Robin Williams
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor and comedian. Known for his improvisational skills and the wide variety of characters he created on the spur of the moment and portrayed on film, in dramas and comedies alike, he is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and five Grammy Awards. Williams began performing stand-up comedy in San Francisco and Los Angeles during the mid-1970s, and released several comedy albums including Reality ... What a Concept in 1980. He rose to fame playing the alien Mork in the ABC sitcom Mork & Mindy (1978–1982). He received his first leading film role in Popeye (1980). Williams went on to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Good Will Hunting (1997). His other Oscar-nominated roles were for Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Dead Poets Society (1989), and The Fisher King (1991). Williams starred in the critically acclaimed dramas The World According to Garp (1982), Moscow on the Hudson (1984), Dead Poets Society (1989), Awakenings (1990), Patch Adams (1998), Insomnia (2002), One Hour Photo (2002), and World's Greatest Dad (2009). He also starred in family films such as Hook (1991), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Jumanji (1995), Jack (1996), Flubber (1997), RV (2006), and the Night at the Museum trilogy (2006–2014). He lent his voice to the animated films Aladdin (1992), Robots (2005), Happy Feet (2006), and its 2011 sequel. Williams was found dead at his home in Paradise Cay, California, in August 2014, at the age of 63. At the time of his suicide, he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. According to his widow, Williams had experienced depression, anxiety, and increasing paranoia. His autopsy found "diffuse Lewy body disease" and Lewy body dementia professionals said his symptoms were consistent with dementia with Lewy bodies.
Movie Credits
Return to Sweethaven: A Look Back With Robin And The Altmans
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary
Reflecting On A Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years Later
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji'
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The Mork & Mindy / Laverne & Shirley / Fonz Hour
