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American composer renowned for his atmospheric film scores, particularly through collaborations with director David Lynch.Born in Brooklyn, New York; studied at Eastman School of Music and Manhattan School of Music; breakthrough collaboration on Lynch's 'Blue Velvet' (1986); achieved global fame for 'Twin Peaks' (1990–1991) soundtrack; scored over 50 films including 'Mulholland Drive' and 'The Straight Story'; won Grammy and World Soundtrack Awards....