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Is Angelo Badalamenti A-List?
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No — Angelo Badalamenti is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1986C$0.1M
'Blue Velvet' Collaboration
Begins collaboration with David Lynch on 'Blue Velvet'.
1990B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
'Twin Peaks' Success
Scores 'Twin Peaks,' gaining widespread recognition.
2001B$2M+$1.5M
'Mulholland Drive' Score
Composes the score for 'Mulholland Drive,' receiving critical acclaim.
2004C▼$3M+$1M
Continued Film Scoring
Works on various film projects.
2017C$4M+$1M
'Twin Peaks' Revival
Returns to score the 'Twin Peaks' revival series.
2022C$5M+$1M
Passes Away at 85
Badalamenti dies, remembered for his haunting scores.
2026C$5M
Legacy of Film Scores
Badalamenti's scores continue to be celebrated, especially his work with David Lynch.
Last updated: February 21, 2026