David Lynch Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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David Lynch (David Keith Lynch)

Last Updated: 17 Jan, 2025 | Views: 135

Age: 78

Profession: Actor

Other Profession(s): Author, Painter, Musician, Filmmaker, Visual Artist

Famous For: His Works Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks

Higher Education: Corcoran School of the Arts and Design

David Lynch Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
20 Jan, 1946 (78 Years 11 Months 27 Days)
Birth Country
United States
Birth State/Province
Montana
Birth Place
Missoula
Birth Sign
Aquarius
Nationalities
American
Died on
16 Jan, 2025
Cause of Death
Natural Causes

David Lynch Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography) 
David Keith Lynch is an American filmmaker, painter, and musician known for his surrealist and mind-bending approach to storytelling. Born on January 20, 1946, in Missoula, Montana, Lynch has created some of cinema's most distinctive and enigmatic works. Beyond filmmaking, he's an accomplished visual artist, transcendental meditation advocate, and musician. His unique style of blending the mundane with the macabre has earned him the nickname "The Master of the Strange." Despite his avant-garde approach, Lynch has managed to bridge the gap between experimental art and mainstream entertainment.
Early Life of David Lynch
• The young artist spent his childhood moving across various American cities due to his father's work as a research scientist, an experience that later influenced his portrayal of small-town America.
• During his teenage years, Lynch's neighbor was none other than future rock star Bobby Vinton, and the two would often experiment with crude special effects using household items.
• The aspiring filmmaker worked as a newspaper delivery boy to fund his early art projects, often using the money to buy unusual materials for his experimental paintings.
Career Highlights of David Lynch
• The auteur's first feature film "Eraserhead" took five years to complete, with Lynch working as a newspaper delivery man and taking odd jobs to finance the project.
• The mysterious director turned down the opportunity to direct "Return of the Jedi," choosing instead to create his psychological thriller "Blue Velvet."
• The visionary creator wrote the role of Dorothy Vallens in "Blue Velvet" specifically for Isabella Rossellini after seeing her in a shampoo commercial.
Awards and Recognition received by David Lynch
• The visionary received an Academy Honorary Award in 2019 for his lifetime contribution to cinema as a maverick and uncompromising artist.
• The auteur earned the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival in 2006, celebrating his unique contribution to film history.
• The master filmmaker was awarded France's Legion of Honor, the country's highest civilian honor, in 2007 for his contributions to the arts.
Lesser Known Facts about David Lynch
• The eccentric artist has eaten lunch at Bob's Big Boy restaurant every day for seven years straight, ordering the same thing: coffee and chocolate milkshake.
• The meditation guru has not missed a single day of Transcendental Meditation since 1973, practicing it twice daily without fail.
• The multi-talented director designs his own furniture and has a line of organic coffee called "David Lynch Signature Cup Coffee."
Major Controversies around David Lynch
• Lynch's film "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me" was booed at the Cannes Film Festival in 1992, leading to a temporary rift with the festival.
• The filmmaker's decision to release "Inland Empire" without traditional distribution caused tension with major studios and changed indie film distribution.
• The director's cryptic refusal to explain his films' meanings has led to numerous public disagreements with critics and audiences.

David Lynch Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 180 cm
In Meters 1.80 m
In Feet & Inches 5'11"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 79 kg
In Pounds 174 Ibs
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Gray

David Lynch Family, Wife

Father's Name
Donald Walton Lynch
Mother's Name
Edwina Lynch
Spouse
Emily Stofle, Mary Sweeney, Mary Fisk, Peggy Lentz
Brother(s)
John Lynch
Sister(s)
Martha Lynch
Son(s)
Austin Jack Lynch, Riley Lynch
Daughter(s)
Jennifer Lynch
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