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Jennifer LynchAmerican director and screenwriter. David Lynch's daughter
Date of Birth: 07.04.1968
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Jennifer Lynch
Jennifer Lynch is an American film director and screenwriter. She is the daughter of David Lynch, a renowned American filmmaker. Jennifer is well-known for her novel "The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer" and holds the record as the youngest female director and screenwriter in Hollywood for her film "Boxing Helena" in 1993.
Early Life and Education
Jennifer Lynch was born on April 7, 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of artist and director David Lynch and artist Peggy Reavey. From a young age, Jennifer practiced transcendental meditation and continued to do so throughout her life. Her parents divorced in 1974, and she became the only child of David Lynch and Peggy Reavey. However, she has younger half-siblings from her father's subsequent marriages.
Lynch received her education in Los Angeles and Michigan, attending the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy. She made her debut in her father's horror film "Eraserhead" in 1977, appearing alongside her mother, but her scene was ultimately cut. She later worked as an assistant on her father's film "Blue Velvet" in 1986.
Career
Jennifer Lynch gained attention for her screenplay for the film "Boxing Helena," which she later directed. The casting process for the film attracted several successful actresses, including Madonna. Ultimately, Sherilyn Fenn, a star of her father's cult television series "Twin Peaks" and the crime drama "Wild At Heart," was cast in the lead role. Kim Basinger, who initially auditioned for the role but later dropped out, became involved in a highly publicized legal battle, which nearly bankrupted her. The controversy surrounding the film, including protests from feminists against its sadistic plot and accusations of nepotism, contributed to its failure at the box office when it was released in 1993. The following year, at the 14th Golden Raspberry Awards, "Boxing Helena" earned Lynch the award for "Worst Director."
Jennifer was taken aback by the negative reaction to the film and did not expect such a strong backlash. The National Organization of Women's harsh criticism was the final blow. Fortunately, during this tumultuous time, Lynch became pregnant and gave birth to her daughter, Sydney Row Lynch. Taking care of her child helped her navigate through this difficult period. In 1993, Lynch directed the music video "Living in the Rose" for the British rock band New Model Army.
She also wrote the book "The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer," which accompanied the release of the television show "Twin Peaks" when she was 22 years old. She moved to Los Angeles at the age of 19 to assist her father and also wrote an episode for the horror television series "Friday, The 13th. The Series."
After a long hiatus, Lynch returned to filmmaking with the thriller "Surveillance" in 2008, starring Bill Pullman and Julia Ormond. The film received mixed reviews and did not recoup its production costs. However, in October 2008, "Surveillance" won the top prize at the Festival de Cine de Sitges, and a month later, Lynch became the first woman to receive the "Best Director" award at the New York City Horror Film Festival.
In 2010, she directed the film "Hisss," featuring Bollywood star Mallika Sherawat. On March 21, 2010, Lynch served as a judge at the International Surrealist Film Festival. Her most recent work to date is the thriller "Chained" in 2012.
