Portrait of David Lynch

David Lynch

Bio: David Keith Lynch (born January 20, 1946) is an American filmmaker, painter, visual artist, musician, actor, and writer. Known for his surrealist films, he has developed his own unique cinematic style, which has been dubbed "Lynchian", and which is characterized by its dream imagery and meticulous sound design
Born: Sun, Jan 20 1946
Birthplace: Missoula, Montana, USA
David Lynch is 78 years old
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Poster of Lynch/Oz
Lynch/Oz
David Lynch was
77 in Lynch/Oz
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, May 15 2023
Poster of The Fabelmans
The Fabelmans
David Lynch was
76 in The Fabelmans
as 'John Ford'.
Fri, Nov 11 2022
Poster of Moby Doc
Moby Doc
David Lynch was
75 in Moby Doc
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 28 2021
Poster of Welcome Home: Mary Reber and the Twin Peaks Palmer House
Welcome Home: Mary Reber and the Twin Peaks Palmer House
David Lynch was
75 in Welcome Home: Mary Reber and the Twin Peaks Palmer House
Wed, Mar 10 2021
Poster of Meeting the Beatles in India
Meeting the Beatles in India
David Lynch was
74 in Meeting the Beatles in India
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 09 2020
Poster of A Fall from Grace
A Fall from Grace
David Lynch was
73 in A Fall from Grace
as 'William Tabb'.
Fri, Jan 17 2020
Poster of Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
David Lynch was
73 in Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 25 2019
Poster of L'Image Originelle - David Lynch
L'Image Originelle - David Lynch
David Lynch was
73 in L'Image Originelle - David Lynch
Wed, May 01 2019
Poster of Curtains Up
Curtains Up
David Lynch was
72 in Curtains Up
Fri, Oct 05 2018
Poster of A Very Lovely Dream: One Week in Twin Peaks
A Very Lovely Dream: One Week in Twin Peaks
David Lynch was
71 in A Very Lovely Dream: One Week in Twin Peaks
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 05 2017
Poster of A Bloody Finger in Your Mouth
A Bloody Finger in Your Mouth
David Lynch was
71 in A Bloody Finger in Your Mouth
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 05 2017
Poster of The Man with the Gray Elevated Hair
The Man with the Gray Elevated Hair
David Lynch was
71 in The Man with the Gray Elevated Hair
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 05 2017
Poster of Behind the Red Curtain
Behind the Red Curtain
David Lynch was
71 in Behind the Red Curtain
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 05 2017
Poster of I Had Bad Milk in Dehradun
I Had Bad Milk in Dehradun
David Lynch was
71 in I Had Bad Milk in Dehradun
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 05 2017
Poster of Tell It Martin
Tell It Martin
David Lynch was
71 in Tell It Martin
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 05 2017
Poster of The Number of Completion
The Number of Completion
David Lynch was
71 in The Number of Completion
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 05 2017
Poster of See You on the Other Side Dear Friend
See You on the Other Side Dear Friend
David Lynch was
71 in See You on the Other Side Dear Friend
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 05 2017
Poster of Do Not Pick Up Hitchhikers
Do Not Pick Up Hitchhikers
David Lynch was
71 in Do Not Pick Up Hitchhikers
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 05 2017
Poster of The Polish Accountant
The Polish Accountant
David Lynch was
71 in The Polish Accountant
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 05 2017
Poster of Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
David Lynch was
71 in Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 05 2017
Poster of A Pot of Boiling Oil
A Pot of Boiling Oil
David Lynch was
71 in A Pot of Boiling Oil
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 05 2017
Poster of Bad Binoculars
Bad Binoculars
David Lynch was
71 in Bad Binoculars
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 05 2017
Poster of Two Blue Balls
Two Blue Balls
David Lynch was
71 in Two Blue Balls
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 05 2017
Poster of WHAT DID JACK DO?
WHAT DID JACK DO?
David Lynch was
71 in WHAT DID JACK DO?
as 'Detective'.
Wed, Nov 08 2017
Poster of Plankton Salesmen
Plankton Salesmen
David Lynch was
71 in Plankton Salesmen
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Oct 29 2017
Poster of Lucky
Lucky
David Lynch was
71 in Lucky
as 'Howard'.
Fri, Sep 29 2017
Poster of The Black Ghiandola
The Black Ghiandola
David Lynch was
71 in The Black Ghiandola
as 'Man In Black'.
Sat, Apr 22 2017
Poster of David Lynch: The Art Life
David Lynch: The Art Life
David Lynch was
71 in David Lynch: The Art Life
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 15 2017
Poster of Girlfriend's Day
Girlfriend's Day
David Lynch was
71 in Girlfriend's Day
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 24 2017
Poster of Rocksteppy
Rocksteppy
David Lynch was
70 in Rocksteppy
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 01 2017
Poster of Along for the Ride
Along for the Ride
David Lynch was
70 in Along for the Ride
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 03 2016
Poster of Shadows of Paradise
Shadows of Paradise
David Lynch was
70 in Shadows of Paradise
Tue, Oct 11 2016
Poster of Blue Velvet Revisited
Blue Velvet Revisited
David Lynch was
70 in Blue Velvet Revisited
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 07 2016
Poster of On Meditation
On Meditation
David Lynch was
70 in On Meditation
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 27 2016
Poster of The Reality of Truth
The Reality of Truth
David Lynch was
70 in The Reality of Truth
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 19 2016
Poster of The Music of David Lynch
The Music of David Lynch
David Lynch was
70 in The Music of David Lynch
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 10 2016
Poster of Night Flight: Born Again
Night Flight: Born Again
David Lynch was
70 in Night Flight: Born Again
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 10 2016
Poster of This Is Sparklehorse
This Is Sparklehorse
David Lynch was
70 in This Is Sparklehorse
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 02 2016
Poster of Rammstein in Amerika
Rammstein in Amerika
David Lynch was
69 in Rammstein in Amerika
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 25 2015
Poster of Brand: A Second Coming
Brand: A Second Coming
David Lynch was
69 in Brand: A Second Coming
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 13 2015
Poster of My Beautiful Broken Brain
My Beautiful Broken Brain
David Lynch was
68 in My Beautiful Broken Brain
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 21 2014
Poster of Between Two Worlds
Between Two Worlds
David Lynch was
68 in Between Two Worlds
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 29 2014
Poster of Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
David Lynch was
68 in Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
as 'Gordon Cole'.
Wed, Jul 16 2014
Poster of The 8th Floor
The 8th Floor
David Lynch was
68 in The 8th Floor
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 10 2014
Poster of It's a Beautiful World
It's a Beautiful World
David Lynch was
68 in It's a Beautiful World
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 21 2014
Poster of Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
David Lynch was
68 in Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 20 2014
Poster of Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction
Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction
David Lynch was
67 in Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 11 2013
Poster of What Is Cinema?
What Is Cinema?
David Lynch was
67 in What Is Cinema?
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 06 2013
Poster of Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
David Lynch was
67 in Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 20 2013
Poster of Professor Goudet's Lessons
Professor Goudet's Lessons
David Lynch was
67 in Professor Goudet's Lessons
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 06 2013
Poster of Memory Film
Memory Film
David Lynch was
66 in Memory Film
Tue, Dec 11 2012
Poster of Meditation Creativity Peace
Meditation Creativity Peace
David Lynch was
66 in Meditation Creativity Peace
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 15 2012
Poster of Side by Side
Side by Side
David Lynch was
66 in Side by Side
as 'Self'.
Sun, Aug 19 2012
Poster of Ångesthunden och Malmö under vatten
Ångesthunden och Malmö under vatten
David Lynch was
64 in Ångesthunden och Malmö under vatten
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of 2012: Time for Change
2012: Time for Change
David Lynch was
64 in 2012: Time for Change
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 08 2010
Poster of Brunes et Blondes
Brunes et Blondes
David Lynch was
64 in Brunes et Blondes
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 06 2010
Poster of David Wants to Fly
David Wants to Fly
David Lynch was
64 in David Wants to Fly
Thu, May 06 2010
Poster of When Lynch Met Lucas
When Lynch Met Lucas
David Lynch was
64 in When Lynch Met Lucas
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Poster of Peixe Vermelho
Peixe Vermelho
David Lynch was
63 in Peixe Vermelho
as 'O Sábio'.
Tue, Jun 16 2009
Poster of The Way of Samodelkin
The Way of Samodelkin
David Lynch was
63 in The Way of Samodelkin
as 'Stranger in a dream'.
Fri, Jun 05 2009
Poster of Great Directors
Great Directors
David Lynch was
63 in Great Directors
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 19 2009
Poster of La Traversée du désir
La Traversée du désir
David Lynch was
63 in La Traversée du désir
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 16 2009
Poster of Early Experiments
Early Experiments
David Lynch was
62 in Early Experiments
Tue, Nov 25 2008
Poster of Hollyshorts Greeting
Hollyshorts Greeting
David Lynch was
62 in Hollyshorts Greeting
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Nov 25 2008
Poster of Twin Peaks Festival Greeting 2008
Twin Peaks Festival Greeting 2008
David Lynch was
62 in Twin Peaks Festival Greeting 2008
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 25 2008
Poster of Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
David Lynch was
62 in Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 16 2008
Poster of Crítico
Crítico
David Lynch was
62 in Crítico
as 'Self (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 22 2008
Poster of A Slice of Lynch
A Slice of Lynch
David Lynch was
61 in A Slice of Lynch
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 30 2007
Poster of Lynch (one)
Lynch (one)
David Lynch was
61 in Lynch (one)
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 26 2007
Poster of Out Yonder — Neighbor Boy
Out Yonder — Neighbor Boy
David Lynch was
61 in Out Yonder — Neighbor Boy
Mon, Sep 10 2007
Poster of Lynch 2
Lynch 2
David Lynch was
61 in Lynch 2
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 14 2007
Poster of Dynamic:01: The Best of DavidLynch.com
Dynamic:01: The Best of DavidLynch.com
David Lynch was
61 in Dynamic:01: The Best of DavidLynch.com
as 'himself'.
Tue, Jan 30 2007
Poster of Boat
Boat
David Lynch was
61 in Boat
Tue, Jan 30 2007
Poster of Donovan: The Donovan Concert - Live in L.A.
Donovan: The Donovan Concert - Live in L.A.
David Lynch was
60 in Donovan: The Donovan Concert - Live in L.A.
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Le son de Lynch
Le son de Lynch
David Lynch was
60 in Le son de Lynch
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Out Yonder — Chicken
Out Yonder — Chicken
David Lynch was
60 in Out Yonder — Chicken
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Out Yonder — Teeth
Out Yonder — Teeth
David Lynch was
60 in Out Yonder — Teeth
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Inland Empire
Inland Empire
David Lynch was
60 in Inland Empire
as 'Bucky J'.
Wed, Dec 06 2006
Poster of Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
David Lynch was
60 in Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jun 20 2006
Poster of Edge of Outside
Edge of Outside
David Lynch was
60 in Edge of Outside
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jun 11 2006
Poster of David Lynch: 1985
David Lynch: 1985
David Lynch was
58 in David Lynch: 1985
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of BlueBob Egg
BlueBob Egg
David Lynch was
58 in BlueBob Egg
as 'Billy Groper'.
Tue, Jun 08 2004
Poster of Dennis Hopper: The Decisive Moments
Dennis Hopper: The Decisive Moments
David Lynch was
58 in Dennis Hopper: The Decisive Moments
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 01 2004
Poster of The Making of ‘Mulholland Drive’
The Making of ‘Mulholland Drive’
David Lynch was
58 in The Making of ‘Mulholland Drive’
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 05 2004
Poster of Does That Hurt You?
Does That Hurt You?
David Lynch was
57 in Does That Hurt You?
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 18 2003
Poster of Lamp
Lamp
David Lynch was
57 in Lamp
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 09 2003
Poster of Dennis Hopper: Create (or Die)
Dennis Hopper: Create (or Die)
David Lynch was
57 in Dennis Hopper: Create (or Die)
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 10 2003
Poster of Mysteries of Love
Mysteries of Love
David Lynch was
56 in Mysteries of Love
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 04 2002
Poster of The Short Films of David Lynch
The Short Films of David Lynch
David Lynch was
56 in The Short Films of David Lynch
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 01 2002
Poster of I Don't Know Jack
I Don't Know Jack
David Lynch was
56 in I Don't Know Jack
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 05 2002
Poster of The Disc of Sorrow Is Installed
The Disc of Sorrow Is Installed
David Lynch was
55 in The Disc of Sorrow Is Installed
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Eraserhead Stories
Eraserhead Stories
David Lynch was
55 in Eraserhead Stories
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 06 2001
Poster of Dino De Laurentiis: The Last Movie Mogul
Dino De Laurentiis: The Last Movie Mogul
David Lynch was
55 in Dino De Laurentiis: The Last Movie Mogul
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 01 2001
Poster of In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
David Lynch was
53 in In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 07 1999
Poster of The A-Z of Separating People from their Money
The A-Z of Separating People from their Money
David Lynch was
52 in The A-Z of Separating People from their Money
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 18 1998
Poster of Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
David Lynch was
51 in Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 14 1997
Poster of The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Money
The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Money
David Lynch was
50 in The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Money
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 17 1996
Poster of Nadja
Nadja
David Lynch was
48 in Nadja
as 'Morgue Receptionist'.
Tue, Sep 13 1994
Poster of Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff
Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff
David Lynch was
48 in Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Sep 09 1994
Poster of Made in the USA
Made in the USA
David Lynch was
47 in Made in the USA
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 25 1993
Poster of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
David Lynch was
46 in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
as 'Chief Gordon Cole'.
Wed, Jun 03 1992
Poster of Crazy About the Movies: Dennis Hopper
Crazy About the Movies: Dennis Hopper
David Lynch was
45 in Crazy About the Movies: Dennis Hopper
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 17 1991
Poster of Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
David Lynch was
44 in Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 19 1990
Poster of Hollywood Mavericks
Hollywood Mavericks
David Lynch was
44 in Hollywood Mavericks
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 07 1990
Poster of David Lynch: Don't Look at Me
David Lynch: Don't Look at Me
David Lynch was
42 in David Lynch: Don't Look at Me
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Zelly & Me
Zelly & Me
David Lynch was
42 in Zelly & Me
as 'Willie'.
Fri, Apr 15 1988
Poster of No Frank in Lumberton
No Frank in Lumberton
David Lynch was
41 in No Frank in Lumberton
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 19 1988
Poster of Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
David Lynch was
41 in Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
as 'Self - Audience Member'.
Sun, Jan 03 1988
Poster of Ruth, Roses, and Revolver
Ruth, Roses, and Revolver
David Lynch was
41 in Ruth, Roses, and Revolver
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Feb 20 1987
Poster of Dune
Dune
David Lynch was
38 in Dune
as 'Spice Miner (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of Destination Dune
Destination Dune
David Lynch was
37 in Destination Dune
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
David Lynch was
34 in The Elephant Man
as 'Man in the Bowler Hat in the Mob Chasing Merrick (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 09 1980
Poster of Heart Beat
Heart Beat
David Lynch was
34 in Heart Beat
as 'Painter'.
Fri, Apr 25 1980
Poster of The Amputee
The Amputee
David Lynch was
27 in The Amputee
as 'Nurse'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Sailing with Bushnell Keeler
Sailing with Bushnell Keeler
David Lynch was
20 in Sailing with Bushnell Keeler
Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of The Soul Detective
The Soul Detective
David Lynch will be
78+ in The Soul Detective
as 'Himself'.
Unreleased
Poster of I Know Catherine, The Log Lady
I Know Catherine, The Log Lady
David Lynch will be
78+ in I Know Catherine, The Log Lady
as 'Self'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of This Is Pop
This Is Pop
David Lynch was
75+ in This Is Pop
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 06 2021
Poster of The Nineties
The Nineties
David Lynch was
71+ in The Nineties
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 09 2017
Poster of Louie
Louie
David Lynch was
64+ in Louie
as 'Jack Dall'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 29 2010
Poster of The Cleveland Show
The Cleveland Show
David Lynch was
63+ in The Cleveland Show
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 2009
Poster of Legends
Legends
David Lynch was
60+ in Legends
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of Robot Chicken
Robot Chicken
David Lynch was
59+ in Robot Chicken
as 'Mad scientist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 20 2005
Poster of Leçon de Cinéma
Leçon de Cinéma
David Lynch was
58+ in Leçon de Cinéma
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 20 2004
Poster of Un film et son époque
Un film et son époque
David Lynch was
57+ in Un film et son époque
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 17 2003
Poster of DumbLand
DumbLand
David Lynch was
55+ in DumbLand
as 'Randy / Wife / Sparky (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
David Lynch was
53+ in Family Guy
as 'Gus (voice), David Lynch (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of Independent Focus
Independent Focus
David Lynch was
52+ in Independent Focus
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 09 1998
Poster of Scene by Scene
Scene by Scene
David Lynch was
51+ in Scene by Scene
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 10 1997
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
David Lynch was
46+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
David Lynch was
44+ in Twin Peaks
as 'Gordon Cole'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1990
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
David Lynch was
7+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953