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David Lynch

David Lynch

Director and writer. Born 20 January 1946 in Missoula, Montana, USA. Died 16 January 2025.

DirectorWriterProducerAmerican
10
Titles on Fi1m2 acting · 8 directing
85
Average Fi1m scoreas director · 8 titles
2
Cannes prizes2 won
Born
20 January 1946, Missoula, Montana, USA
Died
16 January 2025
Active
1977–2022
Frequently works with
Mary Sweeney, Harry Dean Stanton, Jonathan Sanger, Kyle MacLachlan, Laura Dern, Neal Edelstein
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Academy Awards4 nominated

  • Nominated2002Best Director · Mulholland Drive
  • Nominated1987Best Director · Blue Velvet
  • Nominated1981Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · The Elephant Man
  • Nominated1981Best Director · The Elephant Man

Cannes Film Festival2 won

  • Won2001Cannes Best Director Award · Mulholland Drive
  • Won1990Palme d'Or · Wild at Heart

Venice Film Festival2 won

  • Won2006Golden Lion
  • Won2006Lifetime Achievement
Other awards8 won
  • Won2020Academy Honorary Award: Academy Honorary Award
  • Won2020Sitges Grand Honorary Award: Sitges Grand Honorary Award
  • Won2007Officer of the Legion of Honour: Officer of the Legion of Honour
  • Won2002Knight of the Legion of Honour: Knight of the Legion of Honour
  • Won1999European Film Award for Best Non-European Film: European Film Award for Best Non-European Film · The Straight Story
  • Won1993Saturn Awards: Saturn Awards
  • Won1982César Award: César Award
  • Won1982César Award for Best Foreign Film: César Award for Best Foreign Film · The Elephant Man

Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.