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Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor and comedian. 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] he 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.
- Actor, Writer, Producer
- July 21, 1951
- 1 min
- August 11, 2014
May 23, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Robin Williams, a versatile and beloved actor and comedian who starred in films like Good Will Hunting, Dead Poets Society, and Mrs. Doubtfire. Find out about his early struggles, his awards, his personal issues, and his death in 2014.
May 9, 2024 · Robin Williams (born July 21, 1951, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died August 11, 2014, Tiburon, California) 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 (1997).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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 Monday...
Jan 16, 2021 · A documentary film reveals how the actor suffered from Lewy body dementia, a neurological disease that caused his anxiety, paranoia and insomnia. It also celebrates his life, his kindness and his comedy in his final years.
- Gemma Peplow
Aug 12, 2014 · Robin Williams dies: Boisterous comedy star who was as brilliant playing for tears as laughs. 'He arrived in our lives as an alien – but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit,'...
