Kyle MacLachlan is an American actor best known for his role as Special Agent Dale Cooper in the cult classic television series Twin Peaks. He also starred in the movie Dune and has had roles in other films such as Blue Velvet, Showgirls, and The Doors. MacLachlan has won several awards for his work, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama for his role in Twin Peaks.