William Carlson may refer to:
William H. Carlson (1864–1937), American land developer and politician William S. Carlson (1905–1994), academic administrator and president of four universities William E. Carlson (1912–1999), American educator, businessman, and politician William F. Carlson (1959–2003), American military veteran and a CIA paramilitary officer Bill Carlson (footballer) (1885–1964), Australian rules footballer Bill Carlson (1934–2008), American journalist and television anchor Billy Carlson (1889–1915), American auto racer Billy Carlson (baseball) (born 2006), baseball player William Carlson (racewalker), winner of the 1500 m walk at the 1933 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
See also Bill Carson (disambiguation) William Carson (disambiguation) William Karlsson (ice hockey)