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Robin Williams

Robin Williams

Birthday: 1951-07-21 | Place of Birth: Chicago - Illinois - USA

Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor and stand-up comedian. Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork & Mindy (1978–1982), Williams went on to establish a successful career in both stand-up comedy and feature film acting. His film career included such acclaimed films as "The World According to Garp" (1982), Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Dead Poets Society (1989), Awakenings (1990), The Fisher King (1991), and Good Will Hunting (1997), as well as financial successes such as Popeye (1980), Hook (1991), Aladdin (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Jumanji (1995), The Birdcage (1996), Night at the Museum (2006), and Happy Feet (2006). He also appeared in the video "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times, Williams received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Good Will Hunting (1997). He also received two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and five Grammy Awards. On August 11, 2014, Williams was found unconscious at his residence and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Marin County, California, coroner's office said they believe the cause of death was asphyxiation.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2022
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

as    Self (archive footage)

2020
Robin's Wish

as    Himself (archive footage)

2014
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

as    Henry Altmann

2014
3 Still Standing

as    Himself

2014
A Merry Friggin' Christmas

as    Mitch Mitchler

2014
Boulevard

as    Nolan Mack

2014
The Face of Love

as    Roger Stillman

2014
2014
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

as    Theodore Roosevelt

2013
The Crazy Ones

as    Simon Roberts

2012
Persistence of Vision

as    Himself

2011
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored

as    Himself

2011
Happy Feet Two

as    Ramon / Lovelace (voice)

2009
Old Dogs

as    Dan

2009
World's Greatest Dad

as    Lance Clayton

2009
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

as    Theodore Roosevelt

2008
Dreams with Sharp Teeth

as    Himself

2008
Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen

as    Self (archive footage)

2007
License to Wed

as    Reverend Frank