Background
Linsman, William David was born on September 25, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Joseph and Thelma (Ferer) Linsman.
Linsman, William David was born on September 25, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Joseph and Thelma (Ferer) Linsman.
Student, University of California at Los Angeles, 1963-1965; Bachelor in Economics, University of California, Irvine, 1967; Master of Fine Arts in Cinema, University of Southern California, 1969.
Manager sound recording production, Universal City Studios, Los Angeles, 1969; director, producer, Station KTAR-television Prodns., Phoenix, 1969-1974; director, vice president, general manager, Swartwout Prodns., Scottsdale, Arizona, 1974-1977; president, director, Linsmanfilm, Scottsdale, since 1977. Instructor Scottsdale Community College, 1972-1979, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1974-1975, International Film Workshops, Rockport, Maine, since 1986.
Board governors Phoenix Symphony Association. Member Association Indiana Commercial Producers (director 1986-1988), National Academy television Arts and Sciences (vice president, treasurer 1969-1972), Society Motion Picture and television Engineers, Phoenix Society Visual Arts.
Married Elissa Cohen, December 31, 1969 (divorced 1979). Children: Jessica, Michelle. Married Paula Marie Panich, August 15, 1981.
1 child Ilana Panich-Linsman.