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Robert Lax

Known for

Writing

Born

November 30, 1915

Birthplace

Olean, New York, USA

Died

September 26, 2000 (aged 84)

Biography

Robert Lax was an American poet, known in particular for his association with Trappist monk and writer Thomas Merton. Another friend of his youth was the painter Ad Reinhardt.

Best known work

Siren of Atlantis
Siren of Atlantis
1949
Merton: A Film Biography
Merton: A Film Biography
1984
Middle of the Moment
Middle of the Moment
1995
Why Should I Buy A Bed When All That I Want Is Sleep?
Why Should I Buy A Bed When All That I Want Is Sleep?
1999
Robert Lax: Word & Image
Robert Lax: Word & Image
1987
Lax Readings
Lax Readings
2006

Filmography

  1. 2006

    Lax Readings

    as Self

  2. 1999

    Why Should I Buy A Bed When All That I Want Is Sleep?

  3. 1995

    Middle of the Moment

  4. 1987

    Robert Lax: Word & Image

    as Robert Lax

  5. 1984

    Merton: A Film Biography

    as Self

  6. 1949

    Siren of Atlantis

    Screenplay

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