Robin Williams
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Robin Williams

Known for
Acting
Born
July 21, 1951
Died
August 11, 2014
Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also known as
Robin McLaurin Williams

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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.

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In Catlg

4 Works in the catalog credit them.

Acting (4)

Filmography

  • Hook: Never, Never EndingFilm · 2026 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Peter Asher: Everywhere ManFilm · 2026 · as Self
  • Soccer's American DreamTV · 2026 · as Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
  • Stand-Up: The Laughing TherapyTV · 2024 · as Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
  • Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve StoryFilm · 2024 · as Self (archive footage)
  • A Life in Ten Pictures: Robin WilliamsFilm · 2023 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Commitment to LifeFilm · 2023 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother GodTV · 2023 · as Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
  • Once Upon a StudioFilm · 2023 · as Genie (voice) (archive sound)
  • Dark Side of ComedyTV · 2022 · as Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
  • The Animograph, or I Was Born in a ShoeboxFilm · 2022 · as Self (archive footage)
  • The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-UpFilm · 2022 · as Self (archive footage)
  • A Life in Ten PicturesTV · 2021 · as Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
  • History of the SitcomTV · 2021 · as Self (archive footage) - Actor · 8 episodes
  • SuperstarTV · 2021 · as Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
  • Superstar: Robin WilliamsFilm · 2021 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Return to Sweethaven: A Look Back With Robin And The AltmansFilm · 2020 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Robin's WishFilm · 2020 · as Himself (archive footage)
  • The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVUFilm · 2020 · as (archive footage)
  • Robin Williams: Come Inside My MindFilm · 2018 · as Self (voice and archive footage)
  • The Top Ten RevealedTV · 2018 · as Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
  • Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to PeopleFilm · 2016 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Robin Williams: Behind Closed DoorsFilm · 2016 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Too Hip for the Room: The Righteous Reign of Lord BuckleyFilm · 2016 · as Self
  • Absolutely AnythingFilm · 2015 · as Dennis the Dog (voice)
  • Another Take on… Mrs. DoubtfireFilm · 2015 · as Self (Archive)
  • Behind Closed Doors with Natalie MoralesTV · 2015 · as Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
  • Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close MarathonFilm · 2015 · as Self (archive footage)
  • 3 Still StandingFilm · 2014 · as Self
  • A Merry Friggin' ChristmasFilm · 2014 · as Virgil Mitchler
  • All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star StateFilm · 2014 · as Self (archive footage)
  • AltmanFilm · 2014 · as Self
  • BoulevardFilm · 2014 · as Nolan
  • Night at the Museum: Secret of the TombFilm · 2014 · as Theodore Roosevelt
  • Robin Williams - Live Across AustraliaFilm · 2014 · as Self
  • The Angriest Man in BrooklynFilm · 2014 · as Henry Altmann
  • Comic Relief ZeroFilm · 2013 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music TaleFilm · 2013 · as Self
  • Richard Pryor: Omit the LogicFilm · 2013 · as Self
  • The Big WeddingFilm · 2013 · as Father Monaghan
  • The ButlerFilm · 2013 · as Dwight H. Eisenhower
  • The Crazy OnesTV · 2013 · as Simon Roberts · 22 episodes
  • The Face of LoveFilm · 2013 · as Roger Stillman
  • Final Cut: Ladies and GentlemenFilm · 2012 · as (archive footage)
  • Inside ComedyTV · 2012 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Persistence of VisionFilm · 2012 · as Himself
  • RadiomanFilm · 2012 · as Self
  • Reflecting on a Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years LaterFilm · 2012 · as Self
  • Classic TV Bloopers UncensoredFilm · 2011 · as Mork (archive footage)
  • Happy Feet TwoFilm · 2011 · as Ramon / Lovelace (voice)
  • WilfredTV · 2011 · as Dr. Eddy · 1 episode
  • 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo DriftFilm · 2010 · as (archive footage)
  • LouieTV · 2010 · as Robin · 1 episode
  • Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)Film · 2010 · as Self
  • Alan Carr: Chatty ManTV · 2009 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Believe: The Eddie Izzard StoryFilm · 2009 · as Self
  • Monkey MischiefFilm · 2009 · as Theodore Roosevelt
  • Night at the Museum: Battle of the SmithsonianFilm · 2009 · as Theodore Roosevelt
  • Old DogsFilm · 2009 · as Dan
  • Robin Williams: Weapons of Self DestructionFilm · 2009 · as Self
  • Robin Williams: Weapons of Self DestructionFilm · 2009 · Writer
  • ShrinkFilm · 2009 · as Holden
  • SpongeBob's Truth or SquareFilm · 2009 · as Self
  • The Jay Leno ShowTV · 2009 · as Self · 1 episode
  • World's Greatest DadFilm · 2009 · as Lance Clayton
  • Comic Relief: The Greatest... and the LatestFilm · 2008 · Acting
  • Dreams with Sharp TeethFilm · 2008 · as Self
  • History of the JokeFilm · 2008 · as Self
  • Johnny Carson Celebrates ChristmasFilm · 2008 · as Self
  • Starz Inside: Ladies or GentlemenFilm · 2008 · as Self (archive footage)
  • The Bonnie Hunt ShowTV · 2008 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The Madness and Misadventures of MunchausenFilm · 2008 · as Self
  • We Are Most AmusedFilm · 2008 · as Self
  • August RushFilm · 2007 · as Maxwell "Wizard" Wallace
  • Cannes: All AccessFilm · 2007 · as Self
  • Certifiably JonathanFilm · 2007 · as Self
  • Elton 60: Live At Madison Square GardenFilm · 2007 · as Self
  • Fog City MavericksFilm · 2007 · as Self
  • License to WedFilm · 2007 · as Reverend Frank
  • Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles ProjectFilm · 2007 · as Self
  • Shrink RapTV · 2007 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The Graham Norton ShowTV · 2007 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • The Pixar StoryFilm · 2007 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Barry Sonnenfeld: The Kosher CowboyFilm · 2006 · as Self
  • Comic Relief 2006Film · 2006 · Acting
  • Everyone's HeroFilm · 2006 · as Napoleon Cross (uncredited)
  • Happy FeetFilm · 2006 · as Ramon / Lovelace (voice)
  • JoJo: The Pop PrincessFilm · 2006 · as Himself
  • Man of the YearFilm · 2006 · as Tom Dobbs
  • Night at the MuseumFilm · 2006 · as Theodore Roosevelt
  • RVFilm · 2006 · as Bob Munro
  • RV Nation: The Culture of Road WarriorsFilm · 2006 · as Self
  • RV Nation: The Culture of Road WarriorsFilm · 2006 · as Self
  • Robin Williams: A Family AffairFilm · 2006 · as Self
  • The Night ListenerFilm · 2006 · as Gabriel Noone
  • VH1 Rock HonorsTV · 2006 · as Himself · 1 episode
  • Earth to AmericaFilm · 2005 · as Self
  • Emmanuel's GiftFilm · 2005 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Mind of MenciaTV · 2005 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Nos Bastidores de HollywoodFilm · 2005 · as Self (archive footage)
  • RobotsFilm · 2005 · as Fender (voice)
  • RomanekianFilm · 2005 · as Self
  • Sit Down Comedy with David SteinbergTV · 2005 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The AristocratsFilm · 2005 · as Self
  • The Big WhiteFilm · 2005 · as Paul Barnell
  • The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonTV · 2005 · as Self · 1 episode
  • House of DFilm · 2004 · as Pappass
  • NoelFilm · 2004 · as Charlie Boyd / The Priest
  • ParkinsonTV · 2004 · as Self - Guest (archive footage) · 1 episode
  • The Final CutFilm · 2004 · as Alan W. Hakman
  • The Tour BabyFilm · 2004 · as Himself
  • Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The RutlesFilm · 2003 · as Hans Hänkie
  • Celebrities UncensoredTV · 2003 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!TV · 2003 · as Self · 4 episodes
  • Real Time with Bill MaherTV · 2003 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!Film · 2003 · as Self
  • The Ellen DeGeneres ShowTV · 2003 · as Self · 4 episodes
  • American IdolTV · 2002 · as Ivan 'Bob' Poppanoff the 'Russian Idol' · 1 episode
  • Death to SmoochyFilm · 2002 · as Rainbow Randolph
  • Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes DocumentaryFilm · 2002 · as Self
  • Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & OuttakesFilm · 2002 · as Self
  • InsomniaFilm · 2002 · as Walter Finch
  • Intimate Portrait: Pam DawberFilm · 2002 · as Self
  • Life with BonnieTV · 2002 · as Kevin Powalski · 1 episode
  • One Hour PhotoFilm · 2002 · as Seymour "Sy" Parrish
  • Robin Williams: Live on BroadwayFilm · 2002 · as Self
  • Robin Williams: Live on BroadwayFilm · 2002 · Writer
  • The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in StereoFilm · 2002 · as Self
  • A.I. Artificial IntelligenceFilm · 2001 · as Dr. Know (voice)
  • America | A Tribute to HeroesFilm · 2001 · as Self
  • Anatomy of a SceneTV · 2001 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Good Day LiveTV · 2001 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly CoolFilm · 2001 · as Self
  • Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in AnimationFilm · 2000 · as Self
  • Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji'Film · 2000 · as Self (uncredited)
  • Making Jumanji: The Realm of ImaginationFilm · 2000 · as Self / Alan Parrish
  • The Beatles RevolutionFilm · 2000 · as Self
  • Bicentennial ManFilm · 1999 · as Andrew
  • Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 YearsFilm · 1999 · Acting
  • Get Bruce!Film · 1999 · as Self
  • Jakob the LiarFilm · 1999 · as Jakob Heym
  • Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV · 1999 · as Merritt Rook · 1 episode
  • SpongeBob SquarePantsTV · 1999 · as Robin Williams · 1 episode
  • Teen Choice AwardsTV · 1999 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The Early ShowTV · 1999 · as Self · 1 episode
  • George Martin: In My LifeFilm · 1998 · as Self
  • Hollywood SquaresTV · 1998 · as Self - Panelist · 3 episodes
  • Junket WhoreFilm · 1998 · as Self
  • L.A. DoctorsTV · 1998 · as Hugo Kingsley · 1 episode
  • ParkinsonTV · 1998 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Patch AdamsFilm · 1998 · as Patch Adams
  • What Dreams May ComeFilm · 1998 · as Chris Nielsen
  • Whose Line Is It Anyway?TV · 1998 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Deconstructing HarryFilm · 1997 · as Mel
  • Fathers' DayFilm · 1997 · as Dale Putley
  • FlubberFilm · 1997 · as Professor Philip Brainard
  • Good Will HuntingFilm · 1997 · as Sean Maguire
  • Great Minds Think for ThemselvesTV · 1997 · as Genie (voice) · 13 episodes
  • The ViewTV · 1997 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Aladdin and the King of ThievesFilm · 1996 · as Genie (voice)
  • Clive Anderson All TalkTV · 1996 · as Self · 1 episode
  • HamletFilm · 1996 · as Osric
  • JackFilm · 1996 · as Jack Powell
  • Nichols and May: Take TwoFilm · 1996 · as Self
  • The BirdcageFilm · 1996 · as Armand Goldman
  • The Daily ShowTV · 1996 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • The Secret AgentFilm · 1996 · as The Professor (uncredited)
  • Aladdin on IceFilm · 1995 · as Genie (voice) (uncredited)
  • Comic Relief VIIFilm · 1995 · as Self - Host
  • JumanjiFilm · 1995 · as Alan Parrish
  • Nine MonthsFilm · 1995 · as Dr. Kosevich
  • The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American MoviesFilm · 1995 · as Self
  • To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie NewmarFilm · 1995 · as John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt (uncredited)
  • Being HumanFilm · 1994 · as Hector
  • But... SeriouslyFilm · 1994 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Comic Relief VIFilm · 1994 · as Self - Host
  • FriendsTV · 1994 · as Tomas (uncredited) · 1 episode
  • In Search of Dr. SeussFilm · 1994 · as The Father
  • In the Wild: Dolphins With Robin WilliamsFilm · 1994 · as Self
  • Inside the Actors StudioTV · 1994 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Film · 1994 · as Self (archive footage)
  • The World of Jim HensonFilm · 1994 · as Self (archive footage)
  • A Tribute to Sam KinisonFilm · 1993 · as Self
  • An Evening with Lily Tomlin and FriendsFilm · 1993 · as Self
  • Homicide: Life on the StreetTV · 1993 · as Robert Ellison · 1 episode
  • Late Night with Conan O'BrienTV · 1993 · as Self - Guest · 4 episodes
  • Late Show with David LettermanTV · 1993 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • Mrs. DoubtfireFilm · 1993 · as Daniel Hillard / Mrs. Doubtfire
  • Mrs. DoubtfireFilm · 1993 · Producer
  • Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical CelebrationFilm · 1993 · as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
  • A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-OutFilm · 1992 · as Robin Williams
  • AladdinFilm · 1992 · as Genie / Peddler (voice)
  • FernGully: The Last RainforestFilm · 1992 · as Batty Koda (voice)
  • Terry Wogan's Friday NightTV · 1992 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The Larry Sanders ShowTV · 1992 · as Robin Williams · 2 episodes
  • The Tonight Show with Jay LenoTV · 1992 · as Self · 5 episodes
  • ToysFilm · 1992 · as Leslie Zevo
  • A Wish for Wings That WorkFilm · 1991 · as Kiwi (voice) (credited as Sudy Nim)
  • Charlie RoseTV · 1991 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Dead AgainFilm · 1991 · as Cozy Carlisle
  • HookFilm · 1991 · as Peter Banning / Peter Pan
  • Rabbit Ears - The Fool and the Flying ShipFilm · 1991 · as Narrator (voice)
  • Shakes the ClownFilm · 1991 · as Mime Class Instructor
  • The Fisher KingFilm · 1991 · as Parry
  • AN EVENING WITH: FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENTFilm · 1990 · as Self
  • AwakeningsFilm · 1990 · as Malcolm Sayer
  • Cadillac ManFilm · 1990 · as Joey O'Brien
  • Comic Relief '90Film · 1990 · as Self
  • The Earth Day SpecialFilm · 1990 · as Everyman
  • Back to NeverlandFilm · 1989 · as Robin
  • Comic Relief IIIFilm · 1989 · Acting
  • Dead Poets SocietyFilm · 1989 · as John Keating
  • I'm from HollywoodFilm · 1989 · as Self
  • Saturday Night Live: 15th AnniversaryFilm · 1989 · as Self
  • The SimpsonsTV · 1989 · as Dr. J. Loren Pryor (voice) (as Doug Hill) · 1 episode
  • Whoopi Goldberg Presents: Billy ConnollyFilm · 1989 · as Himself (uncredited)
  • An All-Star Toast to the ImprovFilm · 1988 · as Self
  • Free to Be... a FamilyFilm · 1988 · as Self
  • LIVE with Kelly and MarkTV · 1988 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • Portrait of a White MarriageFilm · 1988 · as Bill Lohmer – Air Conditioning Salesman (uncredited)
  • Rabbit Ears - Pecos BillFilm · 1988 · as Narrator (voice)
  • The Adventures of Baron MunchausenFilm · 1988 · as King of the Moon
  • BiographyTV · 1987 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous InventionsFilm · 1987 · as Himself
  • Carol, Carl, Whoopi and RobinFilm · 1987 · as Self
  • Citizen SteveFilm · 1987 · as Robin Leach
  • Dear America: Letters Home from VietnamFilm · 1987 · as (voice)
  • Good Morning, VietnamFilm · 1987 · as Adrian Cronauer
  • Jonathan Winters: On the LedgeFilm · 1987 · as Self
  • Sacrée soiréeTV · 1987 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • Superstars and their MomsFilm · 1987 · as Self
  • American MastersTV · 1986 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Barbra Streisand: One VoiceFilm · 1986 · as Self - Guest Performer
  • Bob Goldthwait: Don't Watch This ShowFilm · 1986 · as Albert Einstein
  • Bridge School Benefit Concert 1986Film · 1986 · as Self
  • Club ParadiseFilm · 1986 · as Jack Moniker
  • Comic ReliefTV · 1986 · as Self - Host · 8 episodes
  • Max Headroom's Giant Christmas TurkeyFilm · 1986 · as Self
  • Robin Williams: An Evening at the MetFilm · 1986 · as Self
  • Robin Williams: An Evening at the MetFilm · 1986 · Writer
  • Seize the DayFilm · 1986 · as Tommy Wilhelm
  • Super Duper BloopersFilm · 1986 · as Self
  • The Best of Comic ReliefFilm · 1986 · as Self
  • The Best of TimesFilm · 1986 · as Jack Dundee
  • The Young Comedians All-Star ReunionFilm · 1986 · as Self
  • Richard Lewis: I'm In PainFilm · 1985 · as Self
  • Moscow on the HudsonFilm · 1984 · as Vladimir Ivanoff
  • The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic TeamFilm · 1984 · as Self - Performer
  • An Evening with Robin WilliamsFilm · 1983 · as Self
  • An Evening with Robin WilliamsFilm · 1983 · Writer
  • The SurvivorsFilm · 1983 · as Donald Quinelle
  • Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary SpecialFilm · 1982 · as Self
  • E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie VisitorsFilm · 1982 · as Self - Host
  • Faerie Tale TheatreTV · 1982 · as The Frog / Prince Robin · 1 episode
  • I Love LibertyFilm · 1982 · as Self
  • Late Night with David LettermanTV · 1982 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • Night of 100 StarsFilm · 1982 · as Self
  • The Billy Crystal Comedy HourTV · 1982 · as Himself · 1 episode
  • The Mork & Mindy / Laverne & Shirley / Fonz HourTV · 1982 · as Mork (voice) · 26 episodes
  • The Tale of the Frog PrinceFilm · 1982 · as The Frog / Prince Robin
  • The World According to GarpFilm · 1982 · as T.S. Garp
  • WoganTV · 1982 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie HallFilm · 1980 · as Self (uncredited)
  • PopeyeFilm · 1980 · as Popeye
  • Out of the BlueTV · 1979 · as Mork · 1 episode
  • Rona Barrett Looks at 1978Film · 1979 · as Self
  • Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry MarshallFilm · 1979 · as Self
  • Mork & MindyTV · 1978 · as Mork · 95 episodes
  • Mork & MindyTV · 1978 · Director · 1 episode
  • Robin Williams: Off the WallFilm · 1978 · as Self
  • Robin Williams: Off the WallFilm · 1978 · Writer
  • Sorority '62Film · 1978 · as Henry
  • Can I Do It Till I Need Glasses?Film · 1977 · as Lawyer / Man with Toothache (uncredited)
  • Eight Is EnoughTV · 1977 · as The Circuit Breakers Member · 1 episode
  • Laugh-InTV · 1977 · as Regular Performer · 6 episodes
  • The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians ShowFilm · 1977 · as Self
  • The Richard Pryor ShowTV · 1977 · as Various · 5 episodes
  • Saturday Night LiveTV · 1975 · as Self - Cameo (uncredited) · 3 episodes
  • Happy DaysTV · 1974 · as Mork · 2 episodes
  • Film '72TV · 1971 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • Great PerformancesTV · 1971 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • Sesame StreetTV · 1969 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonTV · 1962 · as Self · 9 episodes
  • Tony AwardsTV · 1956 · as Self - Presenter · 1 episode
  • The OscarsTV · 1953 · as Self · 7 episodes
  • TodayTV · 1952 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • Golden Globe AwardsTV · 1944 · as Self - Nominee · 7 episodes
  • Untitled Nathan Lane DocumentaryFilm · as Self (archive footage)

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