Portrait of William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Feb 05 1914
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Death: Sat, Aug 02 1997
William S. Burroughs is 83 years old
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Poster of Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious
Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 16 2022
Poster of Take Your Pills
Take Your Pills
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Take Your Pills
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 09 2018
Poster of Don't Blink: Robert Frank
Don't Blink: Robert Frank
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Don't Blink: Robert Frank
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Apr 13 2017
Poster of Uncle Howard
Uncle Howard
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Uncle Howard
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 10 2017
Poster of Robert E. Fulton III Edit of Burroughs: The Movie
Robert E. Fulton III Edit of Burroughs: The Movie
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Robert E. Fulton III Edit of Burroughs: The Movie
as ''.
Tue, Dec 15 2015
Poster of William S. Burroughs: The Possessed
William S. Burroughs: The Possessed
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in William S. Burroughs: The Possessed
as ''.
Thu, Jan 29 2015
Poster of Coda I + Coda II
Coda I + Coda II
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Coda I + Coda II
as 'Self (archive audio)'.
Wed, Oct 09 2013
Poster of Coda I
Coda I
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Coda I
as 'Self (archive audio)'.
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of For No Good Reason
For No Good Reason
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in For No Good Reason
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of The Beat Hotel
The Beat Hotel
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in The Beat Hotel
as 'Self (archival)'.
Fri, Mar 30 2012
Poster of The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye
The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye
as ''.
Thu, Mar 08 2012
Poster of Fix: The Ministry Movie
Fix: The Ministry Movie
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Fix: The Ministry Movie
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jul 21 2011
Poster of William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of Nova Express
Nova Express
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Nova Express
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Oct 20 2009
Poster of FLicKeR
FLicKeR
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in FLicKeR
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 14 2009
Poster of Obscene
Obscene
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Obscene
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 26 2008
Poster of Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
as ''.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Pantelia
Pantelia
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Pantelia
as 'Themself'.
Tue, Oct 10 2006
Poster of Wanderlust
Wanderlust
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Wanderlust
as 'Tom the Priest'.
Wed, Jul 12 2006
Poster of The Battle for 'I Am Curious-Yellow'
The Battle for 'I Am Curious-Yellow'
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in The Battle for 'I Am Curious-Yellow'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Condo Painting
Condo Painting
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Condo Painting
as ''.
Fri, Mar 17 2000
Poster of The Making of Drugstore Cowboy
The Making of Drugstore Cowboy
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in The Making of Drugstore Cowboy
as ''.
Tue, Oct 26 1999
Poster of Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles
Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Apr 01 1999
Poster of The Source
The Source
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in The Source
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 23 1999
Poster of The Book of Life
The Book of Life
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in The Book of Life
as 'Preacher on Radio (voice)'.
Sat, Aug 22 1998
Poster of Destroy All Rational Thought
Destroy All Rational Thought
William S. Burroughs would have been no older than
83 in Destroy All Rational Thought
as 'himself'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Ah Pook Is Here.
Ah Pook Is Here.
William S. Burroughs was
80 in Ah Pook Is Here.
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Oct 01 1994
Poster of Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
William S. Burroughs was
80 in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 13 1994
Poster of Glitterbug
Glitterbug
William S. Burroughs was
80 in Glitterbug
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 05 1994
Poster of September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
William S. Burroughs was
79 in September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 25 1994
Poster of Relics: Einstein's Brain
Relics: Einstein's Brain
William S. Burroughs was
79 in Relics: Einstein's Brain
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of The Junky's Christmas
The Junky's Christmas
William S. Burroughs was
79 in The Junky's Christmas
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Apr 14 1993
Poster of Naked Making Lunch
Naked Making Lunch
William S. Burroughs was
78 in Naked Making Lunch
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Dec 29 1992
Poster of Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees
Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees
William S. Burroughs was
77 in Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees
as 'James "Hive" Maker'.
Mon, Oct 21 1991
Poster of William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers
William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers
William S. Burroughs was
76 in William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Thanksgiving Prayer
Thanksgiving Prayer
William S. Burroughs was
76 in Thanksgiving Prayer
as 'A Speaker'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Bloodhounds of Broadway
Bloodhounds of Broadway
William S. Burroughs was
75 in Bloodhounds of Broadway
as 'Butler'.
Fri, Nov 03 1989
Poster of Drugstore Cowboy
Drugstore Cowboy
William S. Burroughs was
75 in Drugstore Cowboy
as 'Tom the Priest'.
Fri, Oct 20 1989
Poster of Heavy Petting
Heavy Petting
William S. Burroughs was
75 in Heavy Petting
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of Twister
Twister
William S. Burroughs was
75 in Twister
as 'Man in Barn'.
Thu, Jun 01 1989
Poster of Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
William S. Burroughs was
74 in Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Home of the Brave
Home of the Brave
William S. Burroughs was
72 in Home of the Brave
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 27 1986
Poster of Ornette: Made in America
Ornette: Made in America
William S. Burroughs was
72 in Ornette: Made in America
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 21 1986
Poster of It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen
It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen
William S. Burroughs was
70 in It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen
as 'Mafioso'.
Fri, Feb 01 1985
Poster of The Final Academy Documents
The Final Academy Documents
William S. Burroughs was
70 in The Final Academy Documents
as ''.
Thu, Aug 16 1984
Poster of Decoder
Decoder
William S. Burroughs was
70 in Decoder
as 'Old Man'.
Sun, Feb 19 1984
Poster of Burroughs: The Movie
Burroughs: The Movie
William S. Burroughs was
70 in Burroughs: The Movie
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 10 1984
Poster of This Song for Jack
This Song for Jack
William S. Burroughs was
69 in This Song for Jack
as ''.
Sat, Oct 01 1983
Poster of Pirate Tape
Pirate Tape
William S. Burroughs was
68 in Pirate Tape
as ''.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Poetry in Motion
Poetry in Motion
William S. Burroughs was
68 in Poetry in Motion
as ''.
Fri, Sep 17 1982
Poster of Ghost at No. 9
Ghost at No. 9
William S. Burroughs was
67 in Ghost at No. 9
as ''.
Mon, Jan 11 1982
Poster of Energy and How to Get It
Energy and How to Get It
William S. Burroughs was
67 in Energy and How to Get It
as ''.
Mon, Aug 10 1981
Poster of Shamans of the Blind Country
Shamans of the Blind Country
William S. Burroughs was
67 in Shamans of the Blind Country
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Apr 11 1981
Poster of Chelsea Hotel
Chelsea Hotel
William S. Burroughs was
66 in Chelsea Hotel
as ''.
Sat, Jan 03 1981
Poster of Fried Shoes Cooked Diamonds
Fried Shoes Cooked Diamonds
William S. Burroughs was
65 in Fried Shoes Cooked Diamonds
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Oct 01 1979
Poster of Thot-Fal'N
Thot-Fal'N
William S. Burroughs was
64 in Thot-Fal'N
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jun 27 1978
Poster of Underground and Emigrants
Underground and Emigrants
William S. Burroughs was
62 in Underground and Emigrants
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 25 1976
Poster of Bill and Tony
Bill and Tony
William S. Burroughs was
58 in Bill and Tony
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Feb 07 1972
Poster of Cain's Film
Cain's Film
William S. Burroughs was
55 in Cain's Film
as ''.
Tue, Jul 29 1969
Poster of Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages
Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages
William S. Burroughs was
53 in Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Jan 03 1968
Poster of Poem Posters
Poem Posters
William S. Burroughs was
53 in Poem Posters
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 19 1967
Poster of Chappaqua
Chappaqua
William S. Burroughs was
52 in Chappaqua
as 'Opium Jones'.
Tue, Aug 30 1966
Poster of The Cut-Ups
The Cut-Ups
William S. Burroughs was
51 in The Cut-Ups
as ''.
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Towers Open Fire
Towers Open Fire
William S. Burroughs was
49 in Towers Open Fire
as ''.
Fri, Dec 27 1963
Poster of William Buys a Parrot
William Buys a Parrot
William S. Burroughs was
49 in William Buys a Parrot
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Oct 16 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
William S. Burroughs was
61+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975