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.
Wrote 17
2020s
- 2024
2010s
- 2017
The Wild Boys
Original Story
- 2014
William S. Burroughs Birthday Bash
Writer
2000s
- 2008
The Japanese Sandman
Writer
- 2001
The Last Words of Dutch Schultz
Writer
1990s
- 1994
Ah Pook Is Here.
Novel
- 1993
The Junky's Christmas
Novel
- 1991
Thanksgiving Prayer
Writer
- 1990
The Black Rider
Writer
1980s
- 1982
The Discipline of D.E.
Story
Taking Tiger Mountain
Writer
Ghost at No. 9
Writer
1970s
- 1970
Ice Cream
Writer
1960s
- 1968
Witchcraft Through the Ages
Writer
- 1966
The Cut-Ups
Story
- 1963
William Buys a Parrot
Writer
Acted in 21
2010s
- 2015
Robert E. Fulton III Edit of Burroughs: The Movie
Movie
William S. Burroughs: The Possessed
Movie
- 2012
The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye
Movie
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
Movie
- 2006
1990s
- 1998
The Book of Life
Preacher on Radio (voice)
- 1991
Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees
James "Hive" Maker
Thanksgiving Prayer
A Speaker
1980s
- 1989
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Butler
- 1985
It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen
Mafioso
- 1984
The Final Academy Documents
Movie
Decoder
Old Man
- 1983
Pirate Tape
Movie
- 1982
Ghost at No. 9
Movie
1970s
- 1976
Une semaine dans la vie de camarades
Movie
1960s
- 1966
Chappaqua
Opium Jones
The Cut-Ups
Movie
Other crew 1
1990s
- 1997
Appearances46
2020s
- 2026
Nova '78
Self (archive footage)
Music, Fashion, Film
Self (archive footage)
- 2022
Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
Uncle Howard
Self
- 2015
Don't Blink - Robert Frank
Self (archive footage)
William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine
Self
- 2013
Coda I
Self (voice) (archive sound)
Coda II
Self (voice) (archive sound)
- 2012
For No Good Reason
Self (archive footage)
The Beat Hotel
Self (archive footage)
- 2011
Fix: The Ministry Movie
Self
- 2010
William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
Self
2000s
- 2009
FLicKeR
Self
- 2008
Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press
Self (archive footage)
- 2006
Pantelia
Self
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
The Making of Drugstore Cowboy
Self
Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles
Self (archive footage)
The Source
Self (archive footage)
- 1998
Destroy All Rational Thought
Self
- 1994
Ah Pook Is Here.
Narrator
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Self
Glitterbug
Self
The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg
Self
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
Self
Relics: Einstein's Brain
Self
- 1993
The Junky's Christmas
Narrator
- 1992
Naked Making Lunch
Self
- 1990
The Black Rider
Himself
1980s
- 1989
Heavy Petting
Self
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
Self
- 1986
Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson
Self
Ornette: Made in America
Self
- 1984
Burroughs: The Movie
Self
- 1983
This Song for Jack
Self
- 1982
Poetry in Motion
Self
- 1981
Shamans of the Blind Country
Narrator (voice)
1970s
- 1978
Thot-Fal'N
Self
- 1976
Underground and Emigrants
Self
- 1975
1960s
- 1969
Cain's Film
Self
- 1968
Witchcraft Through the Ages
Narrator
- 1967
Poem Posters
Self
- 1963
William Buys a Parrot
Self