David Lynch
American filmmaker (1946–2025).
The record
David Lynch was an American filmmaker. Born on 20 January 1946 in Missoula, Lynch died on 16 January 2025 in Los Angeles at the age of 78.
Positions held include President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival (2002). Notable works include Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man and Eraserhead. Lynch studied at George Washington University and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Honours include César Award for Best Foreign Film, César Award and Palme d'Or, among 14 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 105 languages, David Lynch is No. 226 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 20 January 1946, Missoula
- Died
- 16 January 2025, Los Angeles (aged 78)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Film director, actor, composer
- Field
- Cinema
- Education
- George Washington University, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
- Genres
- Drama film, neo-noir, horror film
- Height
- 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 105
Did you know
Was 56 when first president of the Jury at the Cannes Festival (2002).
Lived to 78.
Shares a birthday with Federico Fellini and André-Marie Ampère.
One of 8 people in the Index born in Missoula, with Brian Schmidt.
Has a Wikipedia article in 105 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 2002–President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival
Connections
- FatherDonald Lynch
- MotherSunny Lynch
- SpousePeggy Reavey
- SpouseMary Fisk
- SpouseMary Sweeney
- SpouseEmily Stofle
- SiblingMartha Lynch Levacy
- SiblingJohn Lynch
- ChildJennifer Lynch
- ChildAustin Jack Lynch
- ChildLula Boginia Lynch
- ChildRiley Lynch
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- César Award for Best Foreign Film1982
- César Award1982
- Palme d'Or1990
- Saturn Awards1993
- European Film Award for Best Non-European Film1999
- Cannes Best Director Award2001
- Knight of the Legion of Honour2002
- Golden Lion2006
- Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement2006
- Officer of the Legion of Honour2007
- Academy Honorary Award2020
- Sitges Grand Honorary Award2020
- Goslarer Kaiserring
- Eagle Scout
Notable works
- Blue Velvet
- The Elephant Man
- Eraserhead
- Mulholland Drive
- Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
- Lost Highway
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- Wikidata Q2071 (facts, CC0)
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