Timothy Leary

Timothy Leary

Born October 22, 1920 (Age: 105) Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Timothy Francis Leary was an American psychologist and writer known for advocating the exploration of the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs under controlled conditions. Leary conducted experiments under the Harvard Psilocybin Project during American legality of LSD and psilocybin, resulting in the Concord Prison Experiment and the Marsh Chapel Experiment. Leary's colleague, Richard Alpert, was fired from Harvard University on May 27, 1963 for giving psilocybin to an undergraduate student. Leary was planning to leave Harvard when his teaching contract expired in June, the following month. He was fired, for "failure to keep classroom appointments", with his pay docked on April 30. (Wikipedia)
Timothy Francis Leary was an American psychologist and writer known for advocating the exploration of the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs under controlled conditions. Leary conducted experiments under the Harvard Psilocybin Project during American legality of LSD and psilocybin, resulting in the Concord Prison Experiment and the Marsh Chapel Experiment. Leary's colleague, Richard Alpert, was fired from Harvard University on May 27, 1963 for giving psilocybin to an undergraduate student. Leary was planning to leave Harvard when his teaching contract expired in June, the following month. He was fired, for "failure to keep classroom appointments", with his pay docked on April 30. (Wikipedia)
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Filmography

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Stupor Mundi: Livre 2, Les Hommes qui mangèrent la montagne

2016 as Self (archive footage) Age: 95
There Is No Plane to Zagreb

There Is No Plane to Zagreb

2012 as Himself Age: 92
Hippies

Hippies

2007 as Self (archive footage) Age: 86
John & Yoko Bed-In

John & Yoko Bed-In

2006 as Self Age: 86
Hofmann's Potion: The Pioneers of LSD

Hofmann's Potion: The Pioneers of LSD

2002 as Self Age: 81
John & Yoko's Year of Peace

John & Yoko's Year of Peace

2000 as Self (archive footage) Age: 79
The Source

The Source

1999 as Self Age: 78
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Beyond Life: Timothy Leary Lives

1998 as himself Age: 78
Anarchy TV

Anarchy TV

1998 as Age: 77
Timothy Leary's Dead

Timothy Leary's Dead

1996 as Age: 75
Cityscrapes: Los Angeles

Cityscrapes: Los Angeles

1996 as Philip Age: 75
Energy!!! The Movie

Energy!!! The Movie

1993 as Robert Pearce Age: 72
Stuff

Stuff

1993 as Self Age: 72
Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me

Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me

1992 as Mr. Jones Age: 71
Roadside Prophets

Roadside Prophets

1992 as Salvadore Age: 71
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Silicon Valley Story

1992 as The Good Venture Capitalist Age: 71
Ted & Venus

Ted & Venus

1991 as Judge William H. Converse Age: 70
Night Visions

Night Visions

1990 as New Age Minister Age: 70
Fatal Skies

Fatal Skies

1990 as Buddy Age: 69
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Expanding Visions: An Introduction to the New Age Movement

1990 as Age: 69
Cyberpunk

Cyberpunk

1990 as Himself Age: 69
Rude Awakening

Rude Awakening

1989 as Diner at Ronnie's Age: 68
Growing Up in America

Growing Up in America

1989 as Self Age: 68
Shocker

Shocker

1989 as TV Evangelist Age: 68
Medium Rare

Medium Rare

1987 as Dr. Kyle Age: 66
Nice Dreams

Nice Dreams

1981 as Self Age: 60
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At Folsom Prison with Dr. Timothy Leary

1973 as Himself Age: 52
Bed Peace

Bed Peace

1969 as Self Age: 48
LSD: Trip to Where?

LSD: Trip to Where?

1968 as self Age: 47
The Psychedelic Experience

The Psychedelic Experience

1965 as Narrator Age: 44
You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You

You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You

1964 as Age: 44