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David Byrne

David Byrne

Director & actor · born 14 May 1952 · Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK

David Byrne (/bɜːrn/; born 14 May 1952) is a Scottish-American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker. He was a founding member, principal songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of the American new wave band Talking Heads.

Byrne has released solo recordings and worked with various media, including film, photography, opera, fiction, and non-fiction. He has received an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, a Special Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award, and he is an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Talking Heads.

Where to start: Stop Making Sense (1984).

As director 5

As actor 64

TV shows 2

Frequently asked questions

What is the best David Byrne movie?

By viewer score, Stop Making Sense (1984) at 8.4/10.

What are David Byrne’s most popular movies?

This Must Be the Place, Stop Making Sense, Until the End of the World.

How many movies has David Byrne made?

69 films on TMDB, 5 as director, 64 as actor.

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