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Neal Cassady (1926–1968)

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Neal Cassady became the well-spring from which the Beat Generation gushed forth due to his close friendships with Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg Born on February 8, 1926 (in the back of a car, according to his own fanciful musings). Cassady -- arguably the most famous non-professional automobile driver in history -- became famous as Dean Morarity... See full bio »

Born:

in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Died:

(age 41) in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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2011 Magic Trip: Ken Kesey's Search for a Kool Place (documentary)
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2011 Magic Trip (documentary)
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2011 Love Always, Carolyn (documentary)
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2007 Speak Out (TV movie)
 
1999 American Masters (TV series documentary)
 
1997 Timothy Leary's Last Trip (documentary)
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1987 The Beat Generation: An American Dream (documentary)
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1986 What Happened to Kerouac? (documentary)
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Other Works:

"The First Third and Other Writings" (autobiography, essays and letters), City Lights Books, 1971

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2 Biographical Movies  | 1 Print Biography  | 1 Article  | See more »

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Usually referred to as "Dean Moriarty" or "Cody Pomeray" in Kerouac's (autobiographical) novels, while Allen Ginsberg referred to him as "N.C., secret hero of these poems" in his landmark "Howl" (titled by Kerouac) and other works. See more »

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Star Sign:

Aquarius