Robin Williams

Actor, Celebrity

1951 – 2014

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Who was Robin Williams?

Robin McLaurin Williams is an American actor, voice actor, and stand-up comedian. Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork & Mindy, Williams went on to establish a successful career in both stand-up comedy and feature film acting. His film career includes such acclaimed films as Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Awakenings, The Fisher King, and Good Will Hunting, as well as financial successes such as Popeye, Hook, Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, The Birdcage, Night at the Museum, and Happy Feet. He also appeared in the video to "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin.

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times, Williams went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Good Will Hunting. He has also received two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and five Grammy Awards.

On August 11, 2014, at his home in Paradise Cay, California, Williams committed suicide by hanging. His body was cremated at Monte's Chapel of the Hills in San Anselmo, and his ashes were scattered over San Francisco Bay the next day.

Williams's death instantly became global news. The entertainment world, friends, and fans responded to his death through social and other media outlets. His wife, Susan Schneider, said: "I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken." His daughter Zelda Williams responded to his death by saying the "world is forever a little darker, less colorful and less full of laughter in his absence".

Although Williams was first recognized as a stand-up comedian and television star, he later became known for acting in film roles of substance and serious drama. He was considered a "national treasure" by many in the entertainment industry and by the public.

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Born
Jul 21, 1951
Chicago
Also known as
  • Robin McLaurin Williams
  • Sudy Nim
  • Marty Fromage
  • Ray D. Tutto
  • Robin McLaurim Williams
  • Robin Willaims
Parents
Siblings
Spouses
Children
Profession
Education
  • Juilliard School
    (1973 - 1976)
  • Detroit Country Day School
  • Redwood High School
  • Claremont McKenna College
  • College of Marin
Lived in
  • Bloomfield Hills
  • San Francisco
Died
Aug 11, 2014
California

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

Modified by Soulwriter
on November 09, 2021

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