William Rotsler
Born: 1926-07-03 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Died: 1997-10-08
Known For: Directing
Biography
William Rotsler was a man of many talents applied to an odd assortment of fields. In addition to his film work, he was an artist, a sculptor, an author,and a photographer--often of nudes. Within the science fiction world he is best known for his many cartoons, which he would often provide for free to SF fanzines. He was also involved in the design of the Science Fiction Writers of America Nebula Award (and also provided some of the components). He was a four-time Hugo Award winner (1975, 1979, 1996, and 1997) for Best Fan Artist. In 1998 the Southern California Institute for Fan Interests created the William Rotsler Award in his honor; it is presented for lifetime achievements by SF fan artists.
Filmography
1985
- A Night for Legends as Self - Presenter
1980
- Champagne for Breakfast ... (Still Photographer)
1975
- Girl in a Basket ... (Director)
1972
- Street of a Thousand Pleasures as Sultan with Grapes (uncredited)
1971
- The Godson ... (Editor)
- She Did What He Wanted ... (Editor)
- The Peek Freak ... (Director)
1969
- The Secret Sex Lives of Romeo and Juliet as The Prince
- The Butler Did It ... (Still Photographer)
- A Taste of Hot Lead ... (Director)
1968
- Like It Is ... (Director)
- Lila as Bearded Audience Member
- Suburban Pagans as Bill (uncredited)
- Four Kinds of Love ... (Producer)
1967
- Mondo Mod as Don - Masked Interviewee LSD User
1966
- The Notorious Daughter of Fanny Hill
- Agony of Love as The Beatnik (as Shannon Carse)
- The Girl with Hungry Eyes as Brian (as Shannon Carse)
1964
- Kiss Me Quick! ... (Still Photographer)