::life::

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born february 22, 1959, in yakima, washington.

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has two younger brothers.

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enrolled at the university of washington in liberal arts.

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in sophomore year, attended the university's professional actor's training program.

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worked up to 14 hours a day, six days a week, in acting.

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graduated cum laude from university of washington, bachelor's degree in fine arts, 1982.

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immediately after graduation, joined the prestigious oregon shakespeare festival in ashland.

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returned to seattle in 1982 to perform at the empty space theater.

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while performing at the empty space theater, got discovered by hollywood casting agent.

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met david lynch, legendary director. kyle then starred in his first movie in 1985, dune, which launched his movie acting career.

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dated laura dern, actress, from 1985 to 1989.

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dated lara flynn boyle, actress, from 1990 to 1992.

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dated linda evangelista, model, from 1992 to 1998.

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married desiree gruber, fashion publicist, on april 20, 2002, at the plymouth congregational church in miami, florida. they had been dating since 1999.

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is 6 feet 2 inches tall.

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claims to be direct descendant of composer johann sebastian bach on his mother's side.

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has two labrador retrievers and a jack russell terrier.

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lives in los angeles.

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almost didn't appear in blue velvet because his mother didn't approve of the role.

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his hair is completely gray, so he needs to use jet black hair dye. he says about having to dye his hair, "i'd be happy to let it go, but i have young features and it would look weird."