KINGSTON – Kyle Chandler is the new global spokesperson for the World War II Foundation, the organization announced on Thursday.
“The mission of the WWII Foundation is vital and I am happy to be involved as a supporter of its projects. I am a student of military history and find the time period 1939-1945 to be compelling. We are who we are today because of the WWII generation,” said Chandler.
Chandler has worked with the foundation in the past, on War Journal: The Incredible World War II Escape of Major Damon “Rocky” Gause.
“Kyle is one of the most recognized faces on television,” said Tim Gray, Chairman of the World War II Foundation. “His portrayal as head coach Eric Taylor in Friday Night Lights won him a national Emmy Award for best male lead actor in a television series. Kyle is also very sincere and considered one of the real good guys in Hollywood. He cares deeply about the veterans of World War II and we are honored to have him as our global voice.”
So far in 2017, The World War II Foundation has had the good fortune of working with two successful football coaches, one from television and one world champion.
