Eraserhead1977
Makes his feature directing debut with Eraserhead, an independently produced surrealist film.
Historical person
David Lynch Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for David Lynch, based on 6 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
6 records1977–20196 events0 places
Chronological biography
1977
1980
The Elephant Man1980
Directs The Elephant Man, a biographical drama about Joseph Merrick in Victorian London.
1986
Blue Velvet1986
Writes and directs Blue Velvet, exploring violence beneath the surface of a small American town.
1990
Wild at Heart1990
Directs Wild at Heart, a road film combining romance, crime and surreal imagery.
2001
Mulholland Drive2001
Directs Mulholland Drive, a nonlinear mystery set around Hollywood and fractured identity.
2019
Academy Honorary Award2019
Receives an Academy Honorary Award recognizing his distinctive contribution to cinema.
Titles and roles
Director
Record provenance
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