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Terry Southern

Writing

2.7 Popularity May 01, 1924 (71 years old) Alvarado, Texas, USA

Terry Southern (May 1, 1924 – October 29, 1995) was an American novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and university lecturer, noted for his distinctive satirical style. Part of the Paris postwar literary movement in the 1950s and a companion to Beat writers in Greenwich Village, Southern was also at ...

Biography

Terry Southern (May 1, 1924 – October 29, 1995) was an American novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and university lecturer, noted for his distinctive satirical style. Part of the Paris postwar literary movement in the 1950s and a companion to Beat writers in Greenwich Village, Southern was also at the center of Swinging London in the 1960s and helped to change the style and substance of American films in the 1970s.

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Filmography 20

2025
National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove Movie

Original Film Writer

1999
The Source Movie

as Self

1988
The Telephone Movie

Writer

1984
1970
End of the Road Movie

as Mr. Caruso

1970
End of the Road Movie

Screenplay

1970
End of the Road Movie

Producer

1969
1969
The Magic Christian Movie

Screenplay

1969
Easy Rider Movie

Screenplay

1968
Candy Movie

Novel

1968
Barbarella Movie

Screenplay

1968
The Queen Movie

as Self - Jury Member

1967
Don't Make Waves Movie

Screenplay

1965
The Cincinnati Kid Movie

Screenplay

1965
The Loved One Movie

Screenplay

1965
The Collector Movie

Additional Writing

1958
Emperor Jones Movie

Adaptation

Photos 1

Terry Southern Photo

Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Male
Birthday May 01, 1924 (71 years old)
Died October 29, 1995
Place of Birth Alvarado, Texas, USA
Years Active 1958 - 2025
Popularity 2.7
Career Stats
20 Total Credits
5 Movie Roles
1 Photos