Robert Williams

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

Tales of the Rat Fink

Robert Williams Mr. Bitchin'

Impact Video Magazine

The Story of Rock 'n' Roll Comics

American Artifact: The Rise of American Rock Poster Art

Tim Leary: The Art of Dying

The Treasures of Long Gone John

Carny Talk

All Movies (10)

• Robert Williams Mr. Bitchin'2013 · as Self
• The Story of Rock 'n' Roll Comics2011 · as Self
• New Brow: Contemporary Underground Art2009 · as Self
• American Artifact: The Rise of American Rock Poster Art2009 · as Self
• Tim Leary: The Art of Dying2008 · as Self
• The Treasures of Long Gone John2006
• Tales of the Rat Fink2006 · as The Outlaw (voice)
• Carny Talk1995
• Impact Video Magazine1989
• Mad Marc Rude: Blood, Ink & Needles— · as Self