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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.
Acted in 112
2020s
- 2023
- 2020
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
(archive footage)
2010s
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
Mork (archive footage)
- 2010
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
(archive footage)
2000s
- 2009
Monkey Mischief
Theodore Roosevelt
- 2008
Comic Relief: The Greatest... and the Latest
Movie
- 2007
- 2006
Comic Relief 2006
Movie
- 2005
Mind of Mencia
TV
- 2004
- 2003
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Hans Hänkie
- 2002
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
Movie
- 1998
- 1997
Great Minds Think for Themselves
Genie (voice) · 13 episodes
- 1996
- 1995
Aladdin on Ice
Genie (voice) (uncredited)
- 1994
In Search of Dr. Seuss
The Father
- 1993
- 1992
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
Robin Williams
- 1991
A Wish for Wings That Work
Kiwi (voice) (credited as Sudy Nim)
Shakes the Clown
Mime Class Instructor
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Back to Neverland
Robin
Comic Relief III
Movie
- 1988
Portrait of a White Marriage
Bill Lohmer – Air Conditioning Salesman (uncredited), Air Conditioning Salesman
- 1987
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
(voice)
- 1986
Bob Goldthwait: Don't Watch This Show
Albert Einstein
- 1984
- 1983
- 1982
The Mork & Mindy / Laverne & Shirley / Fonz Hour
Mork (voice) · 26 episodes
The Tale of the Frog Prince
The Frog / Prince Robin
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
Out of the Blue
Mork · 1 episode
- 1978
Sorority '62
Henry
- 1977
The Richard Pryor Show
Various · 5 episodes
Can I Do It Till I Need Glasses?
Lawyer / Man with Toothache (uncredited)
- 1974
Wrote 5
2000s
- 2009
Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
Writer
- 2002
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
Writer
1980s
- 1986
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
Writer
- 1983
An Evening with Robin Williams
Writer
1970s
- 1978
Robin Williams: Off the Wall
Writer
Produced 1
1990s
- 1993
Other crew 1
Directed 1
1970s
- 1978
Created 1
No release date
Robin Williams: Weapons of Self-Destruction
Creator
Appearances145
2020s
- 2026
Hook: Never, Never Ending
Self (archive footage)
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man
Self
Soccer's American Dream
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox
Self (archive footage)
- 2021
Superstar: Robin Williams
Self (archive footage)
A Life in Ten Pictures
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
- 2016
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People
Self (archive footage)
- 2015
Another Take on… Mrs. Doubtfire
Self (Archive)
Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
Self (archive footage)
- 2014
Robin Williams - Live Across Australia
Self
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
Self (archive footage)
- 2013
Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale
Self
Comic Relief Zero
Self (archive footage)
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Self
- 2012
Persistence of Vision
Himself
Reflecting on a Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years Later
Self
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
Self
SpongeBob's Truth or Square
Self
- 2008
Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen
Self (archive footage)
We Are Most Amused
Self
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
Self
Dreams with Sharp Teeth
Self
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
Self
History of the Joke
Self
- 2007
Dawn French's Boys Who Do Comedy
Self · 3 episodes
Cannes: All Access
Self
Fog City Mavericks
Self
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
Shrink Rap
Self · 1 episode
Elton 60: Live At Madison Square Garden
Self
- 2006
JoJo: The Pop Princess
Himself
RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors
Self
Barry Sonnenfeld: The Kosher Cowboy
Self
RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors
Self
Robin Williams: A Family Affair
Self
VH1 Rock Honors
Himself · 1 episode
- 2005
Earth to America
Self
Emmanuel's Gift
Self (archive footage)
Romanekian
Self
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
- 2004
The Tour Baby
Himself
- 2003
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Self
Celebrities Uncensored
Self · 1 episode
- 2002
Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary
Self
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
Self
The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo
Self
- 2001
America: A Tribute to Heroes
Self
The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool
Self
- 2000
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
Self
Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination
Self / Alan Parrish
Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji'
Self (uncredited)
1990s
- 1999
Teen Choice Awards
Self · 1 episode
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
Nichols and May: Take Two
Self
- 1995
Comic Relief VII
Self - Host
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self
- 1994
In the Wild: Dolphins With Robin Williams
Self
The World of Jim Henson
Self (archive footage)
Inside the Actors Studio
Self · 1 episode
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Self (archive footage)
Comic Relief VI
Self - Host
- 1993
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Self
An Evening with Lily Tomlin and Friends
Self
- 1992
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Self
I'm from Hollywood
Self
- 1988
Free to Be... a Family
Self
Rabbit Ears - Pecos Bill
Narrator (voice)
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
Self
- 1987
Superstars and their Moms
Self
Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge
Self
- 1986
Barbra Streisand: One Voice
Self - Guest Performer
Max Headroom's Giant Christmas Turkey
Self
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
Self
Comic Relief
Self - Host · 8 episodes
Super Duper Bloopers
Self
Bridge School Benefit Concert 1986
Self
- 1985
Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain
Self
- 1984
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
Self - Performer
- 1983
An Evening with Robin Williams
Self
- 1982
E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors
Self - Host
Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special
Self
I Love Liberty
Self
Night of 100 Stars
Self
- 1980
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
Self (uncredited)
1970s
- 1979
Rona Barrett Looks at 1978
Self
- 1978
Robin Williams: Off the Wall
Self
- 1977
The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
Self
- 1975
- 1971
1960s
- 1969
- 1962
1950s
- 1956
- 1953
- 1952
