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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Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queer (2024) | Director / Writer | 6 |
| 2 | Take Your Pills (2018) | Self (archive footage) | 4.3 |
| 3 | Uncle Howard (2017) | Self | 5 |
| 4 | The Wild Boys (2017) | Director / Writer | 8 |
| 5 | For No Good Reason (2012) | Self (archive footage) | - |
| 6 | Fix: The Ministry Movie (2011) | Self | 7 |
| 7 | William S. Burroughs: A Man Within (2010) | Self | - |
| 8 | Joy Division (2009) | - | - |
| 9 | FLicKeR (2009) | Self | - |
| 10 | The Source (1999) | Self (archive footage) | - |
| 11 | The Book of Life (1998) | Preacher on Radio (voice) | 6 |
| 12 | Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1994) | Self | 5.7 |
| 13 | Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees (1991) | James "Hive" Maker | 9 |
| 14 | Naked Lunch (1991) | Director / Writer | 7.4 |
| 15 | Thanksgiving Prayer (1991) | Director / Writer | 7 |
| 16 | Drugstore Cowboy (1989) | Tom the Priest | 7.7 |
| 17 | Twister (1989) | Man in Barn | 2 |
| 18 | Burroughs: The Movie (1984) | Self | 8 |
| 19 | Decoder (1984) | Old Man | - |
| 20 | The Discipline of D.E. (1982) | Director / Writer | 7 |
| 21 | William Buys a Parrot (1963) | Director / Writer | 3 |
