Kyle Chandler turns 48 today! The film and television actor is most widely-known for his role in the films Super 8 and Argo and in television show Grey’s Anatomy. But Chandler’s most important role was that of Eric Taylor in Friday Night Lights. His performance on the show earned him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2011.
Chandler’s character in FNL is by far the most genuine. He is the one who instilled the “Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose” mantra in our hearts. The show is set in the fictional town of Dillon and centers around the high school football team there.
Chandler is married to television writer Kathryn Chandler. The couple has two daughters and have been living happily in Texas for the last six years.
Here is a list of Coach Taylor’s top ten moments - for his character, it is these little moments that really show his passion and dedication to everything he does.