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William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs

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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Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious

Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious

2022

as Self (archive footage)

Take Your Pills

Take Your Pills

2018

as Self (archive footage)

Uncle Howard

Uncle Howard

2017

as Self

Robert E. Fulton III Edit of Burroughs: The Movie

Robert E. Fulton III Edit of Burroughs: The Movie

2015

Don't Blink - Robert Frank

Don't Blink - Robert Frank

2015

as Self (archive footage)

William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine

William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine

2015

as Self

William S. Burroughs: The Possessed

William S. Burroughs: The Possessed

2015

Coda I + Coda II

Coda I + Coda II

2013

as Self (voice) (archive sound)

Coda I

Coda I

2013

as Self (voice) (archive sound)

For No Good Reason

For No Good Reason

2012

as Self (archive footage)

The Beat Hotel

The Beat Hotel

2012

as Self (archive footage)

The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye

The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye

2012

Fix: The Ministry Movie

Fix: The Ministry Movie

2011

as Self

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

2010

as Self

Nova Express

Nova Express

2009

as Narrator (voice)

FLicKeR

FLicKeR

2009

as Self

Obscene

Obscene

2008

as Self (archive footage)

Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road

Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road

2007

Pantelia

Pantelia

2006

as Self

Wanderlust

Wanderlust

2006

as Tom the Priest

The Battle for 'I Am Curious-Yellow'

The Battle for 'I Am Curious-Yellow'

2003

as Self (archive footage)

Condo Painting

Condo Painting

2000

The Making of Drugstore Cowboy

The Making of Drugstore Cowboy

1999

Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles

Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles

1999

as Self

The Source

The Source

1999

as Self

The Book of Life

The Book of Life

1998

as Preacher on Radio (voice)

Destroy All Rational Thought

Destroy All Rational Thought

1998

as Self

Ah Pook Is Here.

Ah Pook Is Here.

1994

as Narrator

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

1994

as Self

Glitterbug

Glitterbug

1994

as Self

September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill

September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill

1994

as Self

Relics: Einstein's Brain

Relics: Einstein's Brain

1994

as Self

The Junky's Christmas

The Junky's Christmas

1993

as Narrator

Naked Making Lunch

Naked Making Lunch

1992

as Self

Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees

Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees

1991

as James "Hive" Maker

William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers

William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers

1991

as Self

Thanksgiving Prayer

Thanksgiving Prayer

1991

as A Speaker

Bloodhounds of Broadway

Bloodhounds of Broadway

1989

as Butler

Drugstore Cowboy

Drugstore Cowboy

1989

as Tom the Priest

Heavy Petting

Heavy Petting

1989

as Self

Twister

Twister

1989

as Man in Barn

Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

1989

as Self

Home of the Brave

Home of the Brave

1986

as Self

Ornette: Made in America

Ornette: Made in America

1986

as Self

It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen

It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen

1985

as Mafioso

The Final Academy Documents

The Final Academy Documents

1984

Decoder

Decoder

1984

as Old Man

Burroughs: The Movie

Burroughs: The Movie

1984

as Self

This Song for Jack

This Song for Jack

1983

Pirate Tape

Pirate Tape

1983

Poetry in Motion

Poetry in Motion

1982

Ghost at No. 9

Ghost at No. 9

1982

Energy and How to Get It

Energy and How to Get It

1981

Shamans of the Blind Country

Shamans of the Blind Country

1981

as Narrator (voice)

Chelsea Hotel

Chelsea Hotel

1981

Fried Shoes Cooked Diamonds

Fried Shoes Cooked Diamonds

1979

as Self

Thot-Fal'N

Thot-Fal'N

1978

as Self

Underground and Emigrants

Underground and Emigrants

1976

as Self

Une semaine dans la vie de camarades

Une semaine dans la vie de camarades

1976

Bill and Tony

Bill and Tony

1972

as Self

Cain's Film

Cain's Film

1969

Witchcraft Through the Ages

Witchcraft Through the Ages

1968

as Narrator

Chicago

Chicago

1968

as Self

Poem Posters

Poem Posters

1967

as Self

Chappaqua

Chappaqua

1966

as Opium Jones

The Cut-Ups

The Cut-Ups

1966

Towers Open Fire

Towers Open Fire

1963

William Buys a Parrot

William Buys a Parrot

1963

as Self