Robin Williams
male
Born on July 21, 1951 (74 years old)
Passed Away on August 11, 2014
From Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known for Acting
Biography
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.
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The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
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Henry Altmann
2014
Boulevard
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Nolan Mack
2014
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
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Theodore Roosevelt
2014
A Merry Friggin' Christmas
as
Mitch Mitchler
2014
Altman
as
Self
2014
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
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Self (archive footage)
2014
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3 Still Standing
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Self
2014
Robin Williams - Live Across Australia
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Self
2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
World's Greatest Dad
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Lance Clayton
2009
Old Dogs
as
Dan
2009
Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
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Self
2009
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
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Theodore Roosevelt
2009
SpongeBob's Truth or Square
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Self
2009
Shrink
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Holden
2009
Monkey Mischief
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Theodore Roosevelt
2009
The Jay Leno Show
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Self
2009
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
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Self
2009
- 2008
We Are Most Amused
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Self
2008
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
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Self
2008
Dreams with Sharp Teeth
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Himself
2008
History of the Joke
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Self
2008
Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen
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Self (archive footage)
2008
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
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Self
2008
Comic Relief: The Greatest... and the Latest
2008
The Bonnie Hunt Show
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Self
2008
- 2007
License to Wed
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Reverend Frank
2007
August Rush
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Maxwell "Wizard" Wallace
2007
The Pixar Story
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Self (archive footage)
2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
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Self
2007
Certifiably Jonathan
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Self
2007
Elton 60: Live At Madison Square Garden
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Self
2007
Cannes: All Access
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Self
2007
Fog City Mavericks
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Self
2007
The Graham Norton Show
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Self
2007
Shrink Rap
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Self
2007
- 2006
Night at the Museum
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Theodore Roosevelt
2006
RV
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Bob Munro
2006
The Night Listener
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Gabriel Noone
2006
Happy Feet
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Ramon / Lovelace (voice)
2006
Man of the Year
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Tom Dobbs
2006
Comic Relief 2006
2006
Barry Sonnenfeld: The Kosher Cowboy
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Self
2006
JoJo: The Pop Princess
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Himself
2006
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RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors
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Self
2006
Everyone's Hero
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Napoleon Cross (uncredited)
2006
VH1 Rock Honors
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Himself
2006
- 2005
Robots
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Fender (voice)
2005
The Big White
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Paul Barnell
2005
The Aristocrats
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Self
2005
Earth to America
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Self
2005
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
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Self (archive footage)
2005
Emmanuel's Gift
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Self (archive footage)
2005
Romanekian
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Self
2005
Mind of Mencia
2005
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Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg
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Self
2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
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Self
2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
Insomnia
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Walter Finch
2002
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
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Self
2002
Death to Smoochy
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Rainbow Randolph
2002
One Hour Photo
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Seymour Parrish
2002
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The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo
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Self
2002
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Intimate Portrait: Pam Dawber
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Self
2002
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Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes
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Self
2002
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Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary
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Self
2002
Life with Bonnie
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Kevin Powalski
2002
American Idol
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Ivan 'Bob' Poppanoff the 'Russian Idol'
2002
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- 1995
- 1994
In Search of Dr. Seuss
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The Father
1994
Being Human
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Hector
1994
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But... Seriously
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Self (archive footage)
1994
In the Wild: Dolphins With Robin Williams
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Self
1994
The World of Jim Henson
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Self (archive footage)
1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
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Self (archive footage)
1994
Inside the Actors Studio
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Self
1994
Friends
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Tomas (uncredited)
1994
- 1993
- 1992
Aladdin
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Genie / Peddler (voice)
1992
Toys
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Leslie Zevo
1992
FernGully: The Last Rainforest
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Batty Koda (voice)
1992
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
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Robin Williams
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
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Self
1992
The Larry Sanders Show
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Robin Williams
1992
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Terry Wogan's Friday Night
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Self
1992
- 1991
- 1990
- 1989
- 1988
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
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King of the Moon
1988
Free to Be... a Family
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Self
1988
Portrait of a White Marriage
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Bill Lohmer – Air Conditioning Salesman (uncredited)
1988
Rabbit Ears - Pecos Bill
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Narrator (voice)
1988
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
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Self
1988
Portrait of a White Marriage
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Air Conditioning Salesman
1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
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Self - Guest
1988
- 1987
Good Morning, Vietnam
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Adrian Cronauer
1987
Citizen Steve
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Robin Leach
1987
Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge
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Self
1987
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Carol, Carl, Whoopi and Robin
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Self
1987
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Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
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Himself
1987
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
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(voice)
1987
Superstars and their Moms
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Self
1987
Biography
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Self
1987
Sacrée Soirée
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Self
1987
- 1986
The Best of Times
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Jack Dundee
1986
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
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Self
1986
Club Paradise
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Jack Moniker
1986
Seize the Day
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Tommy Wilhelm
1986
Super Duper Bloopers
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Self
1986
Bob Goldthwait: Don't Watch This Show
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Albert Einstein
1986
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
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Self
1986
Max Headroom's Giant Christmas Turkey
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Self
1986
Barbra Streisand: One Voice
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Self - Guest Performer
1986
Bridge School Benefit Concert 1986
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Self
1986
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The Best of Comic Relief
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Self
1986
American Masters
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Self
1986
Comic Relief
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Self - Host
1986
- 1985
- 1984
- 1983
- 1982
The World According to Garp
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T.S. Garp
1982
I Love Liberty
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Self
1982
The Tale of the Frog Prince
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The Frog / Prince Robin
1982
E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors
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Self - Host
1982
Night of 100 Stars
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Self
1982
Faerie Tale Theatre
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The Frog / Prince Robin
1982
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The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
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Himself
1982
The Mork & Mindy / Laverne & Shirley / Fonz Hour
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Mork (voice)
1982
Wogan
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Self
1982
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