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David Lynch

Actor · born January 20, 1946 · died 2025

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David Keith Lynch was an American filmmaker and artist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema, with his films often characterized by a distinctive surrealist sensibility that gave rise to the adjective "Lynchian".

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  1. ~31Notable work: Eraserhead1977
  2. 34Notable work: The Elephant ManOctober 3, 1980
  3. ~36Received the César Award1982
  4. ~40Notable work: Blue Velvet1986
  5. ~44Named Palme d'Or1990
  6. ~47Named Saturn Awards1993
  7. 50Notable work: Lost HighwayJanuary 15, 1997
  8. ~55Received the Cannes Best Director Award2001
  9. ~55Notable work: Mulholland Drive2001
  10. ~60Named Golden Lion2006
  11. ~74Received the Academy Honorary Award2020

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