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
Self - Filmmaker
2026·
Eyes Behind the LensVoice (Uncredited, Archive)
Self (Archived Footage)
Self
Himself (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
2024·
Beatles '64Self
2023·
Lynch/OzSelf (archival footage)
2021·
This Is PopSelf (archive footage)
2021·
Morceaux de CannesDavid Lynch
Self (voice) (archive footage)
himself
2018·
Why Are We Creative?Self
2017·
The NinetiesSelf (archive footage)
2017·
David Lynch: InsightSelf
2017·
Plankton SalesmenSelf (archive footage)
2010·
LouieJack Dall
2010·
David Lynch in OsloSelf
2009·
The Cleveland ShowGus (voice)
2006·
LegendsSelf
2005·
Robot ChickenMad Scientist (voice)
2004·
Leçon de CinémaSelf
Self
Self (archive footage)
Self
2001·
DumbLandRandy / Wife / Sparky (voice)
1999·
Family GuyDavid Lynch (voice), Gus (voice)
1998·
Independent FocusSelf
1997·
Scene by SceneSelf
1995·
Lumière & CompanySelf
Self
1990·
Twin PeaksGordon Cole
David Lynch
1971·
Film '72Self
1953·
The OscarsSelf
William Tabb
2022·
This Is SparklehorseSelf
2022·
The FabelmansJohn Ford
2021·
Moby DocSelf
Self
Himself
2018·
Curtains UpSelf
Self
2017·
Bad BinocularsSelf
Self
2017·
Two Blue BallsSelf
2017·
A Pot of Boiling OilSelf
Self
2017·
Tell It MartinSelf
Self
Self
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
2008·
Hollyshorts GreetingHimself
2008·
Early ExperimentsSelf
2007·
Out Yonder — Chicken2007·
Lynch 2Self
2007·
Lynch (one)Self
2007·
The Sound of Lynch2007·
A Slice of LynchSelf
himself
Himself
2006·
Inland EmpireBucky J, the gaffer (voice)
2005·
David Lynch: 1985Self
Self
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)
1974·
The AmputeeThe Nurse
Production
TBA·
Mulholland Dr.Creator, Writer, Director
2018·
Ant HeadProducer, Editor, Writer, Cinematography, Director, Sound, Music
Writer, Sound Mixer, Characters, Editor, Director
2009·
Interview ProjectCreator
Writer, Director, Producer
2007·
BallerinaCinematography, Producer, Writer, Director
Director
2002·
RabbitsCreator, Writer, Director, Director, Screenplay
2002·
BlueBob EggCinematography, Producer, Director, Writer
2002·
The Pig WalksEditor, Producer, Cinematography, Writer, Director
2002·
Dead Mouse with AntsProducer, Writer, Cinematography, Director
2002·
Coyote #1Cinematography, Producer, Writer, Director, Editor
2002·
Darkened RoomProducer, Cinematography, Editor, Director, Writer
2001·
DumbLandCreator, Director, Animation, Director of Photography, Editor, Producer, Writer
2001·
Factory MaskCinematography, Producer, Writer, Director
2001·
Head with HammerProducer, Editor, Writer, Director
Director
1993·
Hotel RoomCreator, Director, Sound Designer, Executive Producer
1992·
On the AirCreator, Executive Producer, Writer, Director
1990·
Twin PeaksCreator, Additional Editor, Sound Designer, Story, Executive Producer, Director, Writer
1990·
American ChroniclesProducer
Editor, Writer, Director
Original Story
2025·
Jack Paints It RedMusic
TBA·
HyenaExecutive Producer
Director
In Memory Of
Producer, Writer, Director
2015·
Fire (Pożar)Director
Director
2006·
Inland EmpireWriter, Camera Operator, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Designer, Director of Photography, Producer, Director, Editor
Sound Director, Producer, Writer, Director
Lyricist, Creator, Music Producer
1986·
Blue VelvetWriter, Director
1969·
The AlphabetEditor, Director of Photography, Animation, Writer, Sound, Director
1967·
Six Men Getting SickAnimation, Cinematography, Editor, Producer, Director
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
2025·
TrípticoThanks
2022·
The Other MeExecutive Producer
2017·
WHAT DID JACK DO?Set Designer, Music, Editor, Writer, Set Decoration, Sound Designer, Sound Mixer, Director
2017·
Night RideMusic
2015·
Land of NothingExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
Writer
2012·
Memory FilmDirector
Director, Writer
Executive Producer
2010·
42 One Dream RushDirector
Set Designer
Executive Producer
2008·
Early ExperimentsProducer, Editor, Writer, Director, Director of Photography
2008·
Hollyshorts GreetingDirector
Editor, Director of Photography, Writer, Director
2007·
Out Yonder — ChickenDirector
Executive Producer, Director
2003·
Does That Hurt You?Writer, Sound
2003·
Out Yonder — TeethDirector
2002·
I Don't Know JackPresenter
2002·
StepsDirector
Director, Writer, Producer
2001·
Mulholland DriveSound Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Designer, Writer, Director
Still Photographer, Music
Director
Characters, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Executive Producer, Sound Designer, Original Series Creator, Writer, Director
1991·
The King of AdsDirector
Music, Producer, Director
1989·
Twin PeaksExecutive Producer, Writer, Director
Music
1977·
EraserheadDirector, Sound Effects, Screenplay, Producer, Production Design, Art Direction, Editor, Original Music Composer, Special Effects
1974·
The AmputeeWriter, Producer, Director
Set Painter
1970·
The GrandmotherWriter, Producer, Camera Operator, Screenplay, Script, Animation, Director
TBA·
SnootworldWriter
2021·
Faraway EyesThanks
Executive Producer
2016·
Psychogenic FugueCreative Consultant
2016·
KitsuneThanks
Director
2013·
Idem ParisDirector
2012·
20 Little FilmsDirector
2008·
SurveillanceExecutive Producer
Director
2005·
What Is It?Thanks
2004·
Bug CrawlsDirector
2003·
LampDirector, Director of Photography, Producer
2003·
Cabin FeverThanks
2003·
BoatDirector, Writer
Director
2002·
Pierre and Sonny JimDirector
Director
2001·
Sunset #1Director
2001·
Eraserhead StoriesDirector
1999·
The Straight StorySound Designer, Director
1997·
Lost HighwayWriter, Director, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Designer
Director
1995·
Lumière & CompanyDirector
1995·
NadjaExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
1990·
Wild at HeartScreenplay, Director
Writer, Director
Director
1984·
DuneDirector, Screenplay
1980·
The Elephant ManSound Designer, Director, Screenplay
Director, Camera Operator
Director