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David Lynch

Directing · Born January 20, 1946 · Missoula, Montana, USA

David Keith Lynch (January 20, 1946 – January 16, 2025) was an American filmmaker, visual artist, musician, and actor. Lynch received critical acclaim for his films, which are often distinguished by their surrealist, dreamlike qualities. In his 58-year career, he was awarded numerous accolades, including the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in 2006 and an Honorary Academy Award in 2019. In 2007, a panel of critics convened by The Guardian announced that "after all the discussion, no one could fault the conclusion that David Lynch is the most important filmmaker of the current era."

Movies with David Lynch

• Dune (1984) — Spice Miner (uncredited)
• The Fabelmans (2022) — John Ford
• Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) — Gordon Cole
• The Elephant Man (1980) — Man in the Bowler Hat in the Mob Chasing Merrick (uncredited)
• Inland Empire (2006) — Bucky J, the gaffer (voice)
• Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019) — Self
• Beatles '64 (2024) — Self
• Dennis Hopper: The Decisive Moments (2004) — Self
• Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014) — Gordon Cole
• Why Are We Creative? (2018) — Self
• Girlfriend's Day (2017) — Narrator (voice)
• Side by Side (2012) — Self

TV shows with David Lynch

• Twin Peaks (1990) — Gordon Cole
• The Cleveland Show (2009)
• DumbLand (2001) — Randy / Wife / Sparky (voice)