Philip Lamantia
Born
October 23, 1927
Died
March 7, 2005 (77 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
San Francisco, California, USA
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.