Kyle Chandler is an American actor known for his intense performances in television and film. He achieved international recognition in the late 1990s with his role as Gary Hobson in the television series *Early Edition*. His critical breakthrough came with his portrayal of Coach Eric Taylor in the drama series *Friday Night Lights* (2006–2011), a performance that earned him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2011. He later received further acclaim and two Emmy nominations for his role in the Netflix thriller *Bloodline*. On the big screen, he has solidified his career with roles in acclaimed films such as *Argo*, for which he won a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast, Martin Scorsese's *The Wolf of Wall Street*, *Manchester by the Sea*, *Super 8*, and *Godzilla: King of the Monsters*, demonstrating great versatility in significant supporting roles.