William Rotsler

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.

Known For

Street of a Thousand Pleasures

as Sultan with Grapes (uncredited)

The Secret Sex Lives of Romeo and Juliet

as The Prince

Agony of Love

as The Beatnik (as Shannon Carse)

The Notorious Daughter of Fanny Hill

Suburban Pagans

as Bill (uncredited)

The Girl With Hungry Eyes

as Brian (as Shannon Carse)

Mondo Mod

as Don - Masked Interviewee LSD User

A Night For Legends

as Self - Presenter