Robin Williams
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography:
Robin McLaurin Williams, an American actor, comedian, and improvisational genius, was born on July 21, 1951. Known for his remarkable ability to bring a wide array of memorable characters to life in both dramatic and comedic roles, he has been hailed as one of the greatest comedians of all time. Throughout his illustrious career, Williams 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' rise to fame began in the mid-1970s when he started performing stand-up comedy in San Francisco and Los Angeles. His first comedy album, Reality...What a Concept, was released in 1980. In 1978, he landed the role of the alien Mork in the popular ABC sitcom, Mork & Mindy, which ran until 1982. Following this success, Williams received his first leading film role in Popeye (1980). His talent and charisma shined through when he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Good Will Hunting (1997), and was also nominated for other prestigious roles such as in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Dead Poets Society (1989), The Fisher King (1991), and many more.
Throughout his career, Williams starred in critically acclaimed dramas like The World According to Garp (1982), Moscow on the Hudson (1984), Awakenings (1990), Patch Adams (1998), Insomnia (2002), One Hour Photo (2002), and World's Greatest Dad (2009). He also captured the hearts of audiences in beloved 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). Additionally, Williams lent his voice to memorable characters in animated films like Aladdin (1992), Robots (2005), Happy Feet (2006), and its 2011 sequel.
Tragically, on August 11, 2014, Williams was found dead at his home in Paradise Cay, California, at the age of 63. At the time of his death, he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and was battling depression, anxiety, and increasing paranoia, as revealed by his widow. His autopsy showed "diffuse Lewy body disease," and dementia with Lewy bodies was confirmed by experts, shedding light on the challenges Williams faced during his final years. Despite these struggles, Williams' incredible talent and unforgettable performances continue to be celebrated and admired by fans around the world.
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