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William S. Burroughs
Biography
William Seward Burroughs II (February 5, 1914 – August 2, 1997) was an American writer and visual artist, widely considered a primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodern author who influenced popular culture and literature. Burroughs wrote eighteen novels and novellas, six collections of short stories and four collections of essays, and five books have been published of his interviews and correspondences; he was initially briefly known by the pen name William Lee. He also collaborated on projects and recordings with numerous performers and musicians, made many appearances in films, and created and exhibited thousands of visual artworks, including his celebrated "Shotgun Art". Description above from the Wikipedia article William S. Burroughs, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Birthday
February 5, 1914
Day of Death
August 2, 1997
Age at Death
83 years old
Place of Birth
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Popularity Score
0.7
Filmography
Nova '78
Self (archive footage)
2026Movie
This Is Buzz
Self (archive footage)
2026Movie
Music, Fashion, Film
Self (archive footage)
2026Movie
Queer
Novel
2024Movie
Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious
Self (archive footage)
2022Movie
Take Your Pills
Self (archive footage)
2018Movie
Uncle Howard
Self
2017Movie
The Wild Boys
Original Story
2017Movie
William S. Burroughs: The Possessed
2015Movie
Don't Blink - Robert Frank
Self (archive footage)
2015Movie
Robert E. Fulton III Edit of Burroughs: The Movie
2015Movie
William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine
Self
2015Movie
William S. Burroughs Birthday Bash
Writer
2014Movie
Coda I + Coda II
Self (voice) (archive sound)
2013Movie
Coda I
Self (voice) (archive sound)
2013Movie
Coda II
Self (voice) (archive sound)
2013Movie
For No Good Reason
Self (archive footage)
2012Movie
The Beat Hotel
Self (archive footage)
2012Movie
The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye
2012Movie
Fix: The Ministry Movie
Self
2011Movie
William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
Self
2010Movie
FLicKeR
Self
2009Movie
Nova Express
Narrator (voice)
2009Movie
Joy Division
2009Movie
Ma bande magnétique arrière
Writer
2009Movie
Nova Express
Writer
2009Movie
Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press
Self (archive footage)
2008Movie
The Japanese Sandman
Writer
2008Movie
Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
2007Movie
Wanderlust
Tom the Priest
2006Movie
Pantelia
Self
2006Movie
The Battle for 'I Am Curious-Yellow'
Self (archive footage)
2003Movie
The Last Words of Dutch Schultz
Writer
2001Movie
Condo Painting
Self (archive footage)
2000Movie
Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles
Self (archive footage)
1999Movie
The Source
Self (archive footage)
1999Movie
The Making of Drugstore Cowboy
1999Movie
Destroy All Rational Thought
Self
1998Movie
The Book of Life
Preacher on Radio (voice)
1998Movie
Good Will Hunting
In Memory Of
1997Movie
Relics: Einstein's Brain
Self
1994Movie
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
Self
1994Movie
Glitterbug
Self
1994Movie
Ah Pook Is Here.
Narrator
1994Movie
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Self
1994Movie
The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg
Self
1994Movie
Ah Pook Is Here.
Novel
1994Movie
The Junky's Christmas
Narrator
1993Movie
The Junky's Christmas
Novel
1993Movie
Naked Making Lunch
Self
1992Movie
Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees
James "Hive" Maker
1991Movie
William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers
Self
1991Movie
Thanksgiving Prayer
A Speaker
1991Movie
Naked Lunch
Novel
1991Movie
Thanksgiving Prayer
Writer
1991Movie
The Black Rider
Himself
1990Movie
The Black Rider
Writer
1990Movie
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Butler
1989Movie
Twister
Man in Barn
1989Movie
Drugstore Cowboy
Tom the Priest
1989Movie
Heavy Petting
Self
1989Movie
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
Self
1989Movie
Ornette: Made in America
Self
1986Movie
Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson
Self
1986Movie
It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen
Mafioso
1985Movie
The Final Academy Documents
1984Movie
Decoder
Old Man
1984Movie
Burroughs: The Movie
Self
1984Movie
Pirate Tape
1983Movie
This Song for Jack
Self
1983Movie
Ghost at No. 9
1982Movie
Poetry in Motion
Self
1982Movie
Pirates: William Burroughs in London
1982Movie
American Playhouse
Butler
1982TV
Taking Tiger Mountain
Writer
1982Movie
Ghost at No. 9
Writer
1982Movie
The Discipline of D.E.
Story
1982Movie
Shamans of the Blind Country
Narrator (voice)
1981Movie
Chelsea Hotel
Self (uncredited)
1981Movie
Energy and How to Get It
1981Movie
Fried Shoes Cooked Diamonds
Self
1979Movie
Thot-Fal'N
Self
1978Movie
Underground and Emigrants
Self
1976Movie
Une semaine dans la vie de camarades
1976Movie
Saturday Night Live
Self
1975TV
Bill and Tony
Self
1972Movie
Bill and Tony
Writer
1972Movie
Ice Cream
Writer
1970Movie
Cain's Film
Self
1969Movie
Witchcraft Through the Ages
Narrator
1968Movie
Chicago
Self
1968Movie
Witchcraft Through the Ages
Writer
1968Movie
Poem Posters
Self
1967Movie
Chappaqua
Opium Jones
1966Movie
The Cut-Ups
1966Movie
The Cut-Ups
Story
1966Movie
William Buys a Parrot
Self
1963Movie
Towers Open Fire
1963Movie
Towers Open Fire
Writer
1963Movie
William Buys a Parrot
Writer
1963Movie