Before playing FBI Agent Dale Cooper in 'Twin Peaks,' Kyle MacLachlan played another FBI agent in pursuit of an alien that loves sports cars.

Kyle MacLachlan as FBI Agent Dale Cooper in ‘Twin Peaks: The Return’. (Showtime) Showtime “Well, David is a man outside of our world and our time,” said MacLachlan.

Kyle MacLachlan as FBI Agent Dale Cooper in ‘Twin Peaks: The Return’. (Showtime) “Well, David is a man outside of our world and our time,” said MacLachlan.

MacLachlan also played FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in the TV series Twin Peaks (1990–1991, 2017), for which he won a Golden Globe.

During a screening of the Twin Peaks pilot, Kyle MacLachlan shared how David Lynch influenced his portrayal of FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper.

Kyle MacLachlan, who was David Lynch’s FBI agent Dale Cooper from Twin Peaks, Paul Atreides from Dune and Jeffrey Beaumont from Blue Velvet, took to social media Thursday to express his sorrow ...

Discover details about actor Kyle MacLachlan and director David Lynch's professional relationship and many collaborations.

Not only did David Lynch create the world of "Twin Peaks," but his personality inspired Kyle MacLachlan's performance as Special Agent Dale Cooper.

Kyle MacLachlan paid tribute to frequent collaborator David Lynch on Thursday, saying that he owes his "entire career" to the late director.

Kyle MacLachlan, who was David Lynch ‘s FBI agent Dale Cooper from Twin Peaks, Paul Atreides from Dune and Jeffrey Beaumont from Blue Velvet, took to social media Thursday to express his sorrow ...