American film director
Duwayne Robert Dunham (born November 17, 1952) is an American director [ 1] and editor of film and television,[ 2] [ 3] as well as an adjunct professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts .[ 4] He is best known for his collaborations with George Lucas and David Lynch , serving as editor on Return of the Jedi and Blue Velvet .[ 5] After being hired for Lynch's series Twin Peaks , he was promoted to director and made his debut with the second episode of the series.[ 6] He subsequently directed the films Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey and Little Giants ,[ 7] and numerous television films for the Disney Channel including Halloweentown , The Thirteenth Year , Ready to Run , Right on Track , and Tiger Cruise . In 2018, he reunited with Lynch to edit all 18 episodes of the Twin Peaks: The Return revival series.[ 8]
During the 1978 San Anselmo Country Fair in San Anselmo, California , Dunham became the first person to portray Star Wars bounty hunter Boba Fett in the character's public debut.[ 9] Dunham had previously filmed a screen test of the Boba Fett costume.[ 10]
For his work on Twin Peaks , Dunham won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1990.
Filmography
Film
Television
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International National Artists