‘Twin Peaks’ Then & Now: Photos of Kyle Maclachlan & More From the Cult TV Show

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February 24, 2024 8:00AM EST
Twin Peaks
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‘Twin Peaks’ fans celebrate the show each Feb. 24. See where Kyle MacLachlan, Mädchen Amick, and more are now in our gallery.

Pour a cup of your strongest coffee, it’s time to take the case. Twin Peaks welcomed FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper into town on Feb. 24, and TV was never the same. The cult TV show, which debuted in 1990, followed the quirky lawman (Kyle MacLachlan) and the local Sheriff Harry S. Truman (Michael Ontkean) as they investigated the mysterious murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee). Taking place in the fictional town of Twin Peaks, Washington, the David Lynch/Mark Frost series was part detective fiction, part supernatural, and all-around entertaining with its campy, melodramatic portrayal of eccentric characters – think soap opera meets horror movie vibes.

Far from your typical show, Twin Peaks offered up surrealism, offbeat humor, and some seriously distinctive cinematography. And don’t even get me started on the score, which was composed by the amazing Angelo Badalamenti, with director David adding his own creative touch.

So, get ready for a wild ride as you delve into the enigmatic world of Twin Peaks with our photo gallery here.

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Kyle MacLachlan

Kyle MacLachlan
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Kyle MacLachlan played lead, Special Agent Dale Cooper. Though his theories sometimes seemed a bit far out, his keen instincts take him to Twin Peaks‘ dark underbelly.

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Sheryl Lee

Sheryl Lee
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Sheryl Lee did double duty as Laura Palmer and her lookalike cousin Maddie in Twin Peaks and the prequel movie Fire Walk With Me. The mystery of Laura’s death tears the town apart, setting off much of the series’ drama.

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Sherilyn Fenn

Sherilyn Fenn
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Sherilyn Fenn played high school student Audrey Horne on Twin Peaks. She’s fascinated with Agent Cooper, and we’re with her there!

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Michael Ontkean

Michael Ontkean
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Michael Ontkean was Sheriff Harry S. Truman on Twin Peaks, the straight-laced leader of the local police department. Though he and Agent Cooper have very different styles, they go on to become the perfect pairing.

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Madchen Amick

Madchen Amick
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Madchen Amick played waitress Shelly Johnson on the show. Her character starts off in an abusive relationship with trucker Leo Johnson, who starts getting shifty around the time of Laura’s death.

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Lara Flynn Boyle

Lara Flynn Boyle
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One of Lara Flynn Boyle’s earliest roles was as Donna Hayward on Twin Peaks. She played the heartbroken best friend of Laura Palmer, and her crying scenes are one of the show’s most meme-worthy moments.

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Russ Tamblyn

Russ Tamblyn
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Russ Tamblyn played the off-beat Dr. Jacoby on the show. As the town psychatrist, he knows plenty of secrets.

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Frank Silva

Frank Silva
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Frank Silva was the terrifying Bob in the world of Twin Peaks. He started the show behind the scenes before director David Lynch threw him into the mix as the malevolent spirit.

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Kimmy Robertson

Kimmy Robertson
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Kimmy Robertson was Twin Peaks‘ PD’s receptionist, and the on-off girlfriend of Deputy Andy Brennan. Her sugary sweet demeanor and regular donut runs made her a favorite at the department.

February 24, 2023, 1:10PM
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Harry Goaz

Harry Goaz
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Harry Goaz played the lovably bumbling Detective Andy Brennan on Twin Peaks. While he offered up tons of comic relief, it wasn’t rare for him to stumble upon a clue either.

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‘Twin Peaks’

‘Twin Peaks’

Twin Peaks debuted in 1990 and lasted two seasons. The show received mixed reviews at the time but is now beloved by many.

February 24, 2023, 1:14PM
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‘Twin Peaks’

‘Twin Peaks’
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Lara Flynn Boyle (center) and James Marshall (who played Laura Palmer’s beau James Hurley) sit for a scene at the Great Northern hotel. The hotel is one of Twin Peaks‘ biggest businesses and much of the drama happens there.

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‘Twin Peaks’ Season 3

‘Twin Peaks’ Season 3
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17 years after he first came to town, Kyle MacLachlan and Sheryl Lee returned for the third season of Twin Peaks. Ages after the case, something draws Detective Cooper back to Washington for another mystery.

February 24, 2023, 1:13PM
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‘Twin Peaks’ Season 3

‘Twin Peaks’ Season 3
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Kimmy Robertson and Michael Horse (who played Deputy Hawk) are still at Twin Peaks PD in the reboot. Don’t worry, donut time was back too.

February 24, 2023, 1:13PM