Kyle Chandler

American actor known for Bloodline

Kyle Chandler - American actor known for Bloodline
Born

September 17th, 1965
59 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1965, this American actor gained recognition for roles in television and film. Played Gary Hobson in the series 'Early Edition' from 1996 to 2000. Portrayed Coach Eric Taylor in the acclaimed series 'Friday Night Lights' from 2006 to 2011, earning critical acclaim and multiple award nominations. Starred in the Netflix series 'Bloodline' from 2015 to 2017, which received positive reviews. Appeared in films such as 'Super 8', 'Zero Dark Thirty', and 'The Wolf of Wall Street'.

Played Eric Taylor in Friday Night Lights

Starred in Bloodline on Netflix

Appeared in Zero Dark Thirty

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