William Rotsler

William Rotsler

Born: July 3, 1926
Died: October 8, 1997
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.

Movies for William Rotsler...

A Night For Legends
Title: A Night For Legends
Character: Himself - Presenter
Released: December 8, 1985
Type: Movie
Putting together an awards show is a monumental task. Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Grammy, they've all had a lot of practice, and the result is a smooth-run, professional-looking program. But, the first show for each was probably a bit chaotic. This is the X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO)'s first attempt at an awards show for the adult film industry. Chaos doesn't begin to describe it. Held in a showbar in West Hollywood on Valentine's Day, 1985, XRCO awarded fifteen "Heart-Ons" to actors, actresses, screenwriters, directors, theatrical films and direct-to-videos, and another three in an all-male category. An additional five Heart-Ons, with categories like "Lascivious Lesbian" and "Orgasmic Oral" went to participants in specific scenes.
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Street of a Thousand Pleasures
Title: Street of a Thousand Pleasures
Character: Sultan with Grapes (uncredited)
Released: April 19, 1972
Type: Movie
An American scientist prevents an attempt against an oil Sheik, who, in return, opens the gates of his harem to his saviour. There, nude girls invite him to explore their bodies. Has anyone escaped from the street of a thousand pleasures?
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The Secret Sex Lives of Romeo and Juliet
Title: The Secret Sex Lives of Romeo and Juliet
Character: The Prince
Released: March 15, 1969
Type: Movie
An outrageously bawdy, sexed-up version of the world's most famous love story.
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Suburban Pagans
Title: Suburban Pagans
Character: Bill (uncredited)
Released: September 1, 1968
Type: Movie
A faux-documentary about wife swapping clubs in the L.A. area. A reporter interviews the vice cop. The first 40 minutes is a semi-sex orgy. The guys do not take off their pants as they make out with the wives. Two of the wives have a lesbian moment. Second sequence features a strip poker match involving the wives as stakes. The final part is a short plot piece about a swapping guy who is filmed and black mailed by the club's owner.
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Mondo Mod
Title: Mondo Mod
Character: Don - Masked Interviewee LSD User
Released: June 14, 1967
Type: Movie
A look at the "mod" culture of the, visiting the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, going from discotheques to dirt bike competitions, surfing, karate, go-carting, political protests and pot parties.
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Agony of Love
Title: Agony of Love
Character: The Beatnik (as Shannon Carse)
Released: December 7, 1966
Type: Movie
A bored housewife rents an apartment where she indulges in all of her sexual fantasies.
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The Girl With Hungry Eyes
Title: The Girl With Hungry Eyes
Character: Brian (as Shannon Carse)
Released: September 19, 1966
Type: Movie
Kitty and Tigercat are a lesbian couple, one obsessed with the other.
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The Notorious Daughter of Fanny Hill
Title: The Notorious Daughter of Fanny Hill
Released: January 4, 1966
Type: Movie
Kissy Hill, the daughter of a notorious madam in 19th Century London, follows in her late mother's footsteps with prositution in catering to various upper class gentlemen.