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
Cast Credits
Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2022
Take Your Pills
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2018
Uncle Howard
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2017
Robert E. Fulton III Edit of Burroughs: The Movie
Character:
MOVIE • 2015
Don't Blink - Robert Frank
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2015
William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2015
William S. Burroughs: The Possessed
Character:
MOVIE • 2015
Coda I + Coda II
Character: Self (voice) (archive sound)
MOVIE • 2013
Coda I
Character: Self (voice) (archive sound)
MOVIE • 2013
Coda II
Character: Self (voice) (archive sound)
MOVIE • 2013
For No Good Reason
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2012
The Beat Hotel
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2012
The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye
Character:
MOVIE • 2012
Fix: The Ministry Movie
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2011
William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2010
Nova Express
Character: Narrator (voice)
MOVIE • 2009
FLicKeR
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2009
Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2008
Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
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MOVIE • 2007
Pantelia
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2006
Crew
Crew Credits
Queer
Role: Novel
MOVIE • 2024
William S. Burroughs Birthday Bash
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2014
Nova Express
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2009
Ma bande magnétique arrière
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2009
The Japanese Sandman
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2008
Good Will Hunting
Role: In Memory Of
MOVIE • 1997
Ah Pook Is Here.
Role: Novel
MOVIE • 1994
The Junky's Christmas
Role: Novel
MOVIE • 1993
Naked Lunch
Role: Novel
MOVIE • 1991
Thanksgiving Prayer
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1991
The Black Rider
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1990
The Discipline of D.E.
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1982
Taking Tiger Mountain
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1982
Ghost at No. 9
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1982
Bill and Tony
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1972
Ice Cream
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1970
Witchcraft Through the Ages
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1968
The Cut-Ups
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1966
Towers Open Fire
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1963
William Buys a Parrot
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1963