Salvador Dalí
Biography
Salvador Dalí was a Spanish surrealist artist born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres, Catalonia. He received his formal education in fine arts in Madrid and was influenced by Impressionism and the Renaissance masters. Dalí became increasingly attracted to Cubism and avant-garde movements, eventually joining the Surrealist group in 1929. He is renowned for his technical skill, precise draftsmanship, and striking images in his work. Dalí's notable work includes "The Persistence of Memory." He passed away on January 23, 1989, at the age of 84. As an artist, Dalí is known for his surrealist style and has written several books, including "The Visible Woman" and "The Secret Life of Salvador Dalí."
Career overview
Salvador Dalí, a Spanish surrealist artist, is known for his technical skill and precise draftsmanship. He received his formal education in fine arts in Madrid and was influenced by Impressionism and the Renaissance masters from a young age. Dalí became increasingly attracted to Cubism and avant-garde movements, eventually moving closer to Surrealism in the late 1920s.
As an artist, Dalí joined the Surrealist group in 1929 and soon became one of its leading exponents. His best-known work, The Persistence of Memory, is a notable example of his surrealist style. Dalí also wrote several books, including "Viditelná žena" (1930), "Ovládnutí iracionálna" (1930), "Tajný život Salvadora Dalího" (1940), "Deník génia" (1964), and "Tak vzniká Dalí" (1973).
Dalí's career as an artist spanned multiple decades, with his work characterized by striking and bizarre images. He is widely regarded as a leading exponent of Surrealism, and his artistic style continues to be studied and admired by art enthusiasts today.
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Full Filmography
71 titles- The Last Election (2026) as Self
- Enigma (2025) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Gaumont, the Étrange Anthology (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Donyale Luna: Supermodel (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- L'Âge d'or de la pub (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Mike Wallace Is Here (2019) as (archive footage)
- Salvador Dalí: Génie tragi-comique (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- The Prado Museum: A Collection of Wonders (2019) as Self - Painter (archive footage)
- Salvador Dalí: In Search of Immortality (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Salvador Dalí. In Search of Immortality (2018) as Self
- Andy Warhol, Fluorescent (2016)
- Taylor & Ultra: On the 60s, The Factory, and Being a Warhol Superstar (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Dali's Last Masterpiece (2015) as Self
- A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol (2015) as self
- Dali's Greatest Secret (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Jodorowsky's Dune (2013) as Self - Painter (archive footage)
- Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- Iran Darroudi: The Painter of Ethereal Moments (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Filmmakers in Action (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Who Gets to Call It Art? (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Moires with Prof. Oster and Salvador Dalí (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- The Dali Dimension (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Gala (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Destino (2003) Story
- The End of a Mystery (2003) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Babaouo (2000) Novel
- Buñuel in Hollywood (2000) as Self (archive footage)
- Speaking of Buñuel (2000) as Self (archive footage)
- Eurovizija.LT (1994) as Art director(archive footage)
- Imagine: John Lennon (1988) as Self (archive footage)
- Good Morning, Mr. Orwell (1984) as Self (archive footage)
- Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980) Thanks
- Encyclopédie audiovisuelle du cinéma (1978) as Self (archive footage)
- Impressions of Upper Mongolia (1976) as Self
- Impressions of Upper Mongolia (1976) Director
- Impressions of Upper Mongolia (1976) Screenplay
- Songs for After a War (1976) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Viaje a la Alcarria (1976) Sound
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self
- Johnny Minotaur (1971)
- As Far as Love Can Go (1971) as Salvador Dalí (uncredited)
- Gerard Malanga's Film Notebooks (1970) as Self
- Fun and Games for Everyone (1969)
- God Chose Paris (1969) as Self (archive footage)
- Soft Self-Portrait of Salvador Dali (1969) as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- À bout portant (1968) as Self
- Night-Club (1968) as Self
- A Season with Mankind (1967) as Self (archive footage)
- Salvador Dalí's Fantastic Dream (1966)
- Salvador Dalí (1966) as Self
- Screen Test #3 (1966) as Self (uncredited)
- Screen Test [ST68]: Salvador Dalí (1966)
- Dim Dam Dom (1965) as Self
- Andy Warhol Screen Tests (1965) as Self
- Dali In New York (1965) as Self
- Pour le plaisir (1964) as Self
- Salvador Dalí at Work (1964) as Self (archive footage)
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Salvador Dalí Home Movie (1954) as Self
- Salvador Dalí Home Movie (1954) Director
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- Spellbound (1945) Art Direction
- Moontide (1942) Set Designer
- L'Âge d'or (1930) Screenplay
- Un Chien Andalou (1929) as Seminarist (uncredited)
- Un Chien Andalou (1929) Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Salvador Dalí best known for?
Salvador Dalí is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mike Wallace Is Here (2019), Filmmakers in Action (2006), Gala (2003), Ringlstetter (2016).
When and where was Salvador Dalí born?
Salvador Dalí was born on May 11, 1904 in Figueres, Girona, Catalunya, Spain. They passed away on January 23, 1989.
How many credits does Salvador Dalí have?
Salvador Dalí has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 2026.
What is Salvador Dalí's background in cinema and television?
Salvador Dalí was a Spanish surrealist artist born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres, Catalonia. He received his formal education in fine arts in Madrid and was influenced by Impressionism and the Renaissance masters. Dalí became increasingly attracted to Cubism and avant-garde movements, eventually joining the Surrealist g...
Salvador Dalí by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 68
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self — aged about 67
- Un Chien Andalou (1929) as Seminarist (uncredited) — aged about 25
- Gala (2003) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 99
- Filmmakers in Action (2006) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 102
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self — aged about 46
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