What is William S. Burroughs's middle name?
Seward
What is William S. Burroughs's full name?
William Seward Burroughs
William S. Burroughs nickname(s):
William Lee
William S. Burroughs date of birth:
February 5, 1914
How old was William S. Burroughs when died?
83
Where was William S. Burroughs born?
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
When did William S. Burroughs die?
August 2, 1997
Where did William S. Burroughs die?
Lawrence, Kansas, USA
Why did William S. Burroughs die?
Heart Attack
How tall is William S. Burroughs?
6' 1" (185 cm)
William S. Burroughs body shape:
Average
What color is William S. Burroughs's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is William S. Burroughs gay or straight?
Bisexual
What is William S. Burroughs's ethnicity?
White
What is William S. Burroughs nationality?
American
Where did William S. Burroughs go to university?
Harvard University (1936), Mexico City College (1949-1952)
What is William S. Burroughs's occupation?
Novelist, short story writer, essayist, painter, spoken word performer
William S. Burroughs claim to fame:
The Naked Lunch. Primary figure of the Beat Generation.
What genre is William S. Burroughs's work?
Satire, paranoid fiction
William S. Burroughs family:
William S. Burroughs Jr. (son) (author)
Short Biography
William Seward Burroughs II (/ˈbʌroʊz/; also known by his pen name William Lee; February 5, 1914 – August 2, 1997) was an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, painter, and spoken word performer. A primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodernist author, he is considered to be "one of the most politically trenchant, culturally influential, and innovative artists of the 20th century". His influence is considered to have affected a range of popular culture as well as literature. Burroughs wrote eighteen novels and novellas, six collections of short stories and four collections of essays. Five books have been published of his interviews and correspondences. He also collaborated on projects and recordings with numerous performers and musicians, and made many appearances in films.