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05 Feb, 1914 (111 years old)

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". Description above from the Wikipedia article William S. Burroughs, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
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88 min 2010

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

Documentary
Glitterbug
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55 min 1994

Glitterbug

Music
Ornette: Made in America
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78 min 1986

Ornette: Made in America

Documentary
Burroughs: The Movie
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90 min 1984

Burroughs: The Movie

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Poetry in Motion
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91 min 1982

Poetry in Motion

Documentary

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