Aleister Crowley

Known for: Acting

Born: October 11, 1875 in Warwickshire, England, UK - Died: November 30, 1947

Aleister Crowley, born Edward Alexander Crowley, was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, painter, novelist, and mountaineer. He founded the religion of Thelema, identifying himself as the prophet entrusted with guiding humanity into the Æon of Horus in the early 20th century. A prolific writer, he published widely over the course of his life.