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William S. Burroughs

Writing

0.9 Popularity Feb 05, 1914 (83 years old) St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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 collect...

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".

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Filmography 90

2024
Queer Movie

Novel

2022
Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2018
Take Your Pills Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2017
Uncle Howard Movie

as Self

2015
Don't Blink - Robert Frank Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2013
Coda I + Coda II Movie

as Self (voice) (archive sound)

2013
Coda I Movie

as Self (voice) (archive sound)

2013
Coda II Movie

as Self (voice) (archive sound)

2012
For No Good Reason Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2012
The Beat Hotel Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2011
2009
Nova Express Movie

as Narrator (voice)

2009
Nova Express Movie

Writer

2009
FLicKeR Movie

as Self

Photos 5

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Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Not specified
Birthday February 05, 1914 (83 years old)
Died August 02, 1997
Place of Birth St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Years Active 1963 - 2024
Popularity 0.9
Career Stats
90 Total Credits
69 Movie Roles
1 TV Roles
5 Photos