Writing
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". Description above from the Wikipedia article William S. Burroughs, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Nova '78
Film · 2026
This Is Buzz
Film · 2026
Music, Fashion, Film
Film · 2026
Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious
Film · 2022
Take Your Pills
Film · 2018
Uncle Howard
Film · 2017
William S. Burroughs: The Possessed
Film · 2015
Don't Blink - Robert Frank
Film · 2015
Robert E. Fulton III Edit of Burroughs: The Movie
Film · 2015
William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine
Film · 2015
Coda I + Coda II
Film · 2013
Coda I
Film · 2013
Coda II
Film · 2013
For No Good Reason
Film · 2012
The Beat Hotel
Film · 2012
The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye
Film · 2012
Fix: The Ministry Movie
Film · 2011
William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
Film · 2010
FLicKeR
Film · 2009
Nova Express
Film · 2009
Joy Division
Film · 2009
Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press
Film · 2008
Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
Film · 2007
Wanderlust
Film · 2006
Pantelia
Film · 2006
The Battle for 'I Am Curious-Yellow'
Film · 2003
Condo Painting
Film · 2000
Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles
Film · 1999
The Source
Film · 1999
The Making of Drugstore Cowboy
Film · 1999
Destroy All Rational Thought
Film · 1998
The Book of Life
Film · 1998
Relics: Einstein's Brain
Film · 1994
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
Film · 1994
Glitterbug
Film · 1994
Ah Pook Is Here.
Film · 1994
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Film · 1994
The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg
Film · 1994
The Junky's Christmas
Film · 1993
Naked Making Lunch
Film · 1992
Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees
Film · 1991
William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers
Film · 1991
Thanksgiving Prayer
Film · 1991
The Black Rider
Film · 1990
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Film · 1989
Twister
Film · 1989
Drugstore Cowboy
Film · 1989
Heavy Petting
Film · 1989
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
Film · 1989
Ornette: Made in America
Film · 1986
Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson
Film · 1986
It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen
Film · 1985
The Final Academy Documents
Film · 1984
Decoder
Film · 1984
Burroughs: The Movie
Film · 1984
Pirate Tape
Film · 1983
This Song for Jack
Film · 1983
Ghost at No. 9
Film · 1982
Poetry in Motion
Film · 1982
Pirates: William Burroughs in London
Film · 1982
American Playhouse
Series · 1982
Shamans of the Blind Country
Film · 1981
Chelsea Hotel
Film · 1981
Energy and How to Get It
Film · 1981
Fried Shoes Cooked Diamonds
Film · 1979
Thot-Fal'N
Film · 1978
Underground and Emigrants
Film · 1976
Une semaine dans la vie de camarades
Film · 1976
Saturday Night Live
Series · 1975
Bill and Tony
Film · 1972
Cain's Film
Film · 1969
Witchcraft Through the Ages
Film · 1968
Chicago
Film · 1968
Poem Posters
Film · 1967
Chappaqua
Film · 1966
The Cut-Ups
Film · 1966
William Buys a Parrot
Film · 1963
Towers Open Fire
Film · 1963