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Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Birthplace
Height
180 cm (5'11")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Peggy Reavey (1967-1974), Mary Fisk (1977-1987), Mary Sweeney (2006-2007), Emily Stofle (2009-2023)
Children
4 children: Austin Jack Lynch, Jennifer Lynch, Lula Boginia Lynch, Riley Lynch
Parents
Donald Lynch, Sunny Lynch
Residences
Sunset Boulevard
Education
AFI Conservatory, Cooper Union, Corcoran College of Art and Design, Francis C. Hammond Middle School
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (דּוד)
Popularity
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Career
Career spanning 55 years (1967-2022)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 20
Year context
Born in 1946 -- First meeting of the United Nations General Assembly; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Dog, sign of Capricorn
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Filmography (35)
The Fabelmans
Film
David Lynch: The Art Life
Film
The Black Ghiandola
Film
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Director
Idem Paris
Director
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
TV Series
David Wants to Fly
Film
Lady Blue Shanghai
Lady Blue Shanghai
Director, Writer
Surveillance
Producer
To Each His Own Cinema
Director
AWARDS (14)
B
Academy Honorary Award
WON
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Cannes Best Director Award
WON
B
César Award
WON
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César Award for Best Foreign Film
WON
Biography
David Keith Lynch was an American filmmaker, actor, painter, and musician. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema, with his films often characterized by a distinctive surrealist sensibility that gave rise to the adjective "Lynchian". In a career spanning more than five decades, he received numerous accolades, including a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival, an Academy Honorary Award, and a (posthumous) Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was David Lynch?
David Lynch was born on and passed away on at the age of 78.
Where was David Lynch born?
David Lynch was born in Missoula.
What movies or shows has David Lynch been in?
David Lynch has 35 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Fabelmans (2022), David Lynch: The Art Life (2017), The Black Ghiandola (2017), Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014), Idem Paris (2013).
Where can I find more information about David Lynch?
You can find more about David Lynch on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
