William S. Burroughs
Writing · Novel · Writer · Story
Born Feb 5, 1914 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Active 1963–1997
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…
Filmography
Naked Lunch (1991) — NovelDrugstore Cowboy (1989) — Tom the PriestQueer (2024) — NovelThe Wild Boys (2017) — Original StoryJoy Division (2009)The Book of Life (1998) — Preacher on Radio (voice)Decoder (1984) — Old ManThe Junky's Christmas (1993) — Narrator · NovelThe Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye (2012)Twister (1989) — Man in BarnWax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees (1991) — James "Hive" MakerUne semaine dans la vie de camarades (1976)The Discipline of D.E. (1982) — StoryWitchcraft Through the Ages (1968) — Narrator · WriterThe Cut-Ups (1966) — StoryBloodhounds of Broadway (1989) — ButlerTowers Open Fire (1963) — WriterPirate Tape (1983)The Black Rider (1990) — WriterChappaqua (1966) — Opium JonesThanksgiving Prayer (1991) — A Speaker · WriterThe Final Academy Documents (1984)Ghost at No. 9 (1982) — WriterAmerican Playhouse (1982) — Butler