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
Cast Credits
A Night For Legends
Character: Self - Presenter
MOVIE • 1985
Street of a Thousand Pleasures
Character: Sultan with Grapes (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1972
The Secret Sex Lives of Romeo and Juliet
Character: The Prince
MOVIE • 1969
Suburban Pagans
Character: Bill (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1968
Lila
Character: Bearded Audience Member
MOVIE • 1968
Mondo Mod
Character: Don - Masked Interviewee LSD User
MOVIE • 1967
Agony of Love
Character: The Beatnik (as Shannon Carse)
MOVIE • 1966
The Girl With Hungry Eyes
Character: Brian (as Shannon Carse)
MOVIE • 1966
The Notorious Daughter of Fanny Hill
Character:
MOVIE • 1966
Crew
Crew Credits
Champagne for Breakfast
Role: Still Photographer
MOVIE • 1980
Street of a Thousand Pleasures
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1972
Street of a Thousand Pleasures
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1972
Street of a Thousand Pleasures
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1972
Street of a Thousand Pleasures
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1972
She Did What He Wanted
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1971
She Did What He Wanted
Role: Cinematography
MOVIE • 1971
She Did What He Wanted
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1971
The Godson
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1971
The Godson
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1971
The Godson
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1971
The Godson
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1971
The Godson
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1971
A Taste of Hot Lead
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1969
The Butler Did It
Role: Still Photographer
MOVIE • 1969
Suburban Pagans
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1968
Suburban Pagans
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1968
Suburban Pagans
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1968
Suburban Pagans
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1968
Like It Is
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1968