Bill Adler(I)
- Actor
- Producer
Bill Adler is a handsome and charming actor, who appeared with
pleasing regularity in a bunch of enjoyably trashy 70s low-budget
drive-in exploitation features. He often popped up in movies for the
prolific B-flick outfit, Crown International Pictures. Adler not only
studied his craft at the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago, but also
attended both Trinity University in Texas and Wayne State University in
Detroit. Bill made his film debut as the sleazy "Fingers" in
Jack Hill's terrific
Switchblade Sisters (1975) (aka
"Switchblade Sisters"). Other memorable roles include antagonistic drag
race champion, "Duane", in the strictly so-so
The Pom Pom Girls (1976) (Adler
did all his own stunts in this movie), the groovy "Steve" in the
pleasingly silly The Van (1977), and the
cocky "Bobby" in the immensely fun'n'funky romp,
Van Nuys Blvd. (1979). Adler had
guest spots on the TV shows,
Wonder Woman (1975),
CHiPs (1977),
Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
and Vega$ (1978). On stage, Bill
performed in Shakespeare plays and other classic dramas. Outside of
acting, Bill Adler is also a qualified voice and speech instructor.
He's the father of Luke, Brent and Shane. He now runs his own Leather Goods brand, "Will Leather Goods".