Director

David Lynch

Born: 20 January 1946, Missoula, Montana, USA
Estimated net worth: $70 million

David Lynch: best films and shows

About David Lynch

David Lynch is a renowned filmmaker and actor known for his surrealist style and distinctive storytelling. He is best recognized for films such as 'Blue Velvet' and 'Mulholland Drive,' which have earned him critical acclaim and several awards. Lynch's unique voice and vision have made him a significant figure in contemporary cinema, often exploring themes of duality and the subconscious.

Born: 20 January 1946, Missoula, Montana, USA
Died: 16 January 2025
Known for: Directing
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Spouses: Mary Fisk (1977-1987)
Children: 1 child, Jennifer Lynch
Parents: George Lynch, Charlotte Stewart
Estimated net worth: $70 million

Fun facts about David Lynch

David Lynch is also an accomplished painter and musician, showcasing his artistic talents beyond film.
He founded the David Lynch Foundation, which promotes meditation and mental health initiatives.

Famous David Lynch quotes

“It’s a mystery. It’s a mystery.”

Mulholland Drive, 2001

“The owls are not what they seem.”

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, 1992

“This is the story of a girl in trouble.”

Blue Velvet, 1986

David Lynch: coming up

6/11/26 (Movie, Voiceover)6 November 2026

Credits and dates: TMDB.

David Lynch filmography

Cast (151)

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2026	I Know Catherine, the Log Lady Movie	Self
2026	Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! TV	Self - Filmmaker	7.8
2026	What Would David Lynch Do? Movie	Self (Archived Footage)
2025	The Hanging of Stuart Cornfeld Movie	Unknown character	4.0
2025	David Lynch: A Remembrance Both Wonderful and Strange Movie	Self (archive footage)
2024	Beatles '64 Movie	Self	6.6
2023	Lynch/Oz Movie	Self (archival footage)	6.9
2022	The Fabelmans Movie	John Ford	7.6
2022	This Is Sparklehorse Movie	Self
2021	The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune Movie	Self (voice) (archive footage)	4.0

Show 141 more credits

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2021	Morceaux de Cannes Movie	Unknown character	2.0
2021	Moby Doc Movie	Self	6.2
2021	Welcome Home: Mary Reber and the Twin Peaks Palmer House Movie	Self
2021	This Is Pop TV	Self (archive footage)	5.9
2020	David Lynch: The Virtual Life Movie	himself
2020	Meeting the Beatles in India Movie	Self	6.5
2019	Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound Movie	Self	6.9
2019	The Original Image - David Lynch Movie	Unknown character	7.7
2019	David Lynch Teaches Creativity and Film Movie	Himself
2018	Curtains Up Movie	Unknown character
2018	Why Are We Creative? Movie	Self	7.5
2017	The Polish Accountant Movie	Self	6.0
2017	The Number of Completion Movie	Self	5.5
2017	A Very Lovely Dream: One Week in Twin Peaks Movie	Self	7.0
2017	The Man with the Gray Elevated Hair Movie	Self	7.1
2017	A Pot of Boiling Oil Movie	Self	6.0
2017	Do Not Pick Up Hitchhikers Movie	Self	5.0
2017	A Bloody Finger in Your Mouth Movie	Self	6.0
2017	Bad Binoculars Movie	Self	8.0
2017	See You on the Other Side Dear Friend Movie	Self
2017	Behind the Red Curtain Movie	Self	6.2
2017	Tell It Martin Movie	Self	5.0
2017	I Had Bad Milk in Dehradun Movie	Self	6.6
2017	Two Blue Balls Movie	Self
2017	WHAT DID JACK DO? Movie	Detective	6.3
2017	Plankton Salesmen Movie	Self (archive footage)
2017	Lucky Movie	Howard	7.3
2017	The Nineties TV	Self (archive footage)	6.9
2017	The Black Ghiandola Movie	Man In Black	6.5
2017	David Lynch: The Art Life Movie	Self	7.0
2017	David Lynch: Insight Movie	Self
2017	Girlfriend's Day Movie	Narrator (voice)	5.0
2017	Rocksteppy Movie	Himself	8.3
2016	Along for the Ride Movie	Self	7.0
2016	Shadows of Paradise Movie	Unknown character	4.5
2016	Blue Velvet Revisited Movie	Self	6.9
2016	On Meditation Movie	Self	7.0
2016	The Reality of Truth Movie	Self	4.3
2016	Night Flight: Born Again Movie	Self
2016	The Music of David Lynch Movie	Self	8.8
2015	Rammstein in Amerika Movie	Self	8.0
2015	Brand: A Second Coming Movie	Self	6.0
2014	My Beautiful Broken Brain Movie	Self	7.0
2014	Between Two Worlds Movie	Self	7.2
2014	Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces Movie	Gordon Cole	7.2
2014	The 8th Floor Movie	Self	6.0
2014	It's a Beautiful World Movie	Self	5.4
2014	Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love Movie	Self	6.0
2013	Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction Movie	Self	6.9
2013	What Is Cinema? Movie	Self	6.4
2013	Mel Brooks: Make a Noise Movie	Self	8.1
2013	Professor Goudet's Lessons Movie	Self
2012	Memory Film Movie	Unknown character	5.8
2012	Meditation, Creativity, Peace Movie	Self	5.8
2012	Side by Side Movie	Self	7.3
2012	Change Begins Within Movie	Unknown character
2011	Ångesthunden och Malmö under vatten Movie	Himself
2010	David Lynch in Oslo Movie	Self
2010	2012: Time for Change Movie	Self	6.4
2010	Brunes et Blondes Movie	Self
2010	Louie TV	Jack Dall	7.8
2010	David Wants to Fly Movie	Self	7.0
2010	When Lynch Met Lucas Movie	Unknown character	5.4
2009	The Cleveland Show TV	Gus (voice)	5.9
2009	The Cleveland Show TV	Unknown character	5.9
2009	Red Fish Movie	O Sábio	7.2
2009	The Way of Samodelkin Movie	Stranger in a dream
2009	Great Directors Movie	Self	6.1
2009	La Traversée du désir Movie	Self	5.7
2009	The Soul Detective Movie	Himself
2008	Early Experiments Movie	Unknown character	6.4
2008	Hollyshorts Greeting Movie	Himself	6.9
2008	Twin Peaks Festival Greeting 2008 Movie	Self	6.0
2008	Elvis \| Viva Las Vegas Movie	Self	7.3
2008	Critic Movie	Self (voice)	7.9
2007	The Sound of Lynch Movie	Unknown character	6.0
2007	A Slice of Lynch Movie	Self	6.9
2007	Lynch (one) Movie	Self	5.9
2007	Out Yonder - Chicken Movie	Unknown character	5.6
2007	Lynch 2 Movie	Self	6.0
2007	Donovan: The Donovan Concert - Live in L.A. Movie	Himself
2007	Dynamic:01: The Best of DavidLynch.com Movie	himself	5.5
2006	Inland Empire Movie	Bucky J, the gaffer (voice)	7.0
2006	Legends TV	Self	5.0
2006	Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream Movie	Self	6.3
2005	Robot Chicken TV	Mad Scientist (voice)	7.6
2005	David Lynch: 1985 Movie	Self
2004	Love, Death, Elvis & Oz: The Making of Wild at Heart Movie	Unknown character
2004	Dennis Hopper: The Decisive Moments Movie	Self	8.3
2004	The Making of ‘Mulholland Drive’ Movie	Self	6.7
2004	Leçon de Cinéma TV	Self	7.0
2003	Boat Movie	The Man	5.4
2003	Does That Hurt You? Movie	Self	7.7
2003	Lamp Movie	Self	5.1
2003	Return to Mulholland Drive Movie	Self	8.0
2003	Un film et son époque TV	Self	10.0
2003	Out Yonder - Teeth Movie	Unknown character	6.0
2003	Dennis Hopper: Create (or Die) Movie	Self	6.7
2002	The Disc of Sorrow Is Installed Movie	Unknown character	6.1
2002	The Short Films of David Lynch Movie	Self	5.8
2002	Heart of the Festival Movie	Self (archive footage)	6.7
2002	I Don't Know Jack Movie	Self	7.9
2002	BlueBob Egg Movie	Billy Groper	3.0
2002	Mysteries of Love Movie	Self (archive footage)	7.1
2002	Out Yonder - Neighbor Boy Movie	Unknown character	6.2
2001	DumbLand TV	Randy / Wife / Sparky (voice)	6.3
2001	Eraserhead Stories Movie	Self	7.1
2001	Dino De Laurentiis: The Last Movie Mogul Movie	Self	6.3
1999	In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story Movie	Self	6.2
1999	Family Guy TV	Gus (voice)	7.4
1999	Family Guy TV	David Lynch (voice)	7.4
1998	Independent Focus TV	Self	8.3
1997	Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch Movie	Self	7.2
1997	Scene by Scene TV	Self	6.0
1996	The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Money Movie	Self	5.5
1995	Lumière & Company Movie	Self	6.4
1995	Nadja Movie	Morgue Receptionist	5.7
1994	Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff Movie	Himself	7.2
1993	Made in the USA Movie	Self	2.0
1992	Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Movie	Gordon Cole	7.4
1992	The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV	Self	5.3
1991	Crazy About the Movies: Dennis Hopper Movie	Self
1991	Message to the Allied Forces Movie	Gordon Cole/Self (Voice)
1990	Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch Movie	Self	7.5
1990	Hollywood Mavericks Movie	Self	7.3
1990	Twin Peaks TV	Gordon Cole	8.3
1989	Cinéma, de notre temps TV	David Lynch	4.7
1989	David Lynch: Don't Look at Me Movie	Self	9.3
1988	Zelly & Me Movie	Willie	5.8
1988	No Frank in Lumberton Movie	Self	8.2
1988	Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night Movie	Self - Audience Member	7.7
1987	Ruth, Roses, and Revolver Movie	Himself
1984	Dune Movie	Spice Miner (uncredited)	6.2
1983	Destination Dune Movie	Self	6.5
1980	The Elephant Man Movie	Man in the Bowler Hat in the Mob Chasing Merrick (uncredited)	8.0
1980	Heart Beat Movie	Painter (uncredited)	5.6
1974	The Amputee Movie	The Nurse	5.1
1971	Film '72 TV	Self	5.1
1967	Sailing with Bushnell Keeler Movie	Unknown character	5.6
1953	The Oscars TV	Self	7.1
TBA	I Have a Radio Movie	Singing Voice

Crew (262)

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2026	Aprender a Caer Movie	In Memory Of · Crew
2025	The Legend of the Happy Worker Movie	Executive Producer · Production
2025	Jack Paints It Red Movie	Music · Sound	7.0
2025	Tríptico Movie	Thanks · Crew
2022	The Other Me Movie	Executive Producer · Production	5.4

Show 257 more credits

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2021	Faraway Eyes Movie	Thanks · Crew	4.8
2019	A Talk with Kyle MacLachlan and Sheryl Lee Movie	Executive Producer · Production
2018	Waiting for Mr. Lynch Movie	Writer · Writing	6.3
2018	Waiting for Mr. Lynch Movie	Director · Directing	6.3
2018	Waiting for Mr. Lynch Movie	Producer · Production	6.3
2018	Ant Head Movie	Cinematography · Crew	5.0
2018	Ant Head Movie	Producer · Production	5.0
2018	Ant Head Movie	Writer · Writing	5.0
2018	Ant Head Movie	Sound · Sound	5.0
2018	Ant Head Movie	Director · Directing	5.0
2018	Ant Head Movie	Music · Sound	5.0
2018	Ant Head Movie	Editor · Editing	5.0
2017	WHAT DID JACK DO? Movie	Writer · Writing	6.3
2017	WHAT DID JACK DO? Movie	Sound Designer · Sound	6.3
2017	WHAT DID JACK DO? Movie	Editor · Editing	6.3
2017	WHAT DID JACK DO? Movie	Set Decoration · Art	6.3
2017	WHAT DID JACK DO? Movie	Music · Sound	6.3
2017	WHAT DID JACK DO? Movie	Set Designer · Art	6.3
2017	WHAT DID JACK DO? Movie	Director · Directing	6.3
2017	WHAT DID JACK DO? Movie	Sound Mixer · Sound	6.3
2017	Night Ride Movie	Music · Sound
2016	Kitsune Movie	Thanks · Crew	5.0
2016	Psychogenic Fugue Movie	Creative Consultant · Crew	8.0
2015	Land of Nothing Movie	Executive Producer · Production
2015	Fire (Pożar) Movie	Director · Directing	6.2
2015	Fire (Pożar) Movie	Writer · Writing	6.2
2014	My Beautiful Broken Brain Movie	Executive Producer · Production	7.0
2014	Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces Movie	Characters · Writing	7.2
2014	Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces Movie	Director · Directing	7.2
2014	Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces Movie	Sound Mixer · Sound	7.2
2014	Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces Movie	Writer · Writing	7.2
2014	Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces Movie	Editor · Editing	7.2
2014	Duran Duran: Unstaged Movie	Director · Directing	7.4
2013	Idem Paris Movie	Director · Directing	5.7
2012	Memory Film Movie	Director · Directing	5.8
2012	Meditation, Creativity, Peace Movie	Writer · Writing	5.8
2012	Change Begins Within Movie	Writer · Writing
2012	20 Little Films Movie	Director · Directing	6.0
2011	Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage Movie	Writer · Writing	7.0
2011	Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage Movie	Director · Directing	7.0
2011	Interpol: I Touch a Red Button Movie	Director · Directing	3.0
2010	Readymade, Emile Reynaud et la peinture s'anima Movie	Set Designer · Art
2010	42 One Dream Rush Movie	Director · Directing	6.0
2010	My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done Movie	Executive Producer · Production	6.1
2009	The Peaceline Project Movie	Executive Producer · Production
2009	Interview Project TV	Creator · Creator	4.0
2008	Early Experiments Movie	Director of Photography · Camera	6.4
2008	Early Experiments Movie	Director · Directing	6.4
2008	Early Experiments Movie	Writer · Writing	6.4
2008	Early Experiments Movie	Editor · Editing	6.4
2008	Early Experiments Movie	Producer · Production	6.4
2008	Hollyshorts Greeting Movie	Director · Directing	6.9
2008	Twin Peaks Festival Greeting 2008 Movie	Writer · Writing	6.0
2008	Twin Peaks Festival Greeting 2008 Movie	Director · Directing	6.0
2008	Twin Peaks Festival Greeting 2008 Movie	Producer · Production	6.0
2008	Surveillance Movie	Executive Producer · Production	6.0
2007	Ballerina Movie	Writer · Writing	6.0
2007	Ballerina Movie	Director · Directing	6.0
2007	Ballerina Movie	Producer · Production	6.0
2007	Ballerina Movie	Cinematography · Crew	6.0
2007	To Each His Own Cinema Movie	Director · Directing	6.4
2007	Out Yonder - Chicken Movie	Director · Directing	5.6
2007	More Things That Happened Movie	Editor · Editing	6.2
2007	More Things That Happened Movie	Director · Directing	6.2
2007	More Things That Happened Movie	Writer · Writing	6.2
2007	More Things That Happened Movie	Director of Photography · Camera	6.2
2007	Dynamic:01: The Best of DavidLynch.com Movie	Director · Directing	5.5
2007	Dynamic:01: The Best of DavidLynch.com Movie	Executive Producer · Production	5.5
2006	Inland Empire Movie	Sound Re-Recording Mixer · Sound	7.0
2006	Inland Empire Movie	Director of Photography · Camera	7.0
2006	Inland Empire Movie	Editor · Editing	7.0
2006	Inland Empire Movie	Camera Operator · Camera	7.0
2006	Inland Empire Movie	Writer · Writing	7.0
2006	Inland Empire Movie	Director · Directing	7.0
2006	Inland Empire Movie	Sound Designer · Sound	7.0
2006	Inland Empire Movie	Producer · Production	7.0
2005	What Is It? Movie	Thanks · Crew	5.5
2004	Bug Crawls Movie	Director · Directing	5.8
2004	Intervalometer Experiments Movie	Director · Directing	4.5
2003	Boat Movie	Director · Directing	5.4
2003	Boat Movie	Writer · Writing	5.4
2003	Does That Hurt You? Movie	Sound · Sound	7.7
2003	Does That Hurt You? Movie	Writer · Writing	7.7
2003	Lamp Movie	Director · Directing	5.1
2003	Lamp Movie	Producer · Production	5.1
2003	Lamp Movie	Director of Photography · Camera	5.1
2003	Cabin Fever Movie	Thanks · Crew	5.7
2003	Out Yonder - Teeth Movie	Director · Directing	6.0
2002	The Disc of Sorrow Is Installed Movie	Producer · Production	6.1
2002	The Disc of Sorrow Is Installed Movie	Director · Directing	6.1
2002	The Disc of Sorrow Is Installed Movie	Writer · Writing	6.1
2002	Industrial Soundscape Movie	Director · Directing	5.6
2002	Rabbits Movie	Screenplay · Writing	6.7
2002	Rabbits Movie	Director · Directing	6.7
2002	Rabbits TV	Writer · Writing	6.5
2002	Rabbits TV	Director · Directing	6.5
2002	Rabbits TV	Creator · Creator	6.5
2002	The Short Films of David Lynch Movie	Sound Director · Sound	5.8
2002	The Short Films of David Lynch Movie	Producer · Production	5.8
2002	The Short Films of David Lynch Movie	Director · Directing	5.8
2002	The Short Films of David Lynch Movie	Writer · Writing	5.8
2002	The Pig Walks Movie	Writer · Writing	4.4
2002	The Pig Walks Movie	Director · Directing	4.4
2002	The Pig Walks Movie	Editor · Editing	4.4
2002	The Pig Walks Movie	Producer · Production	4.4
2002	The Pig Walks Movie	Cinematography · Crew	4.4
2002	Darkened Room Movie	Cinematography · Crew	5.5
2002	Darkened Room Movie	Director · Directing	5.5
2002	Darkened Room Movie	Writer · Writing	5.5
2002	Darkened Room Movie	Editor · Editing	5.5
2002	Darkened Room Movie	Producer · Production	5.5
2002	I Don't Know Jack Movie	Presenter · Crew	7.9
2002	BlueBob Egg Movie	Writer · Writing	3.0
2002	BlueBob Egg Movie	Director · Directing	3.0
2002	BlueBob Egg Movie	Producer · Production	3.0
2002	BlueBob Egg Movie	Cinematography · Crew	3.0
2002	Pierre and Sonny Jim Movie	Director · Directing	4.4
2002	Out Yonder - Neighbor Boy Movie	Director · Directing	6.2
2002	Coyote #1 Movie	Writer · Writing	5.1
2002	Coyote #1 Movie	Editor · Editing	5.1
2002	Coyote #1 Movie	Producer · Production	5.1
2002	Coyote #1 Movie	Cinematography · Crew	5.1
2002	Coyote #1 Movie	Director · Directing	5.1
2002	Steps Movie	Director · Directing	5.5
2002	Dead Mouse with Ants Movie	Cinematography · Crew	4.2
2002	Dead Mouse with Ants Movie	Writer · Writing	4.2
2002	Dead Mouse with Ants Movie	Director · Directing	4.2
2002	Dead Mouse with Ants Movie	Producer · Production	4.2
2001	Factory Mask Movie	Cinematography · Crew	4.5
2001	Factory Mask Movie	Director · Directing	4.5
2001	Factory Mask Movie	Writer · Writing	4.5
2001	Factory Mask Movie	Producer · Production	4.5
2001	DumbLand TV	Producer · Production	6.3
2001	DumbLand TV	Writer · Writing	6.3
2001	DumbLand TV	Director · Directing	6.3
2001	DumbLand TV	Animation · Visual Effects	6.3
2001	DumbLand TV	Director of Photography · Camera	6.3
2001	DumbLand TV	Editor · Editing	6.3
2001	DumbLand TV	Creator · Creator	6.3
2001	Head with Hammer Movie	Writer · Writing	4.4
2001	Head with Hammer Movie	Editor · Editing	4.4
2001	Head with Hammer Movie	Producer · Production	4.4
2001	Head with Hammer Movie	Director · Directing	4.4
2001	Sunset #1 Movie	Director · Directing	5.0
2001	Eraserhead Stories Movie	Director · Directing	7.1
2001	Mulholland Drive Movie	Director · Directing	7.8
2001	Mulholland Drive Movie	Writer · Writing	7.8
2001	Mulholland Drive Movie	Sound Re-Recording Mixer · Sound	7.8
2001	Mulholland Drive Movie	Sound Designer · Sound	7.8
1999	The Straight Story Movie	Director · Directing	7.7
1999	The Straight Story Movie	Sound Designer · Sound	7.7
1997	Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch Movie	Music · Sound	7.2
1997	Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch Movie	Still Photographer · Camera	7.2
1997	Lost Highway Movie	Writer · Writing	7.6
1997	Lost Highway Movie	Sound Designer · Sound	7.6
1997	Lost Highway Movie	Sound Re-Recording Mixer · Sound	7.6
1997	Lost Highway Movie	Director · Directing	7.6
1995	Lumière & Company Movie	Director · Directing	6.4
1995	Nadja Movie	Executive Producer · Production	5.7
1995	Premonitions Following an Evil Deed Movie	Director · Directing	5.9
1993	Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films Movie	Director · Directing	8.2
1993	Twin Peaks: Log Lady Introductions Movie	Director · Directing
1993	Twin Peaks: Log Lady Introductions Movie	Writer · Writing
1993	Hotel Room TV	Executive Producer · Production	6.2
1993	Hotel Room TV	Director · Directing	6.2
1993	Hotel Room TV	Sound Designer · Sound	6.2
1993	Hotel Room TV	Creator · Creator	6.2
1992	Twin Peaks: Visual Soundtrack Movie	Music Producer · Sound	10.0
1992	Twin Peaks: Visual Soundtrack Movie	Lyricist · Writing	10.0
1992	Twin Peaks: Visual Soundtrack Movie	Creator · Crew	10.0
1992	On the Air TV	Writer · Writing	6.2
1992	On the Air TV	Creator · Creator	6.2
1992	On the Air TV	Director · Directing	6.2
1992	On the Air TV	Executive Producer · Production	6.2
1992	Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Movie	Executive Producer · Production	7.4
1992	Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Movie	Director · Directing	7.4
1992	Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Movie	Sound Re-Recording Mixer · Sound	7.4
1992	Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Movie	Characters · Writing	7.4
1992	Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Movie	Sound Designer · Sound	7.4
1992	Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Movie	Original Series Creator · Writing	7.4
1992	Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Movie	Writer · Writing	7.4
1991	The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez Movie	Executive Producer · Production	5.2
1991	The King of Ads Movie	Director · Directing	4.3
1990	American Chronicles TV	Producer · Production	8.0
1990	Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted Movie	Music · Sound	6.0
1990	Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted Movie	Producer · Production	6.0
1990	Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted Movie	Director · Directing	6.0
1990	Wild at Heart Movie	Director · Directing	7.0
1990	Wild at Heart Movie	Screenplay · Writing	7.0
1990	Twin Peaks TV	Story · Writing	8.3
1990	Twin Peaks TV	Executive Producer · Production	8.3
1990	Twin Peaks TV	Writer · Writing	8.3
1990	Twin Peaks TV	Sound Designer · Sound	8.3
1990	Twin Peaks TV	Director · Directing	8.3
1990	Twin Peaks TV	Creator · Creator	8.3
1990	Twin Peaks TV	Additional Editor · Editing	8.3
1989	Twin Peaks Movie	Director · Directing	8.5
1989	Twin Peaks Movie	Executive Producer · Production	8.5
1989	Twin Peaks Movie	Writer · Writing	8.5
1988	The Cowboy and the Frenchman Movie	Writer · Writing	6.0
1988	The Cowboy and the Frenchman Movie	Director · Directing	6.0
1988	The French as Seen by… Movie	Director · Directing	6.9
1988	No Frank in Lumberton Movie	Music · Sound	8.2
1986	Blue Velvet Movie	Director · Directing	7.6
1986	Blue Velvet Movie	Writer · Writing	7.6
1984	Dune Movie	Screenplay · Writing	6.2
1984	Dune Movie	Director · Directing	6.2
1980	The Elephant Man Movie	Director · Directing	8.0
1980	The Elephant Man Movie	Sound Designer · Sound	8.0
1980	The Elephant Man Movie	Screenplay · Writing	8.0
1977	Eraserhead Movie	Special Effects · Crew	7.3
1977	Eraserhead Movie	Original Music Composer · Sound	7.3
1977	Eraserhead Movie	Art Direction · Art	7.3
1977	Eraserhead Movie	Director · Directing	7.3
1977	Eraserhead Movie	Screenplay · Writing	7.3
1977	Eraserhead Movie	Producer · Production	7.3
1977	Eraserhead Movie	Production Design · Art	7.3
1977	Eraserhead Movie	Editor · Editing	7.3
1977	Eraserhead Movie	Sound Effects · Sound	7.3
1974	The Amputee Movie	Producer · Production	5.1
1974	The Amputee Movie	Director · Directing	5.1
1974	The Amputee Movie	Writer · Writing	5.1
1972	In Pursuit of Treasure Movie	Set Painter · Art	10.0
1970	The Grandmother Movie	Script · Crew	6.6
1970	The Grandmother Movie	Animation · Visual Effects	6.6
1970	The Grandmother Movie	Screenplay · Writing	6.6
1970	The Grandmother Movie	Producer · Production	6.6
1970	The Grandmother Movie	Writer · Writing	6.6
1970	The Grandmother Movie	Camera Operator · Camera	6.6
1970	The Grandmother Movie	Director · Directing	6.6
1969	The Alphabet Movie	Director · Directing	6.4
1969	The Alphabet Movie	Writer · Writing	6.4
1969	The Alphabet Movie	Animation · Visual Effects	6.4
1969	The Alphabet Movie	Director of Photography · Camera	6.4
1969	The Alphabet Movie	Editor · Editing	6.4
1969	The Alphabet Movie	Sound · Sound	6.4
1967	Absurd Encounter with Fear Movie	Director · Directing	5.3
1967	Six Men Getting Sick Movie	Editor · Editing	5.5
1967	Six Men Getting Sick Movie	Animation · Visual Effects	5.5
1967	Six Men Getting Sick Movie	Director · Directing	5.5
1967	Six Men Getting Sick Movie	Cinematography · Crew	5.5
1967	Six Men Getting Sick Movie	Producer · Production	5.5
1967	Sailing with Bushnell Keeler Movie	Director · Directing	5.6
1967	Sailing with Bushnell Keeler Movie	Camera Operator · Camera	5.6
TBA	A Fall from Grace Movie	Executive Producer · Production
TBA	Mulholland Dr. TV	Writer · Writing	7.1
TBA	Mulholland Dr. TV	Director · Directing	7.1
TBA	Mulholland Dr. TV	Creator · Creator	7.1
TBA	The Sea Behind Her Head Movie	In Memory Of · Crew
TBA	Hyena Movie	Executive Producer · Production
TBA	Interview Project Movie	Director · Directing
TBA	Interior Dining Room Window Movie	Producer · Production
TBA	Interior Dining Room Window Movie	Sound · Sound
TBA	Interior Dining Room Window Movie	Director · Directing
TBA	Snootworld Movie	Writer · Writing
TBA	I Have a Radio Movie	Writer · Writing
TBA	I Have a Radio Movie	Director · Directing

Latest releases

I Know Catherine, the Log Lady2026
What Would David Lynch Do?2026
The Hanging of Stuart Cornfeld2025 / TMDB 4.0
David Lynch: A Remembrance Both Wonderful and Strange2025
Beatles '642024 / TMDB 6.6
Lynch/Oz2023 / TMDB 6.9

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Questions about David Lynch

What are some highlights of David Lynch's career?

David Lynch's career highlights include directing iconic films like 'Eraserhead,' 'Blue Velvet,' and 'Mulholland Drive,' as well as creating the influential television series 'Twin Peaks.' His work often blends the surreal with the everyday, earning him a dedicated following.

Has David Lynch won any major awards?

Yes, David Lynch has won numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Director for 'Mulholland Drive.' He has also received the Golden Globe Award for Best Director and several Cannes Film Festival awards.

What was David Lynch's first film?

David Lynch's first feature film was 'Eraserhead,' released in 1977. The film became a cult classic and established Lynch's reputation for creating unique and surreal narratives.

What are some of David Lynch's most successful films?

Some of David Lynch's most successful films include 'Blue Velvet,' 'Mulholland Drive,' and 'The Elephant Man.' Each film received critical acclaim and contributed to his status as a leading figure in independent cinema.

What is known about David Lynch's personal life?

David Lynch has been married twice and has one daughter, Jennifer Lynch, who is also a filmmaker. He is known for his interest in meditation and spirituality, which significantly influences his work.

What is David Lynch's estimated net worth?

David Lynch's estimated net worth is around $70 million. This wealth comes from his successful career in film, television, and various artistic endeavors.

What are some milestones in David Lynch's filmography?

Milestones in David Lynch's filmography include 'Eraserhead,' which launched his career, 'Blue Velvet,' which showcased his narrative style, and 'Mulholland Drive,' which won him an Academy Award and solidified his legacy.

How has David Lynch influenced modern cinema?

David Lynch has influenced modern cinema through his unique storytelling techniques, use of surreal imagery, and exploration of dark themes. His work has inspired countless filmmakers and has left a lasting impact on the horror and thriller genres.