Robert Williams

Known for Acting

3/2/1943(Age 82)

Biography

Robert L. Williams, often styled Robt. Williams (born March 2, 1943), is an American painter, cartoonist, and founder of Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine. Williams was one of the group of artists who produced Zap Comix, along with other underground cartoonists, such as Robert Crumb, Rick Griffin, S. Clay Wilson, and Gilbert Shelton. His mix of California car culture, cinematic apocalypticism, and film noir helped to create a new genre of psychedelic imagery.

Known For (10 credits)

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Robert Williams Mr. Bitchin'

2013

A documentary film, delivers insight into multiple American counter-cultures by following the great American artist and underground legend Robert Williams. From Hot Rods to Punk and Metal, from LSD to the top of the art world, the influential paintings of Robert Williams defied categorization until they became their own art movement.

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The Story of Rock 'n' Roll Comics

2011

Todd Loren, whose scandalous series of unauthorized comic book biographies of rock stars enraged and sometimes charmed his subjects, provoked numerous lawsuit threats from the likes of Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses and Skid Row, and eventually led to a landmark First Amendment case, all before he was savagely murdered in 1992. Includes first hand accounts from many of the artists and writers who were inspired and exploited by Loren, along with interviews with Alice Cooper, Mojo Nixon and more.

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New Brow: Contemporary Underground Art

2009

Discover the underground artists of a new generation.

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American Artifact: The Rise of American Rock Poster Art

2009

American Artifact chronicles the rise of American rock poster art since it's birth in the'60s. Award-winning director, Merle Becker crosses the country interviewing the rock poster artists from the different eras to discover that America is currently in the midst of a 21st century "rock poster art movement", where thousands of artists around the country are doing silk screened rock poster art inspired by their local scene, the music of our time, and the spirit of our era.

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Tim Leary: The Art of Dying

2008

LSD Guru Tim Leary teaches us all to die by dying himself in what he calls his "custom death". This documentary deals with Mr. Leary's last days, all captured on camera by his own request.

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The Treasures of Long Gone John

2006

The Treasures of Long Gone John is a feature length documentary profiling eccentric art collector and independent record producer Long Gone John. He initially found success through the establishment of the retro-rock & punk record label Sympathy For The Record Industry and launched the careers of The White Stripes, Hole and Rocket From the Crypt. The film also profiles the work and reveals the private world of four high profile artists from John's immense collection of Pop and Surrealist art: Todd Schorr, Mark Ryden, Camille Rose Garcia and Robert Williams.

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Tales of the Rat Fink

2006

This is an interesting look at the Life and Times of car customizer/cartoonist Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Through the use of many graphically enhanced photographs and "talking" cars, it is a loving look at the car culture in Southern California from the Early 50's to Ed's Passing in 2001.

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Carny Talk

1995

Robert Williams, The King of Lowbrow Art tells us about the hidden history of 1950's America: Sideshow Freaks, Benzedrine, Hot Rods and Motorcycles, Lesbians, Mortuary Parties, Scuzzy Women, Clyde Rollins and The Barrel of Death, Hospital Still Borns, The Great Fecal Matter, and much, much more!

4.0

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Impact Video Magazine

1989

Counter-culture video magazine created by Stuart Shapiro, featuring Bill Hicks, Robert Williams, Public Enemy, Butthole Surfers, Survival Research Labs, and much more! Hosted by Alex Winter!

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Mad Marc Rude: Blood, Ink & Needles

Mid 1970's at 18, Marc Hoffman would take on the challenges of bringing hardcore punk to a very conservative San Diego. Also an artist, Marc's stippling technique gave him a style all his own during that era. Bands like The Misfits, Battalion of Saints, Tex and the Horseheads, The Offspring would seek him out for album cover art. Marc's abrasive personality, intimidating looks and his knack for being brutally honest gained him as many enemies as he had friends both of whom respected him and despised him, earning him the name of 'Marc Rude'. His drinking, drug use and his propensity for street fighting became a reputation that preceded him. This documentary is about the life of Mad Marc Rude as told by the people who knew him.