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Chris Kyle(1974-2013)

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  • Producer
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Chris Kyle
Stars Earn Stripes: Debut
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Amphibious Assault (2012)
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Chris Kyle was born on 8 April 1974 in Odessa, Texas, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for American Sniper (2014), Stars Earn Stripes (2012) and Sons of Guns (2011). He was married to Taya Kyle. He died on 2 February 2013 in Glen Rose, Texas, USA.
BornApril 8, 1974
DiedFebruary 2, 2013(38)
BornApril 8, 1974
DiedFebruary 2, 2013(38)
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Bradley Cooper in American Sniper (2014)
American Sniper
7.3
  • Writer
  • 2014
Stars Earn Stripes (2012)
Stars Earn Stripes
5.1
TV Series
  • Self - Operative
Sons of Guns (2011)
Sons of Guns
6.0
TV Series
  • Self
Conan O'Brien in Conan (2010)
Conan
8.2
TV Series
  • Self - Guest

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Writer



  • Bradley Cooper in American Sniper (2014)
    American Sniper
    7.3
    • book
    • 2014

Producer



  • Bradley Cooper in American Sniper (2014)
    American Sniper
    7.3
    • associate producer
    • 2014

Videos1

Stars Earn Stripes: Debut
Trailer 0:50
Stars Earn Stripes: Debut

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • France's national library catalogue
  • Height
    • 1.88 m
  • Born
    • April 8, 1974
    • Odessa, Texas, USA
  • Died
    • February 2, 2013
    • Glen Rose, Texas, USA(homicide by gunshot)
  • Spouse
    • Taya KyleMarch 16, 2002 - February 2, 2013 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Release of his book, "American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History", by Chris with Scott McEwen and James Defelice.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Article

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  • Trivia
    Chris was shot and killed while on an outing with 25-year-old Eddie Ray Routh, an Iraq/Afghanistan veteran struggling with PTSD. The three were at a gun range when Routh reportedly shot Chris and another person in the back. Routh was arrested in Lancaster, Texas after a brief chase in Kyle's stolen truck. Routh was sentenced to life in prison without parole in February 2015. Chris Kyle was awarded two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars with Valor. He leaves behind a wife and two children.
  • Quotes
    I don't have to psych myself up, or do something special mentally - I look through the scope, get my target in the cross hairs, and kill my enemy, before he kills one of my people.
  • Nicknames
    • The Devil Of Ramadi
    • The Devil of Ramadi
    • The Legend

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  • When did Chris Kyle die?
    February 2, 2013
  • How did Chris Kyle die?
    Homicide by gunshot
  • How old was Chris Kyle when he died?
    38 years old
  • Where did Chris Kyle die?
    Glen Rose, Texas, USA
  • When was Chris Kyle born?
    April 8, 1974

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