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William S. Burroughs
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When did William S. Burroughs die?
August 2, 1997
How did William S. Burroughs die?
Heart attack
How old was William S. Burroughs when he died?
83 years old
Where did William S. Burroughs die?
Lawrence, Kansas, USA
When was William S. Burroughs born?
February 5, 1914
Where was William S. Burroughs born?
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
What was William S. Burroughs's birth name?
William Seward Burroughs
How tall was William S. Burroughs?
5 feet 12 inches, or 1.82 meters
What was William S. Burroughs known for?
Taking Tiger Mountain
,
Drugstore Cowboy
,
Naked Lunch
, and
Elephant
Was William S. Burroughs married?
He was married to Ilse Herzfeld Klapper from 1937 to 1946 and Joan Vollmer.
Did William S. Burroughs have children?
Yes, 1 child,
William S. Burroughs Jr.
Did William S. Burroughs have siblings?
Yes, 1 sibling,
Mortimer Burroughs
How many awards did William S. Burroughs win?
1 award
How many award nominations did William S. Burroughs receive?
1 nomination
Known for
Drugstore Cowboy
7.2
Writer
(uncredited)
1989
Naked Lunch
6.9
Writer
1991
Elephant
7.1
Voice (text excerpts)
(archive footage, archive sound, uncredited)
2003
Taking Tiger Mountain
4.8
Writer
1983
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