Kyle Chandler
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Early Life and Family Background
Kyle Martin Chandler, an accomplished television and film actor, was born on September 17, 1965, in Buffalo, New York. The youngest of four siblings, Chandler shared a close bond with his family throughout his upbringing.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 17 Sep, 1965
- Age
- 54 yrs
- Occupations
- Actor
Film actor
Television actor
Film producer
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Buffalo
- residence
- Dripping Springs
- Education
- University of Georgia
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American actor
- Twitter Id
- Kylechandler
- Net Worth 2021
- 12 million
His father, Edward Chandler, worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative, while his mother, Sally Chandler, bred Great Danes. During his childhood, Chandler's family relocated several times—moving from Buffalo to Chicago, then to Lake Forest, Illinois, and finally settling in Loganville, Georgia, where they purchased a farm.
Education and Early Interest in Acting
Growing up, Chandler assisted in caring for the family’s Great Danes, gaining a strong work ethic from his rural environment. He attended George Walton Academy in Monroe, Georgia, graduating in 1983. He then enrolled at the University of Georgia, initially pursuing a degree in drama. It was here, during his drama classes, that Chandler discovered his passion for acting. In 1988, he left the university after being invited to join ABC’s new talent development program.
Early Career and ABC Talent Program
At ABC, Chandler began honing his craft under the guidance of director and acting coach Milton Katselas. Between 1988 and 1990, he secured minor roles in a number of television productions, including Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story (1988), Unconquered (1989), Hallmark Hall of Fame (1989), China Beach (1989), and Freddy's Nightmares (1989). His first significant television appearance came in the Vietnam War drama series Tour of Duty, which aired on CBS from 1987 to 1990.
