Robin Williams

Robin McLaurin Williams is a Comedian and actor born on July 21, 1951, in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Finally becoming one of the funniest performers in the U.S., Robin attended College of Marin and Clermont Men’s College before going to Julliard School in New York. After finishing school he started to work on TV programs such as Eight is Enough, Laugh-in, and The Richard Pryor Show. He became widely known as the alien Mork and later debuted on the Happy Days series. Williams saw that he could do well on his own, which prompted him to start his own show known as Mork& Mindy. However, this wasn’t his biggest breakthrough. His career took a turn when he made his big-screen debut in 1980, taking the lead role in Popeye, a film directed by the one Robert Altman. A string of film roles then followed over the years, where he showcased his talent and his ability in the film industry.

Career Accomplishments

As his career took off, Robin faced a number of challenges. It was reported that he developed alcohol and drug problem while he was working on Mork and Mindy, Which saw him struggle for over two decades. Despite all the personal setbacks, he did not give up. He continued with his acting career, appearing in Awakening, a hit drama with Julie Kavner and Roberto De Niro. His role in The Fisher King, a redemptive drama, where he stared as a homeless man saw him received an Oscar nomination. He also starred in the 1991 Hook, animated film Aladdin Flubber, Jumanji, and Doubtfire. While Robin Williams was best known for his thrilling humor, he was also seen to explore darker situations and characters on screen. In a 2002 film, One Hour Photo, he took up the role of a creepy photo developer and a writer of novels in the film Insomnia the same year. In 2006, Robin returned to his comic talent, featuring in the film Man of The Year in 2006 and Night at the Museum. In late 2008, Williams tried stand-up comedy known as Weapons of Self Destruction, which focused on social as well as political absurdities. He was seen to pour all his energy into his show, but health problems derailed him in 2009, causing him to undergo heart surgery. As he was recovering, he once again took up a role in the film Old Dogs alongside John Travolta.

Most Known For

Robert Williams is best known for his thrilling humor in a number of comedy movies and shows. He is particularly known for his fast-paced performance style in films such as Dead Poets Society and Good Will Hunting. Other films that he has starred in include Awakening, The Fisher King, Hook, Alladin, and Mrs. Doubtfire.