Lynch’s Infamous Cameo
David Lynch appeared in Twin Peaks as the character known as Gordon Cole. His character was named after a minor character from the popular 1950 movie Sunset Boulevard.
Lynch has talked on many occasions about how Sunset Boulevard was a major influence in his own filmography. He would later credit that film with helping him form the basis for the hit movie Mulholland Drive, which debuted in 2001. If you ever want to determine whether a filmmaker is serious about their craf, the homage they pay to the past is always a good indicator of their influences and love of film.
