Kyle McLachlan is an American actor who is known for acting in American films and television shows. He was born on 22nd February 1959 in Yakima, Washington, the United States to Kent Alan McLachlan and Catherine. His father was a stockbroker and lawyer and his mother was a public relations director for a school district and a homemaker who was active in community arts programs. He has two younger brothers, Craig and Kent Jr. Kyle graduated from Eisenhower High School, Yakima. He did his graduation cum laude with a BFA in drama from the University of Washington (UW), as a student in the Professional Actor Training Program. He started learning classical singing and piano lessons.
During his school time, he started acting in plays. He initially planned to major in business.
Kyle made his film debut in 1984 with Dune. In 1986, he appeared in the film Blue Velvet. Which helped him to earn positive reviews. In 1987, he acted in the film, The Hidden. Kyle made his television debut in 1989 with Dream Breakers. In 1990, he appeared in three television shows, Twin Peaks, Saturday Night Live and The American Experience. For his performance in Twin Peaks, he was nominated for several awards and won Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor – Television Series Drama. Don’t Tell Her It’s Me was his only released film of the year. From 1991 to 1994, he had six film releases and three television show releases.
Later, in 1995, he was seen in the film, Showgirls. For his performance, he was nominated for Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Actor. The Conversation was his only released television show of the year. From 1996 to 2003, he appeared in eight television series and ten films. In 2004, Kyle starred in the film Touch of Pink which helped him to earn a nomination for the Genie Awards for Best Supporting Actor. In that year, he was seen in two television series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and The Librarian: Quest for the Spear. His performance in The Librarian: Quest for the Spear was praised and helped him to earn a nomination for Saturn Awards for Best Supporting Actor on Television. In 2005, Kyle was only seen in the television film, Mysterious Island.
In the following years, Desperate Housewives and In Justice were his two released television series in 2006. For Desperate Wived he earned a nomination for Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for consecutive three years. In the following years, he appeared in several films, such as Free Jimmy (2008), The Smell of Success (2009), Peace, Love & Misunderstanding (2011), Breathe In (2013), Inside Out (2015), The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018), The Staggering Girl (2019), Tesla (2020) and several television shows and films, such as How I Met Your Mother (2010), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2011), Made in Jersey (2012), The Good Wife (2013), Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014), Gravity Falls (2016), Twin Peaks (2017), American Dad! (2018), Carol’s Second Act (2019), Atlantic Crossing (2020), How I Met Your Father (2022) etc. For his performance in Twin Peaks in 2017, he won two awards along with two nominations.
He made his theatre debut in 1983 and appeared in four theatre shows all over his career.
He is also associated with two video games.
Kyle partnered with vintner Eric Dunham in Pursued by Bear, a label of Dunham Cellars in Walla Walla, Washington that started in 2005. It is regarded as one of Washington’s highest-rated wine labels.
Name | Kyle McLachlan |
Nickname | Kyle |
Date of birth | 22nd February 1959 |
Birthplace | Yakima, Washington, United States |
Age (as in 2022) | 63 years old |
Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Profession | Actor |
Known For | Twin Peaks |
Nationality | American |
Religion | Christianity |
Hometown | Yakima, Washington, United States |
Address | Yakima, Washington, United States |
Food habit | Not Known |
Hobbies | Listening to Music |
Years active | 1980- present |

Kyle McLachlan Career –
- During his school time, he started acting in plays. He initially planned to major in business.
- Kyle made his film debut in 1984 with Dune.
- In 1986, he appeared in the film Blue Velvet. Which helped him to earn positive reviews.
- In 1987, he acted in the film, The Hidden.
- Kyle made his television debut in 1989 with Dream Breakers.
- In 1990, he appeared in three television shows, Twin Peaks, Saturday Night Live and The American Experience. Don’t Tell Her It’s Me was his only released film of the year.
- From 1991 to 1994, he had six film releases and three television show releases.
- In 1995, he was seen in the film, Showgirls. The Conversation was his only released television show of the year.
- From 1996 to 2003, he appeared in eight television series and ten films.
- In 2004, Kyle starred in the film Touch of Pink. In that year, he was seen in two television series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and The Librarian: Quest for the Spear.
- In 2005, Kyle was only seen in the television film, Mysterious Island.
- Desperate Housewives and In Justice were her two released television series in 2006.
- In the following years, he appeared in several films, such as Free Jimmy (2008), The Smell of Success (2009), Peace, Love & Misunderstanding (2011), Breathe In (2013), Inside Out (2015), The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018), The Staggering Girl (2019), Tesla (2020) and several television shows and films, such as How I Met Your Mother (2010), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2011), Made in Jersey (2012), The Good Wife (2013), Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014), Gravity Falls (2016), Twin Peaks (2017), American Dad! (2018), Carol’s Second Act (2019), Atlantic Crossing (2020), How I Met Your Father (2022) etc.
- He made his theatre debut in 1983 and appeared in four theatre shows all over his career.
- He is also associated with two video games.
- Kyle partnered with vintner Eric Dunham in Pursued by Bear, a label of Dunham Cellars in Walla Walla, Washington that started in 2005. It is regarded as one of Washington’s highest-rated wine labels.
Kyle McLachlan Family Background –
Kyle was born to Kent Alan McLachlan and Catherine. His father was a stockbroker and lawyer and his mother was a public relations director for a school district and a homemaker who was active in community arts programs. He has two younger brothers, Craig and Kent Jr.
Father | Kent Alan McLachlan |
Mother | Catherine McLachlan |
Brother | Craig and Kent Jr.(Two Brothers) |
Sister | N/A |
Kyle McLachlan Marital status/ Relationship and More –
The marital status of Kyle McLachlan is Married. On 20th April 2002, Kyle married publicist Desiree Gruber. Together they became parents of a son in 2008.
Marital status | Married |
Affairs/ Boyfriend | Not Known |
Husband/ Spouse | Desiree Gruber |
Marriage Date | 20th April 2002 |
Children | Son – Callum Lyon MacLachlan |

Kyle McLachlan Height/ Weight & Physical State –
The height of Kyle McLachlan is approximately 6 feet and his body weight is around 75 kg. His body type is Pear. He has stylish Black hair and attractive Hazel eyes.
Height | In Centimeter – 165 cm In Meter – 1.65 m In feet & inches – 5’5 |
Weight | In Kilogram- 54 Kg In Pounds – 119lbs |
Body type | Pear |
Eye color | Hazel |
Hair color | Black |
Kyle McLachlan’s Favourite Things –
Favourite Actor | David Lynch |
Favourite Actress | Sheryl Lee |
Favourite Colour | Black, Brown |
Favourite Movie | Dune 1984 |
Favourite Dress | Saree, Pants with Tops |
Favourite Place | Australia |

Kyle McLachlan Educational Qualification –
Kyle graduated from Eisenhower High School, Yakima. He did his graduation cum laude with a BFA in drama from the University of Washington (UW), as a student in the Professional Actor Training Program. He started learning classical singing and piano lessons.
School | Eisenhower High School, Yakima |
College | Not Known |
Qualification | Graduate |
Kyle McLachlan’s Net worth –
The net worth of Kyle McLachlan is estimated to be between 3 Million dollars. His income source mostly comes from his profession.
Net worth (2022) | 3 Million dollars |
Source of Income | Acting |
Some lesser-known facts about Kyle McLachlan-
- Does Shruti Rawat Smoke? Not Known
- Does Shruti Rawat Drink Alcohol? Not Known
- He was born and brought up in Yakima, Washington, United States.
- He belongs to a Christian Family.
- He is best known for his role in Twin Peaks.
- He made his film debut in 1984 with Dune.
- He made her television debut in 1989 with Dream Breakers.
- He gave an audition for Top Gun.