★ Acting
1926 – 1997
· Newark, New Jersey, USA
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Active 1959–2026
Allen Ginsberg, born in 1926, was a pivotal figure in the Beat Generation and counterculture movements. In Guns of the Trees (1961), he embodies the spirit of rebellion and artistic freedom that defined his era. Ginsberg also appears in Tonite Let's All Make Love in London (1967), where his countercultural views resonate with the film's exploration of 1960s London. His work in these films reflects his commitment to challenging societal norms and advocating for personal expression, making him an essential voice in the conversation around cult cinema.
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Guns of the Trees
1961
★ 7.4
as Self (voice)
A depressed woman, Barbara, is on the verge of suicide while a man she meets in a church and a married couple try to convince her that life is worth living.
Career Highlights
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Filmography
140 credits
2020s
12 credits
2010s
16 credits
2019
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese
as The Oracle of Delphi
Movie
★ 7.0
2011
Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
as Self (archive footage)
Movie
★ 5.5
2000s
14 credits
2007
The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music
as Self (archive footage)
Movie
2000
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
as Self (archive footage)
Movie
★ 7.7
1990s
22 credits
1997
No More to Say & Nothing to Weep For: An Elegy for Allen Ginsberg
as Self (archive footage)
Movie
★ 1.0
1980s
22 credits
1970s
15 credits
1960s
28 credits
1950s
1 credit
Crew Credits
2020s
1 credit
2010s
1 credit
1990s
5 credits
1970s
1 credit