William Rotsler
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- July 3, 1926
- Died
- October 8, 1997
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
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
A Night for Legends 1985
as Self - Presenter
Champagne for Breakfast 1980
Still Photographer
Girl in a Basket 1975
Director
Street of a Thousand Pleasures 1972
as Sultan with Grapes (uncredited), Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Writer
She Did What He Wanted 1971
Editor, Cinematography, Director
The Peek Freak 1971
Director
The Godson 1971
Editor, Producer, Director of Photography, Director, Writer
A Taste of Hot Lead 1969
Director
The Secret Sex Lives of Romeo and Juliet 1969
as The Prince
The Butler Did It 1969
Still Photographer
Suburban Pagans 1968
as Bill (uncredited), Editor, Producer, Writer, Director
Like It Is 1968
Director, Writer, Director of Photography
Lila 1968
as Bearded Audience Member, Director
Four Kinds of Love 1968
Producer, Director, Writer
Mondo Mod 1967
as Don - Masked Interviewee LSD User
Agony of Love 1966
as The Beatnik, Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
The Girl with Hungry Eyes 1966
as Brian, Director, Producer, Editor, Writer
The Notorious Daughter of Fanny Hill 1966
Actor
Kiss Me Quick! 1964
Still Photographer
Credits from TMDB.