunham in Pursued by Bear, a winery located in Washington's Columbia Valley. The winery's name is inspired by a stage direction from Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale.

MacLachlan supports organizations including God’s Love We Deliver, Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, UNICEF, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Stand Up to Cancer program.