William S. Burroughs

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Characters played by William S. Burroughs

Tom the Priest — Drugstore Cowboy (1989)

An elderly, drug-addicted priest whom Bob recognizes from his childhood days as an altar boy. Bob encounters him at the methadone clinic and later gives him a package of drugs provided by Dianne, from which Tom accepts only a bottle of Dilaudid.

Man in Barn — Twister (1989)

An unnamed farm owner who purchased the property from the mother. He tells the family about a man named Jim and suggests the mother may have relocated to Ireland, directly motivating their cross-country search.

Career Overview

William S. Burroughs has 97 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Signature works include Queer, Naked Lunch, The Wild Boys. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Writing
Gender
male
Known Credits
97
Birth Date
1914-02-05
Birth Place
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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