| Robin Williams | |
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| Born | Robin McLaurin Williams |
| July 21, 1951 | |
| Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| Died | August 11, 2014 (aged 63) |
| Paradise Cay, California | |
| Cause of death | Suicide by asphyxiation |
| Occupation | Actor, voice actor, and stand-up comedian |
| Years active | 1972–2014 |
Robin McLaurin Williams (born July 21, 1951) was 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 (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 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 (1997). He has also received two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and five Grammy Awards.
External links[]
- Robin Williams at the Internet Movie Database