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Kyle MacLachlan's unconventional career path celebrated

Original: Great actor, love his work. "In another world, Kyle MacLachlan might have been known for straight up and down leading ma

Tributes are flowing for American actor Kyle MacLachlan, with commentators reflecting that in another world he might have been a conventional romantic leading man, given his looks and talent. Instead, his career took a famously offbeat route, built on idiosyncratic collaborations that made him one of the most distinctive performers of his generation, a contrast fans say is exactly what makes his work so beloved.

Why now: Fans and writers are revisiting and celebrating MacLachlan's unusual but acclaimed career choices.

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• Great actor, love his work. "In another world, Kyle MacLachlan might have been known for straight up and down leading man roles – the handsome lead of a worthy drama, say, or the dashing love interest in a romantic comedy. He has the looks for it, and the talent. But in this… · timrichards@aus.social · 6

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