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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Known for

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Take Your Pills

2018 ⭐ 6.5

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Uncle Howard

2017 ⭐ 6.5

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Don't Blink - Robert Frank

2015 ⭐ 7.0

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For No Good Reason

2012 ⭐ 6.8

Career timeline

2026

This Is Buzz

Self (archive footage) · 2026

⭐ 1.0

2025

Nova '78

Self (archive footage) · 2025

2022

Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious

Self (archive footage) · 2022

2018

Take Your Pills

Self (archive footage) · 2018

⭐ 6.5

2017

Uncle Howard

Self · 2017

⭐ 6.5

2015

Robert E. Fulton III Edit of Burroughs: The Movie

2015

Don't Blink - Robert Frank Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2015

⭐ 7.0

William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine

Self · 2015

2013

Coda I

Self (voice) (archive sound) · 2013

Coda II

Self (voice) (archive sound) · 2013

2012

For No Good Reason

Self (archive footage) · 2012

⭐ 6.8

The Beat Hotel

Self (archive footage) · 2012

⭐ 4.5

The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye

2012

⭐ 6.8

2011

Fix: The Ministry Movie Notable

Self · 2011

⭐ 7.3

2010

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

Self · 2010

⭐ 6.5

2009

FLicKeR

Self · 2009

⭐ 6.8

Joy Division Notable

2009

⭐ 7.6

2008

Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press

Self (archive footage) · 2008

⭐ 4.4

2007

Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road

2007

2006

Pantelia

Self · 2006

Wanderlust

Tom the Priest · 2006

⭐ 5.9

2000

Condo Painting Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2000

⭐ 10.0

1999

The Making of Drugstore Cowboy

1999

Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles

Self (archive footage) · 1999

⭐ 2.8

The Source

Self (archive footage) · 1999

⭐ 5.4

1998

The Book of Life

Preacher on Radio (voice) · 1998

⭐ 6.4

Destroy All Rational Thought

Self · 1998

⭐ 6.5

1994

Ah Pook Is Here.

Narrator · 1994

⭐ 6.2

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

Self · 1994

⭐ 4.4

Glitterbug

Self · 1994

⭐ 6.0

1993

The Junky's Christmas

Narrator · 1993

⭐ 6.8

1992

Naked Making Lunch Notable

Self · 1992

⭐ 7.3

Frequently appears with

John Giorno

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Jim Jarmusch

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Tom DiCillo

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Full filmography

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This Is Buzz

2026 ⭐ 1.0

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Nova '78

2025

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Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious

2022

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Take Your Pills

2018 ⭐ 6.5

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Uncle Howard

2017 ⭐ 6.5

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Robert E. Fulton III Edit of Burroughs: The Movie

2015

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Don't Blink - Robert Frank

2015 ⭐ 7.0

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William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine

2015

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William S. Burroughs: The Possessed

2015

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Coda I

2013

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Coda II

2013

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For No Good Reason

2012 ⭐ 6.8

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The Beat Hotel

2012 ⭐ 4.5

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The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye

2012 ⭐ 6.8

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Fix: The Ministry Movie

2011 ⭐ 7.3

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William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

2010 ⭐ 6.5

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FLicKeR

2009 ⭐ 6.8

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Joy Division

2009 ⭐ 7.6

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Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press

2008 ⭐ 4.4

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Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road

2007