Philip Lamantia

Known for: Acting

Born: October 22, 1927 in San Francisco, California, USA - Died: March 6, 2005

Philip Lamantia (October 23, 1927 – March 7, 2005) was an American poet, writer and lecturer. His poetry incorporated stylistic experimentation and transgressive themes, and has been regarded as surrealist and visionary, contributing to the literature of the Beat Generation.