Kyle Chandler was born in Buffalo, New York, to Sally Jeanette (Meyer), who bred dogs, and Edward Chandler, a farm owner. He is of German, English, and Irish descent. Kyle grew up in the small town of Social Circle, Georgia (population 4,500). On the family farm, the only TV station they got was Ted Turner's TBS. Kyle would watch old movies, go out and perform the roles in his backyard. As a drama major at the University of Georgia, Kyle met and was signed by an ABC scout in a 1988 talent search. Kyle says of his first 18 months in LA, "I poured beer and sold souvenirs at the Museum of Natural History". (USA Today, 27 May 1994, p.8) But that didn't last all that long - Kyle has worked steadily in television and may be best remembered as the minor league ballplayer "Jeff Metcalf" in the 40s drama Homefront (1991) or as "Gary Hobson" on Early Edition (1996) with co-star Fisher Stevens. His work on Homefront (1991) led to a role in George Strait's feature film Pure Country (1992), and a small part in Mulholland Falls (1996). Kyle and his wife, Katherine, live in Los Angeles, California with their daughters and their two terriers, Buckley and Otis.

Kathryn Chandler (1995 - present) ( 2 children)

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Has two daughters named Sydney and Sawyer.
His older brother, Brian Chandler, is a successful attorney in Houston, Texas. During his brief stint on The Lyon's Den (2003), Brian would offer tips on how to act like a lawyer and served as a model for some of Kyle's mannerisms on the show.
He received one of the faux "Bruce Baxter" posters from King Kong (2005) as a souvenir. His wife hung it up in their bedroom.
Godparent, with his wife Kathryn Chandler, of Paton Ashbrook (whose parents are actors Daphne Ashbrook and Lorenzo Lamas).
Had a star near Orion's Belt named for him in September 2007.
Once had a job as a nightclub bouncer.
After moving to Los Angeles, sold souvenirs at a museum.
As of 2017, has appeared in four films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Argo (2012), Zero Dark Thirty (2012), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) and Manchester by the Sea (2016). Argo (2012) won in the category.
He has German, English, and some Irish, ancestry (his mother was of almost entirely German descent).
Cousin of Beau Garrett and Autumn Garrett.
He has worked with 3 directors who have won a Best Director Oscar: Peter Jackson, Kathryn Bigelow, and Martin Scorsese.
Nominated at the 2016 Primetime Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category for his portrayal of John Rayburn in the second season of Bloodline (2015).

Oh, man, if in real life I was as cool and suave as Coach Taylor and had all the answers, things would be easier.
Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat down the door.
I grew up in Chicago, so I've always been a Bears fan. Dad used to take me to Bears games and Cubs games. My brother used to ride me over to Lake Forest College on his Honda Supersport and we'd watch the Bears practice. I remember those guys out there as monsters - they were the biggest things I've ever seen!
We run into some pretty tough arguments sometimes, but the idea is that at the end of the day, my wife and I realize that we'll always be holding each other's hand.
I really love to ride my motorcycle. When I want to just get away and be by myself and clear my head, that's what I do.
We run into some pretty tough arguments sometimes, but the idea is that at the end of the day, my wife and I realize that we'll always be holding each other's hand. This is a lifelong relationship, and after 12 years she hasn't gotten rid of me yet.