Robert Williams

Biography

Robert L. Williams, often styled Robt. Williams (born March 2, 1943), is an American painter, cartoonist, and founder of Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine. Williams was one of the group of artists who produced Zap Comix, along with other underground cartoonists, such as Robert Crumb, Rick Griffin, S. Clay Wilson, and Gilbert Shelton. His mix of California car culture, cinematic apocalypticism, and film noir helped to create a new genre of psychedelic imagery.

Known For

Tales of the Rat Fink

as The Outlaw (voice)

Robert Williams Mr. Bitchin'

as Self

The Story of Rock 'n' Roll Comics

as Self

Impact Video Magazine

Mad Marc Rude: Blood, Ink & Needles

as Self

The Treasures of Long Gone John

American Artifact: The Rise of American Rock Poster Art

as Self

New Brow: Contemporary Underground Art

as Self

Tim Leary: The Art of Dying

as Self

Carny Talk