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Personal Info

Profession
Actor & Director
Gender
Male
Popularity
2.3
Available Movies
8 released

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David Lynch

Actor & Director 4

Awards & Nominations

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Major awards verified (Cannes, Oscars)
● 2 Wins
3 Nominations
Oscars
3 nom.
Complete Award Details 5 Major
● 14 Wins
4 Nominations
Other
10 0 nom.
Oscar
4 nom.
European Film Awards
1 1 nom.
CΓ©sar
2 0 nom.
Cannes
1 0 nom.
Year Award Result
2002 Academy Award for Best Director Mulholland Drive
2001 Cannes Best Director Award Mulholland Drive
1990 Palme d'Or Wild at Heart
1987 Academy Award for Best Director Blue Velvet
1981 Academy Award for Best Director The Elephant Man
2020 Sitges Grand Honorary Award
2020 Academy Honorary Award
2007 Officer of the Legion of Honour
2006 Golden Lion
2006 Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
2002 Knight of the Legion of Honour
1999 European Film Award for Best Non-European Film The Straight Story
1993 Saturn Awards
1982 CΓ©sar Award
1982 CΓ©sar Award for Best Foreign Film The Elephant Man
1981 Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay The Elephant Man
- Eagle Scout
- Goslarer Kaiserring
Year Award
2001 Cannes Best Director Award Mulholland Drive
1990 Palme d'Or Wild at Heart
2020 Sitges Grand Honorary Award
2020 Academy Honorary Award
2007 Officer of the Legion of Honour
2006 Golden Lion
2006 Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
2002 Knight of the Legion of Honour
1999 European Film Award for Best Non-European Film The Straight Story
1993 Saturn Awards
1982 CΓ©sar Award
1982 CΓ©sar Award for Best Foreign Film The Elephant Man
- Eagle Scout
- Goslarer Kaiserring
Year Award
2002 Academy Award for Best Director Mulholland Drive
1987 Academy Award for Best Director Blue Velvet
1981 Academy Award for Best Director The Elephant Man
1981 Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay The Elephant Man
Year Festival Award For Result
2002 Oscars Best Director Mulholland Drive Nominated
2001 Cannes Best Director Mulholland Drive Winner
1990 Cannes Palme d'Or Wild at Heart Winner
1987 Oscars Best Director Blue Velvet Nominated
1981 Oscars Best Director The Elephant Man Nominated
Year Festival Award For
2001 Cannes Best Director Mulholland Drive
1990 Cannes Palme d'Or Wild at Heart
Award details source: Wikidata

About David Lynch

David Lynch Nominated for an Academy Award. We have 8 films with David Lynch available. Among David Lynch's most popular films: Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, Lost Highway, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, The Elephant Man.

David Lynch is an American filmmaker known for his distinctive style that blends surrealism with psychological horror. Born on January 20, 1946, he gained prominence in the film industry with works that challenge conventional narrative structures. Lynch's notable films include "The Elephant Man," which received critical acclaim and numerous award nominations; "Blue Velvet," a neo-noir mystery that delves into the darkness beneath suburban life; and "Mulholland Drive," a complex exploration of identity and desire that garnered the Academy Award for Best Director.

Throughout his career, Lynch has been recognized for his unique vision and ability to create immersive cinematic experiences. His work often features themes of duality, dreams, and the subconscious, contributing to his status as a significant figure in contemporary cinema. Lynch's films continue to influence filmmakers and resonate with audiences worldwide.

Best Known Films of David Lynch

Career Statistics - David Lynch

8
Total Credits
25
Years Active
1977 - 2001
7.6
Avg. Movie Rating
2.3
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor
1 films
Director
7 films
Top Genres
Drama (5) Thriller (4) Mystery (4) History (2) Crime (2)

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David Lynch has 8 films released between 1977 and 2001.