Age | 78 (age at death) |
Birthday | 20 January, 1946 |
Birthplace | Missoula, Montana, USA |
Died | 15 January, 2025 |
Place of Death | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
Eye Color | Blue |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Film Director |
Claim to Fame | Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet |
David Keith Lynch (January 20, 1946 – January 15, 2025) was an American filmmaker, visual artist, musician, and actor. He received acclaim for his films, which are often distinguished by their surrealist, dreamlike qualities. In a career spanning more than fifty years, he was awarded numerous accolades, including the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival in 2006 and an Honorary Academy Award in 2019. Described as a "visionary", Lynch was considered one of the most important filmmakers of his era.