Kyle Chandler is a talented actor, the existence of which the audience learned thanks to the series "Tomorrow Comes Today", "Friday Night Lights", "Grey's Anatomy". The star of American cinema can also be seen in many popular films, including "King Kong", "The Wolf of Wall Street", "Kingdom". What is known about this man, who is equally good at lyrical and comedic roles?
Kyle Chandler: star biography
The future actor was born in Buffalo (New York), a joyful event took place in September 1965. The boy was born in a large family, in no way connected with the world of cinema, his parents were farmers Edward and Sally. Kyle Chandler became interested in theater in his teenage years, which determined his life path. He combined his studies at school with playing in amateur productions, breaking the applause of the then few spectators.
After school, the future actor decided to study drama, for which he becamestudent at the University of Georgia. During his studies, he joined the popular student society Sigma Nu, becoming one of its brightest members.
The start of the journey
Kyle Chandler successfully combined studies at the university with playing in amateur performances. Thanks to this, he caught the eye of an ABC channel scout, as a result of which the aspiring actor was offered a contract. Nevertheless, the future star of American cinema had to wait for the roles for about two more years, during which time the young man managed to work as a bartender and a souvenir seller.
The first achievement of an inexperienced actor was shooting in the TV project "Service Life", presented to the audience in 1990. In this series, he embodied the image of Sergeant Griner, who ended up with his squad in Vietnam. Then he was offered to star in the dramatic television project "In the Rear". In this series, Kyle got the role of a baseball player going through a difficult period.
Road to Glory
Kyle Chandler's first feature film was Country Life. Then the young actor managed to get a role in Mulholland Rock, thanks to which the stars became his colleagues on the set: Melanie Griffith, Nick Nolte. The drama describes the events that took place in the first half of the 40s in Los Angeles. The main characters are policemen who are ready to make any sacrifice in the name of the triumph of justice.
A big success for Chandler was an invitation to the TV project "Tomorrow Comes Today". In this series, he played a keycharacter, the role gave him the prestigious Saturn Award. Kyle's character is stockbroker Gary, who unexpectedly received a supernatural ability. By learning to predict the future, the character received unlimited earning opportunities.
In the new age
Businessmen and lawyers are characters whose images have been repeatedly embodied by Kyle Chandler (a photo of the actor can be seen in this article). For example, in 2000, the actor, who had already become famous, was invited to the TV project As for Joan, in which he got the role of an investment banker. After this comedy series, he played a lawyer, starring in The Lion's Den.
Chandler's celebrity was made by an adventure film that became a remake of the cult "King Kong". In this tape, Kyle got the role of movie star Bruce Baxter, sharing the set with Naomi Watts. Approvingly, the audience and critics greeted the series "Morning Edition", in which the actor embodied one of the central images.
Star roles
The lack of a role is one of the reasons why thousands of viewers like Kyle Chandler so much. The biography of the actor shows that he is equally good at lyrical and comedic roles. In 2006, he became the star of the Grey's Anatomy series, which combines comedy and drama. The image of Dylan Young, leading the sapper squad, earned the actor an Emmy nomination.
Not to mention the role that Kyle took on in the drama "Friday Night Lights". In this sports series, hetried on the image of a school team coach preparing football players. This role was marked by another nomination for "Emmy". Fans welcomed the appearance of the actor in the thriller "Kingdom", in which he had to play a very unusual character.
Shooting in the thriller "Super 8" is another achievement that Kyle Chandler, whose films and biography are discussed in this article, can be proud of. In this sci-fi film, the actor embodied the image of a sheriff's deputy, experiencing the death of his beloved wife and conflict with his teenage son.
Cinema and beyond
Chandler continues to act actively. The thriller "Operation Argo", which described the revolutionary events that took place in Iran in 1979, made a great impression on his fans. It is also impossible not to mention the drama The Wolf of Wall Street, in which the actor played an FBI agent chasing the famous schemer Jordan Belfort. Finally, the picture "City of Vice" turned out to be successful, in which Chandler played along with Russell Crowe and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
The theater is also present in Kyle's life. For example, the Broadway production of "Picnic" was a great success, in which the actor tried on the image of Hal Carter. He also does voice acting for films and TV shows. Say, he recently took part in the dubbing of the animated television project "King of the Hill." Chandler also happened to be in the producer's chair, for example, he worked on the film "Tomorrow Comes Today".
Life behind the scenes
Of course, fans of the actor are interested not only in the roles that Kyle played brilliantlyChandler. The personal life of the star also haunts his many fans. The actor has been married for many years, screenwriter Katherine became his chosen one. Kyle's wife writes scripts for television and takes care of the children. Kyle's family has two daughters.
Kyle Chandler with his wife and children currently resides in Los Angeles. It is known that two terriers live in his house, which have become favorites of all family members.
Interesting fact
Kyle's brother and best friend Brian has chosen to become a lawyer. An actor often consults with a relative when he needs to play a lawyer. For example, it was Brian who helped his brother prepare for filming in The Lion's Den, Kyle not only took his advice, but literally reproduced his demeanor.
