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".
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 (Movies)
Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:16/01/2022
Take Your Pills
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:09/03/2018
Uncle Howard
Character:Self
Release Date:10/03/2017
Robert E. Fulton III Edit of Burroughs: The Movie
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Release Date:15/12/2015
Don't Blink - Robert Frank
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:19/11/2015
William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine
Character:Self
Release Date:14/04/2015
William S. Burroughs: The Possessed
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Release Date:29/01/2015
Coda I + Coda II
Character:Self (voice) (archive sound)
Release Date:09/10/2013
Coda I
Character:Self (voice) (archive sound)
Release Date:01/01/2013
Coda II
Character:Self (voice) (archive sound)
Release Date:01/01/2013
For No Good Reason
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:12/10/2012
The Beat Hotel
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:30/03/2012
The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye
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Release Date:08/03/2012
Fix: The Ministry Movie
Character:Self
Release Date:21/07/2011
William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
Character:Self
Release Date:05/11/2010
Nova Express
Character:Narrator (voice)
Release Date:20/10/2009
FLicKeR
Character:Self
Release Date:14/07/2009
Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:26/09/2008
Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
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Release Date:01/01/2007
Pantelia
Character:Self
Release Date:10/10/2006
Wanderlust
Character:Tom the Priest
Release Date:12/07/2006
The Battle for 'I Am Curious-Yellow'
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:01/01/2003
Condo Painting
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:17/03/2000
The Making of Drugstore Cowboy
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Release Date:26/10/1999
Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:01/04/1999
The Source
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:23/01/1999
The Book of Life
Character:Preacher on Radio (voice)
Release Date:22/08/1998
Destroy All Rational Thought
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1998
Ah Pook Is Here.
Character:Narrator
Release Date:01/10/1994
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Character:Self
Release Date:13/05/1994
Glitterbug
Character:Self
Release Date:05/03/1994
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
Character:Self
Release Date:25/01/1994
Relics: Einstein's Brain
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1994
The Junky's Christmas
Character:Narrator
Release Date:14/04/1993
Naked Making Lunch
Character:Self
Release Date:29/12/1992
Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees
Character:James "Hive" Maker
Release Date:21/10/1991
William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1991
Thanksgiving Prayer
Character:A Speaker
Release Date:01/01/1991
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Character:Butler
Release Date:03/11/1989
Drugstore Cowboy
Character:Tom the Priest
Release Date:20/10/1989
Heavy Petting
Character:Self
Release Date:22/09/1989
Twister
Character:Man in Barn
Release Date:30/06/1989
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1989
Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson
Character:Self
Release Date:27/04/1986
Ornette: Made in America
Character:Self
Release Date:21/02/1986
It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen
Character:Mafioso
Release Date:01/02/1985
The Final Academy Documents
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Release Date:16/08/1984
Decoder
Character:Old Man
Release Date:19/02/1984
Burroughs: The Movie
Character:Self
Release Date:10/02/1984
This Song for Jack
Character:Self
Release Date:01/10/1983
Pirate Tape
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Release Date:01/01/1983
Poetry in Motion
Character:Self
Release Date:17/09/1982
Ghost at No. 9
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Release Date:11/01/1982
Energy and How to Get It
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Release Date:10/08/1981
Shamans of the Blind Country
Character:Narrator (voice)
Release Date:11/04/1981
Chelsea Hotel
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Release Date:03/01/1981
Fried Shoes Cooked Diamonds
Character:Self
Release Date:01/10/1979
Thot-Fal'N
Character:Self
Release Date:27/06/1978
Underground and Emigrants
Character:Self
Release Date:25/10/1976
Une semaine dans la vie de camarades
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Release Date:01/01/1976
Bill and Tony
Character:Self
Release Date:07/02/1972
Cain's Film
Character:Self
Release Date:29/07/1969
Witchcraft Through the Ages
Character:Narrator
Release Date:03/01/1968
Chicago
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1968
Poem Posters
Character:Self
Release Date:19/05/1967
Chappaqua
Character:Opium Jones
Release Date:30/08/1966
The Cut-Ups
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Release Date:01/01/1966
Towers Open Fire
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Release Date:27/12/1963
William Buys a Parrot
Character:Self
Release Date:16/10/1963
Television Appearances
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