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Known for his improvisational skills [1] [2] and the wide variety of characters he created on the spur of the moment and portrayed on film, in dramas and comedies alike, [3] [4] Williams is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time.
IMDb provides an extensive overview of the life and career of Robin Williams, the versatile actor, writer, and producer who starred in comedies and dramas. Learn about his roles, awards, trivia, photos, videos, and more.
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May 8, 2018 · Robin Williams’s August 2014 suicide was devastating to those who knew him best—and it also came at the end of a long and difficult decline, as this excerpt from New York Times culture...
May 23, 2023 · Robin Williams was an actor and comedian best known for his roles in films such as Good Will Hunting —for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor— Dead Poets Society, and...
Jun 9, 2024 · Robin Williams was an American comedian and actor known for his manic stand-up routines and his diverse film performances. He won an Academy Award for his role in Good Will Hunting. Among his other notable films were Good Morning, Vietnam; Dead Poets Society; Aladdin; Mrs. Doubtfire; and The Fisher King.
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Aug 12, 2014 · The Independent pays tribute to Robin Williams, who died in 2014 at age 63, with a career spanning TV, film and standup. He was known for his manic, fast and loud humor, as well as his dramatic roles and his generosity.
Aug 11, 2014 · Robin Williams, the comedian who evolved into the surprisingly nuanced, Academy Award-winning actor, imbuing his performances with wild inventiveness and a kind of manic energy, died on...
