David Lynch

Actor, Director

Born: January 20, 1946, Missoula, Montana, USA
Died: January 16, 2025
Age: 78 years old
Zodiac: Aquarius
Total works: 197 movies, 21 TV shows
Latest work: Eyes Behind the Lens (2026)
Genres: Thriller,Mystery,Crime

David Lynch is an American filmmaker who directed the surrealist film Eraserhead in 1977. His works are characterized by their dreamlike and surreal qualities, earning him critical acclaim throughout his career. Lynch's notable films include the biographical drama The Elephant Man (1980), the mystery thriller Blue Velvet (1986), and the romantic crime drama Mulholland Drive (2001), which garnered him Academy Award nominations for Best Director. He co-created the influential television series Twin Peaks (1990–91) and directed its film prequel, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992). Lynch received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in 2006 and an Honorary Academy Award in 2019. He also founded the David Lynch Foundation to promote Transcendental Meditation in schools and support at-risk communities.