Barry Gifford

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Barry Gifford (born October 18, 1946) is an American author, poet, and screenwriter known for his distinctive mix of American landscapes and film noir- and Beat Generation-influenced literary madness.

He is best known for his series of novels about Sailor and Lula, two sex-driven, star-crossed protagonists on the road. The first of the series, Wild at Heart, was adapted by director David Lynch for the 1990 film of the same title. Gifford went on to write the screenplay for Lost Highway with Lynch. Perdita Durango was adapted into film by Alex de la Iglesia. Much of Gifford's work is nonfiction.

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Barry Gifford is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 14 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Phantom Father (2012), Lost Highway (1997), Wild at Heart (1990), Hotel Room (1993), You Can't Win (2026), Dance with the Devil (1997), City of Ghosts (2002), Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch (1997). The recorded credits span 1990 to 2026, including 13 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.