DAVID LYNCH
David Lynch
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: January 20, 1946
Deathday: January 16, 2025
Place of Birth: Missoula, Montana, USA
Biography
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."
Filmography
Starring
David Lynch
Himself (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self
2024·
Beatles '64Self
2023·
Lynch/Ozself (archival footage)
2021·
This Is PopSelf (archive footage)
Self (voice) (archive footage)
himself
Himself
2018·
Why Are We Creative?Self
2017·
The NinetiesSelf (archive footage)
2017·
Plankton SalesmenSelf (archive footage)
2010·
LouieJack Dall
2009·
The Cleveland ShowGus (voice)
Self
2006·
LegendsSelf
2005·
Robot ChickenMad Scientist (voice)
2004·
Leçon de CinémaSelf
Self
Self
Self
2001·
DumbLandRandy / Wife / Sparky (voice)
Duckman
1999·
Family GuyDavid Lynch (voice), Gus (voice)
1998·
Independent FocusSelf
1997·
Scene by SceneSelf
1995·
Lumière & CompanySelf
Self
1990·
Twin PeaksGordon Cole
David Lynch
1974·
The AmputeeThe Nurse, The Nurse
1953·
The OscarsSelf
William Tabb
himself
2022·
This Is SparklehorseSelf
2022·
The FabelmansJohn Ford
2021·
Moby DocSelf
Self
2018·
Curtains UpSelf
Self
2017·
A Pot of Boiling OilSelf
Self
Self
2017·
Two Blue BallsSelf
2017·
Bad BinocularsSelf
Self
Self
2017·
Tell It MartinSelf
Self
2017·
Girlfriend's DayNarrator (voice)
2017·
WHAT DID JACK DO?Detective
2017·
RocksteppyHimself
2017·
The Black GhiandolaMan In Black
Self
2017·
LuckyHoward
Self
2016·
The Reality of TruthSelf
2016·
Along for the RideSelf
Self
2016·
On MeditationSelf
2016·
Shadows of ParadiseSelf
Self
2015·
Rammstein in AmerikaSelf
Self
2014·
Between Two WorldsSelf
2014·
The 8th FloorSelf
Self
Self
Gordon Cole
Self
Self
2013·
What Is Cinema?Self
Self
2012·
Memory FilmSelf
2012·
Side by SideSelf
Himself
2010·
Brunes et BlondesSelf
2010·
When Lynch Met Lucas2010·
David Wants to FlySelf
Self
2009·
Red FishO Sábio
Self
2009·
Great DirectorsSelf
2009·
The Soul DetectiveHimself
Stranger in a dream
2008·
CriticSelf (voice)
Self
Self
2008·
Hollyshorts GreetingHimself
2008·
Early Experiments2007·
Out Yonder — Chicken2007·
Lynch 2Self
2007·
Lynch (one)Self
2007·
A Slice of LynchSelf
2007·
The Sound of LynchHimself
2006·
Inland EmpireBucky J
2005·
David Lynch: 1985Self
Self
Self
2003·
Does That Hurt You?Self
2003·
Out Yonder — Teeth2003·
LampSelf
Self
2003·
BoatThe Man
2002·
BlueBob EggBilly Groper
2002·
Mysteries of LoveSelf (archive footage)
2002·
I Don't Know JackSelf
2001·
Eraserhead StoriesSelf
Self
1995·
NadjaMorgue Receptionist
Himself
1993·
Made in the USASelf
Gordon Cole
1990·
Hollywood MavericksSelf
Self
Self
1988·
Zelly & MeWillie
Self - Audience Member
Himself
1984·
DuneSpice Miner (uncredited)
1983·
Destination DuneSelf
1980·
Heart BeatPainter (uncredited)
1980·
The Elephant ManMan in the Bowler Hat in the Mob Chasing Merrick (uncredited)
Production
Writer, Director
2011·
The 3 RsProducer, Director, Editor, Cinematography, Writer
2009·
Interview ProjectCreator
Director, Producer, Writer
2002·
RabbitsCreator, Writer, Director, Screenplay, Director
Creator
2001·
DumbLandCreator, Director, Animation, Director of Photography, Editor, Producer, Writer
1993·
Hotel RoomCreator, Director, Sound Designer, Executive Producer
Director
1992·
On the AirCreator, Executive Producer, Writer, Director
1990·
Twin PeaksCreator, Additional Editor, Sound Designer, Story, Executive Producer, Director, Writer
TBA·
HyenaExecutive Producer
Sound Mixer, Characters, Writer, Editor, Director
Director
Director
2007·
Blue GreenDirector
Sound Director, Producer, Writer, Director
2002·
Darkened RoomEditor, Cinematography, Producer, Writer, Director
Director
Director
1969·
The AlphabetEditor, Animation, Director of Photography, Sound, Writer, Director
Director
1993·
The WallDirector
Lyricist, Creator, Music Producer
1986·
Blue VelvetWriter, Director
1974·
The AmputeeWriter, Director, Producer, Writer, Director
1967·
Six Men Getting SickCinematography, Editor, Producer, Director
In Memory Of
Executive Producer, Director
Writer, Director, Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
2025·
TrípticoThanks
2022·
The Other MeExecutive Producer
2018·
Ant HeadProducer, Editor, Cinematography, Writer, Sound, Director, Music
2016·
KitsuneThanks
Set Designer
Producer, Writer, Director
2007·
BallerinaCinematography, Producer, Writer, Director
2002·
BlueBob EggCinematography, Producer, Writer, Director
2002·
The Pig WalksCinematography, Producer, Editor, Writer, Director
2002·
Dead Mouse with AntsCinematography, Writer, Producer, Director
2002·
Coyote #1Cinematography, Producer, Editor, Writer, Director
2001·
Factory MaskCinematography, Producer, Writer, Director
2001·
Head with HammerWriter, Producer, Editor, Director
Still Photographer, Music
Set Painter
1970·
The GrandmotherProducer, Writer, Camera Operator, Animation, Screenplay, Script, Director
TBA·
SnootworldWriter
2021·
Faraway EyesThanks
Executive Producer
2017·
WHAT DID JACK DO?Set Decoration, Set Designer, Music, Sound Mixer, Sound Designer, Editor, Writer, Director
2017·
Night RideMusic
2016·
Psychogenic FugueCreative Consultant
2015·
Fire (Pożar)Director
2015·
Land of NothingExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
Director
2013·
Idem ParisDirector
Writer
2012·
Memory FilmDirector
2012·
20 Little FilmsDirector
Director, Writer
Executive Producer
2010·
42 One Dream RushDirector
Executive Producer
2008·
Early ExperimentsEditor, Writer, Producer, Director, Director of Photography
2008·
Hollyshorts GreetingDirector
2008·
SurveillanceExecutive Producer
Editor, Director of Photography, Writer, Director
2007·
Out Yonder — ChickenDirector
Director
2006·
Inland EmpireWriter, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Camera Operator, Sound Designer, Editor, Director of Photography, Producer, Director
2005·
What Is It?Thanks
Director
2004·
Bug CrawlsDirector
2003·
Does That Hurt You?Writer, Sound
2003·
Out Yonder — TeethDirector
2003·
LampDirector, Director of Photography, Producer
2003·
Cabin FeverThanks
2003·
BoatWriter, Director
2002·
I Don't Know JackPresenter
2002·
StepsDirector
Director, Producer, Writer
Director
2002·
Pierre and Sonny JimDirector
Director
2001·
Mulholland DriveSound Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Designer, Writer, Director
2001·
Sunset #1Director
2001·
Eraserhead StoriesDirector
Director
1999·
The Straight StorySound Designer, Director
1997·
Lost HighwayWriter, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Designer, Director
Director
1995·
Lumière & CompanyDirector
1995·
NadjaExecutive Producer
Director
Characters, Sound Designer, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Executive Producer, Original Series Creator, Writer, Director
1991·
The King of AdsDirector
Executive Producer
Music, Producer, Director
1990·
Wild at HeartScreenplay, Director
1989·
Twin PeaksExecutive Producer, Writer, Director
Music
Writer, Director
Director
1984·
DuneScreenplay, Director
1980·
The Elephant ManSound Designer, Screenplay, Director
1977·
EraserheadDirector, Sound Effects, Special Effects, Art Direction, Production Design, Editor, Original Music Composer, Producer, Screenplay
Camera Operator, Director
Director