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Robin Williams
Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor and comedian. He is renowned for his impressive improvisational skills and the array of idiosyncratic characters he portrayed, making him one of the most cherished comedians of all times. His rich creative talents earned him an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, five Grammy Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards among others. Williams cemented his acting career in acclaimed dramas like 'Good Will Hunting', 'The Fisher King', 'Dead Poets Society' and 'Good Morning, Vietnam'. He was also a beloved figure in family entertainments flicks such as 'Hook', 'Jumanji', and 'Mrs. Doubtfire', not to mention his unforgettable voice roles in animated films like 'Aladdin' and 'Happy Feet'. He began his career doing stand-up comedy in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the 1970s. He first captured the public eye as an alien named Mork in the TV series Mork & Mindy.
Throughout his life, Williams battled with severe depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and was finally diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease shortly before his death. In 2014, he ended his life in his Paradise Cay home in California, after a long struggle with his mental health. After an autopsy, it was revealed that Williams was suffering from 'diffuse Lewy body dementia'. Despite his personal struggles, Williams' impact on comedy and acting remains substantial. With his electric on-stage energy, in-depth dramatic acting, and caring spirit off-stage, he enriched American film and television while becoming a cherished figure worldwide.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Robin McLaurin Williams
Born: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Citizenship: United States of America
Birthday: July 21, 1951
Occupations: Actor, Comedian
Years Active: 1976-2014
Children: 3
Spouses: Valerie Velardi, Marsha Garces, Susan Schneider
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Awards and Nominations Received by Robin Williams
Explore the awards, honors, and nominations Robin Williams has earned across their acting career. From prestigious wins to critical acclaim, see how their talent has been recognized by the film industry and major award bodies.
Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor)
Good Will HuntingMovies Featuring Robin Williams
Man of the Year
Insomnia
Patch Adams
Happy Feet
Robin's Wish
The Birdcage
Happy Feet Two
Good Will Hunting
The Night Listener
Moscow on the Hudson
Lee Daniels' The Butler
FernGully: The Last Rainforest
Awakenings
Popeye
Death to Smoochy
One Hour Photo
Hook
Toys
The Final Cut
Old Dogs
Flubber
Fathers' Day
Jack
Cadillac Man
The World According to Garp
The Best of Times
Being Human
Dead Poets Society
The Big White
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
House of D
What Dreams May Come
The Fisher King
Bicentennial Man
RV
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
Good Morning, Vietnam
License to Wed
Jumanji
Mrs. Doubtfire
Jakob the Liar
Boulevard
Nine Months
Club Paradise
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Reflecting On A Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years Later
Persistence of Vision
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
Kelly Clarkson’s Cautionary Christmas Music Tale
And the Oscar Goes To…
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
Altman
Radioman
3 Still Standing
The Butler
Comic Relief Zero
Robin Williams, A Comedy Genius
Robin Williams Remembered
Robin Williams: Behind Closed Doors
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
Richard Pryor: I Ain’t Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
The Rutles 2: Can’t Buy Me Lunch
Romanekian
Earth to America
Comic Relief 2006
Certifiably Jonathan
Fog City Mavericks
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
Cannes: All Access
Elton 60: Live At Madison Square Garden
The Pixar Story
Rabbit Ears - The Fool and the Flying Ship
Shakes the Clown
A Wish for Wings That Work
Night of 100 Stars
Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake
The Tale of the Frog Prince
The Survivors
Richard Lewis: I’m In Pain
The Earth Day Special
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
I Love Liberty
An Evening with Robin Williams
Bob Goldthwait: Don’t Watch This Show
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
Max Headroom’s Giant Christmas Turkey
Citizen Steve
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
Rabbit Ears - Pecos Bill
Back to Neverland
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors
Super Duper Bloopers
Barbra Streisand: One Voice
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
Seize the Day
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
Portrait of a White Marriage
Free to Be… a Family
I’m from Hollywood
Whoopi Goldberg Presents: Billy Connolly
History of the Sitcom
Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry
The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors
Super Duper Bloopers
Barbra Streisand: One Voice
Portrait of a White Marriage
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
Free to Be… a Family
I’m from Hollywood
Whoopi Goldberg Presents: Billy Connolly
In Search of Dr. Seuss
Seize the Day
The World of Jim Henson
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Aladdin on Ice
But… Seriously
Can I Do It Till I Need Glasses?
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
History of the Joke
Aladdin
Nichols and May: Take Two
Robin Williams: Off the Wall
Robin Williams - Live At The Roxy
Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
SpongeBob’s Truth or Square
George Martin: In My Life
Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen
Junket Whore
Career Timeline
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2022
Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry
Self (archive footage)
The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox
Self (archive footage)
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
Self (archive footage)
2020
Robin's Wish
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
(archive footage)
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
(archive footage)
2016
Robin Williams: Behind Closed Doors
Self (archive footage)
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People
Self
2014
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
And the Oscar Goes To…
Self (archive footage)
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
Self (archive footage)
Altman
Self
3 Still Standing
Self
Robin Williams, A Comedy Genius
Himself (archive footage)
Robin Williams Remembered
Self
2013
Lee Daniels' The Butler
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Self
Kelly Clarkson’s Cautionary Christmas Music Tale
Self
The Butler
Dwight Eisenhower
Comic Relief Zero
Self (archive footage)
2012
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
(archive footage)
Reflecting On A Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years Later
Self
Persistence of Vision
Himself
Radioman
Self
2008
History of the Joke
Self
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
Self
Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen
Self (archive footage)
2007
License to Wed
Certifiably Jonathan
Self
Fog City Mavericks
Self
Cannes: All Access
Self
Elton 60: Live At Madison Square Garden
Self
The Pixar Story
Self (archive footage)
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
1995
Jumanji
Nine Months
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self
Aladdin on Ice
Genie (voice) (uncredited)
1994
Being Human
In Search of Dr. Seuss
The Father
The World of Jim Henson
Self (archive footage)
But… Seriously
Self (archive footage)
1992
FernGully: The Last Rainforest
Toys
Aladdin
Genie / Peddler (voice)
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
Robin Williams
1991
Hook
The Fisher King
Rabbit Ears - The Fool and the Flying Ship
Narrator (voice)
Shakes the Clown
Mime Class Instructor
A Wish for Wings That Work
Kiwi (voice)
1989
Dead Poets Society
Back to Neverland
Robin
I’m from Hollywood
Self
Whoopi Goldberg Presents: Billy Connolly
Himself (uncredited)
I’m from Hollywood
Self
Whoopi Goldberg Presents: Billy Connolly
Himself (uncredited)
1988
Good Morning, Vietnam
Rabbit Ears - Pecos Bill
Narrator (voice)
Portrait of a White Marriage
Bill Lohmer – Air Conditioning Salesman (uncredited)
Free to Be… a Family
Self
Portrait of a White Marriage
Bill Lohmer – Air Conditioning Salesman (uncredited)
Free to Be… a Family
Self
1987
Citizen Steve
Robin Leach
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
(voice)
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
Himself
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
Himself
1986
The Best of Times
Club Paradise
Bob Goldthwait: Don’t Watch This Show
Albert Einstein
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
Self
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
Self
Max Headroom’s Giant Christmas Turkey
Self
Super Duper Bloopers
Self
Barbra Streisand: One Voice
Self - Guest Performer
Seize the Day
Tommy Wilhelm
Super Duper Bloopers
Self
Barbra Streisand: One Voice
Self - Guest Performer
Seize the Day
Tommy Wilhelm
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