David Lynch, born in 1946, is an American filmmaker, painter, musician and actor known for his surreal and often disturbing filmic visions. Lynch's work includes the critically acclaimed films "Eraserhead" (1977), "Blue Velvet" (1986) and "Mulholland Drive" (2001), as well as the iconic television series "Twin Peaks" (1990–1991, 2017). His distinctive style, known as "Lynchian," is characterized by its dream imagery and meticulous sound design. Lynch has received three Academy Award nominations for Best Director and has been awarded the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for "Wild at Heart" (1990). His contributions to cinema have made him one of the most influential directors of his generation.
