William S. Burroughs
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
Nova '78
2026
as Self (archive footage)
Music, Fashion, Film
2026
as Self (archive footage)
This Is Buzz
2026
as Self (archive footage)
Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Take Your Pills
2018
as Self (archive footage)
Uncle Howard
2017
as Self
Robert E. Fulton III Edit of Burroughs: The Movie
2015
Don't Blink - Robert Frank
2015
as Self (archive footage)
William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine
2015
as Self
William S. Burroughs: The Possessed
2015
- No poster
Coda I + Coda II
2013
as Self (voice) (archive sound)
Coda I
2013
as Self (voice) (archive sound)
Coda II
2013
as Self (voice) (archive sound)
For No Good Reason
2012
as Self (archive footage)
The Beat Hotel
2012
as Self (archive footage)
The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye
2012
Fix: The Ministry Movie
2011
as Self
William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
2010
as Self
- No poster
Nova Express
2009
as Narrator (voice)
FLicKeR
2009
as Self
Joy Division
2009
Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press
2008
as Self (archive footage)
Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
2007
Pantelia
2006
as Self