One of the most commercially successful American television products is the Twin Peaks series. The heroes of a mystical television project dedicated to investigating the mysterious murder of the beautiful Laura Palmer, sunk into the soul of all his fans. What can be told about the characters and people who played them?
Laura Palmer
Where does the series “Twin Peaks” begin, whose heroes are still of interest to the audience? With the discovery of the body of schoolgirl Laura Palmer, who died a violent death. The identity of her killer is the main intrigue of the television project. At first glance, it may seem that Laura was an ordinary girl. She grew up in a loving family, attended school, worked for the good of local social services. However, the investigation revealed that she was taking drugs, suffered from domestic violence, worked as a brothel, and starred in adult magazines.
The image of Laura Palmer in the series was embodied by actress Cheryl Lee. After the release of the mystical television project, real fame fell on the girl. Interestingly, Cheryl cannot boast of other high-profile roles. She starred in about 50 films and TV shows, of which the drama "Fifth of Four" gained the greatest popularity. In this tape, which tells about the beginning of the path of The Beatles, Lee embodied the image of the photographer and stylist guys Astrid.
Dale Cooper - the protagonist of the series
The investigation of the mysterious murder of Laura Palmer is entrusted to an FBI agent, as there are suggestions that the crime is the work of a maniac. The search for the culprit takes on Dale Cooper - a cheerful person, principled and strictly positive. The agent recently lost his beloved wife and is trying to head off to work in order to escape from his grief. The local beauty is trying to seduce him, but Cooper rejects the girl. You can also tell about the detective story that he goes crazy with donuts and believes in mysticism.
Dale Cooper is a character played superbly by Kyle McLachlan. Is it worth mentioning that thousands of spectators from around the world fell in love with his strong-willed chin . After Twin Peaks, he starred in the TV series Sex and the City, embodying the image of Charlotte's first husband. Then the fans saw the actor as the extravagant captain in the comedy television project "How I Met Your Mother."
Sheriff Harry Truman
What other prominent characters did Twin Peaks give the audience, whose characters are discussed in this article? Harry Truman is the head of the police department and just a good person. He readily undertakes to help Agent Cooper in the investigation, gradually turning into his best friend. Harry can not be called a shrewd person, he is distinguished by a rare innocence. Truman becomes a victim of the spell of the treacherous widow of the owner of a local sawmill. Josie is a criminal who needs police support.
The naive and good-natured Harry was played by Canadian actor Michael Ontkin. In addition to “Twin Peaks,” the star can be seen in the police drama “Recruits,” as well as in the film “Shot on goal.” Michael flatly refused to shoot in the third season of the series that made him famous, the reasons for which were behind the scenes. Instead of Sheriff Harry Truman, another character was introduced.
Josie packard
In the series "Twin Peaks", the characters of which are described in the article, you can see many beautiful women. Among them is Chinese Josie Packard, the widow of businessman Andrew Packard. In the past, this woman studied English under the guidance of Laura Palmer, and this is only one of her many secrets.
The role of Josie, known as the first beauty of the state, was assumed by the Chinese actress Joan Chen. Thanks to her participation in the series, the girl in 1992 managed to get on the list of “50 Most Beautiful Women”, which is annually compiled by People magazine. To the chagrin of fans, the actress flatly refused to star in the third season of the series. She did not want the audience to see how the beauty of Josie's appearance had changed over the years.
FBI staff
Gordon Cole is a character who is already interesting in that his image was directly embodied by the director of the series David Lynch. The hero has congenital hearing problems, which makes him use a hearing aid. Because of this, he has slurred and loud speech, often he does not answer the questions that he is asked. Gordon appears in the third season of the series, he is still played by Lynch.
Albert Rosenfield is another FBI official, forensic expert. The bad character of the hero forces him to constantly engage in quarrels with others. Albert behaves impudently and arrogantly that constantly becomes a source of problems. This role was played by Miguel Ferrer.
Sam Stanley also works as a medical examiner. This hero is involved in the revelation of the murder of Theresa Banks. The image of the character embodied Kiefer Sutherland.
Palmer family
Leland Palmer is the father of the schoolgirl Laura and, as it turns out during the investigation, her involuntary executioner. A successful lawyer and adviser to a local rich man makes a pleasant impression on others, is courteous and witty. In fact, Leland is obsessed with a kind of ghost that pushes him to atrocities. The honor of playing it fell to Ray Wise.
Sarah Palmer is a woman with a mental disorder. Her imbalance was perfectly conveyed by actress Grace Zabriski.
Other characters in the series
An important role in the television project is given to the Horn family. Its head is a wealthy businessman named Benjamin, this person owns the Great Northern Hotel, the One-Eyed Jack Bar and the department store. Appears to the audience as an unprincipled and greedy person, but gradually changes for the better. This role went to Richard Beimer.
Sylvia Horn is the wife of a businessman who is constantly in an embittered state. Her image was embodied by actress Jen D'Arcy. Audrey Horn is the daughter of Sylvia and Benjamin, who is offended by her parents because they practically do not pay attention to her. Audrey is a talented swindler, but she can not be called a strictly negative heroine. The girl falls in love with Agent Cooper, who rejects her, because she can not forget her dead wife. Audrey played Sherilyn Fenn. One cannot fail to mention the son of businessman Johnny, who suffers from autism. The boy with whom Laura Palmer was engaged was portrayed by actor Robert Bauer.
Mysterious Diana
Of course, not all the bright characters of the series "Twin Peaks" are mentioned above. Diana is the mysterious secretary of Cooper, which the audience still cannot see. In each episode, the FBI agent writes information for her on the tape, but does not send it. In one of the episodes, Diana sends Dale earplugs, in another, sends him a selection of pornographic publications, “The World of the Flesh” for three years.
Who embodied this image in the TV show "Twin Peaks"? Diana, Agent Cooper’s secretary, never appears on the show, so no one played her.