Quick Facts
Born:
1965-09-17
Birthplace:
Buffalo, New York, USA
Credits:
69 Total Roles
Kyle Chandler
Acting
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Biography
Kyle Martin Chandler (born September 17, 1965) is an American actor. He received critical acclaim for his performance as Eric Taylor in the NBC series Friday Night Lights(2006–2011), winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2011.
Making his screen acting debut in the 1988 television film Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story, Chandler's first regular television role was in the ABC drama Homefront (1991–1993). This was followed by the lead role of Gary Hobson in the series Early Edition (1996–2000). His well-received guest appearance on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2006–2007) earned Chandler his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
Chandler's film work has included notable supporting roles in King Kong (2005), The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008), Super 8 (2011), Argo, Zero Dark Thirty (both 2012), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Carol (2015), Manchester by the Sea (2016), Game Night and First Man (both 2018), Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). Chandler has also starred in the Netflix thriller series Bloodline (2015–2017), for which he received further Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
Making his screen acting debut in the 1988 television film Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story, Chandler's first regular television role was in the ABC drama Homefront (1991–1993). This was followed by the lead role of Gary Hobson in the series Early Edition (1996–2000). His well-received guest appearance on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2006–2007) earned Chandler his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
Chandler's film work has included notable supporting roles in King Kong (2005), The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008), Super 8 (2011), Argo, Zero Dark Thirty (both 2012), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Carol (2015), Manchester by the Sea (2016), Game Night and First Man (both 2018), Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). Chandler has also starred in the Netflix thriller series Bloodline (2015–2017), for which he received further Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
Known For
The Wolf of Wall Street
Agent Patrick Denham
Grey's Anatomy
Dylan Young
Godzilla vs. Kong
Mark Russell
Argo
Hamilton Jordan
King Kong
Bruce Baxter
Super 8
Jackson Lamb
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Mark Russell
Manchester by the Sea
Joe Chandler
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Rip MOVIE | DEA Agent Mateo 'Matty' Nix |
| 2025 | Anniversary MOVIE | Paul Taylor |
| 2025 | Back in Action MOVIE | Chuck |
| 2022 | Slumberland MOVIE | Peter |
| 2022 | The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib TV | Ranger Safety Binkerton (voice) |
| 2022 | Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber MOVIE | Bill Gurley |
| 2022 | Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber TV | Bill Gurley |
| 2021 | Elvis and the USS Arizona MOVIE | USS Arizona Seaman Bill Woodward (voice) |
| 2021 | Mayor of Kingstown TV | Mitch McLusky |
| 2021 | Godzilla vs. Kong MOVIE | Mark Russell |