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David Lynch

Born
Jan 20, 1946 · Aged 78
Died
Jan 16, 2025
Place of birth
Missoula, Montana, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
133
TV credits
20
Directing credits
73
Also known as (2)
  • David Keith Lynch
  • DKL

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." Lynch…