Birthday
1951-07-21Place of Birth
Chicago - Illinois - USABiography
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.Free Trial Channels
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The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
2022
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as Self (archive footage)
2022All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
2014
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as Self (archive footage)
2014Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
2014
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as Theodore Roosevelt
2014Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale
2013
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as
2013Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
2010
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as
2010Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
2010
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as
2010Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
2009
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as Himself
2009Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2009
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as Theodore Roosevelt
2009Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen
2008
7.3
as Self (archive footage)
2008
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