William Rotsler
July 3, 1926 (98 years old) in 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.
Known For
Credits
- 1985 ·A Night For Legendsas Self - Presenter
- 1972 ·Street of a Thousand Pleasuresas Sultan with Grapes (uncredited)
- 1969 ·The Secret Sex Lives of Romeo and Julietas The Prince
- 1968 ·Suburban Pagansas Bill (uncredited)
- 1967 ·Mondo Modas Don - Masked Interviewee LSD User
- 1966 ·Agony of Loveas The Beatnik (as Shannon Carse)
- 1966 ·The Girl With Hungry Eyesas Brian (as Shannon Carse)
- 1966 ·The Notorious Daughter of Fanny Hillas