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Robin Williams

Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Additional Credits
Born July 21, 1951Died August 11, 2014 (63 years)
Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor and comedian. Known for his improvisational skills and the wide variety of characters he created on the spur of the moment and portrayed on film, in dramas and comedies alike, he is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He 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 began performing stand-up comedy in San Francisco and Los Angeles during the mid-1970s, and released several comedy albums including Reality ... What a Concept in 1980. He rose to fame playing the alien Mork in the ABC sitcom Mork & Mindy (1978–1982). He received his first leading film role in Popeye (1980). Williams went on to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Good Will Hunting (1997). His other Oscar-nominated roles were for Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Dead Poets Society (1989), and The Fisher King (1991).

Williams starred in the critically acclaimed dramas The World According to Garp (1982), Moscow on the Hudson (1984), Dead Poets Society (1989), Awakenings (1990), Patch Adams (1998), Insomnia (2002), One Hour Photo (2002), and World's Greatest Dad (2009). He also starred in 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). He lent his voice to the animated films Aladdin (1992), Robots (2005), Happy Feet (2006), and its 2011 sequel.

Williams was found dead at his home in Paradise Cay, California, in August 2014, at the age of 63. At the time of his suicide, he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. According to his widow, Williams had experienced depression, anxiety, and increasing paranoia. His autopsy found "diffuse Lewy body disease" and Lewy body dementia professionals said his symptoms were consistent with dementia with Lewy bodies.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Deconstructing Harry
  • Death to Smoochy
  • World's Greatest Dad
  • FernGully: The Last Rainforest
  • Man of the Year
  • Shrink
  • Fathers' Day
  • The Big White
  • Noel
  • The Best of Times
  • A Merry Friggin' Christmas
  • Club Paradise
  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
  • Can I Do It 'Till I Need Glasses?

Known For

  • Good Will Hunting
  • Dead Poets Society
  • Jumanji
  • Aladdin
  • Mrs. Doubtfire
  • Good Morning, Vietnam
  • One Hour Photo
  • Insomnia
  • The Fisher King
  • Patch Adams
  • Hook
  • Bicentennial Man
  • What Dreams May Come
  • The Birdcage
  • Happy Feet
  • Awakenings
  • Flubber
  • Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
  • Jack
  • RV
  • Night at the Museum
  • Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
  • Death to Smoochy
  • World's Greatest Dad

Featured Videos

  • Lee Daniels' Robin Williams
    Lee Daniels' Robin WilliamsThe ButlerBehind the Scenes
  • Robin Williams On His Character
    Robin Williams On His CharacterThe Big WeddingBehind the Scenes
  • Insomnia Soundbites: Robin Williams-Walter Finch-Al Pacino's Character
    Insomnia Soundbites: Robin Williams-Walter Finch-Al Pacino's CharacterInsomniaInterview
  • Robin Williams On Ramon
    Robin Williams On RamonHappy Feet TwoBehind the Scenes
  • The Best Of Snl: Robin Williams
    The Best Of Snl: Robin WilliamsSaturday Night LiveScene
  • Insomnia Soundbites: Robin Williams-Walter Finch-Logjam Scene
    Insomnia Soundbites: Robin Williams-Walter Finch-Logjam SceneInsomniaInterview
  • Death To Smoochy: Robin Williams
    Death To Smoochy: Robin WilliamsDeath to SmoochyInterview
  • Death To Smoochy: Robin Williams-Describes The Film
    Death To Smoochy: Robin Williams-Describes The FilmDeath to SmoochyInterview
  • Insomnia Soundbites: Robin Williams-Walter Finch-The Film
    Insomnia Soundbites: Robin Williams-Walter Finch-The FilmInsomniaInterview

Robin Williams Filmography

2023
Once Upon a Studio · as Genie (voice) (archive Sound)
2022
Bonnie · as Dr. Malcolm Sayer
2020
2017
2015
Absolutely Anything · as Dennis The Dog (voice)
2014
2014
2014
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn · as Henry Altmann
2014
Boulevard · as Nolan Mack
2013
The Face of Love · as Roger Stillman
2013
The Crazy Ones (TV Series) · as Simon Roberts
2013
The Butler · as Dwight Eisenhower
2013
The Big Wedding · as Father Monaghan
2012
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen · as (archive Footage)
2011
Happy Feet Two · as Ramon / Lovelace (voice)
2011
Wilfred (US) (TV Series) · as Dr. Eddy
2011
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored · as Mork (archive Footage)
2010
I Am · as Cast
2010
2010
Louie (2010) (TV Series) · as Robin
2009
Old Dogs · as Dan
2009
World's Greatest Dad · as Lance Clayton
2009
Shrink · as Holden
2009
2008
2007
August Rush · as Maxwell "wizard" Wallace
2007
License to Wed · as Reverend Frank
2006
Night at the Museum · as Theodore Roosevelt
2006
2006
Happy Feet · as Ramon / Lovelace (voice)
2006
Man of the Year · as Tom Dobbs
2006
Everyone's Hero · as Napoleon Cross (uncredited)
2006
The Night Listener · as Gabriel Noone
2006
RV · as Bob Munro
2005
The Big White · as Paul Barnell
2005
Mind of Mencia (TV Series)
2005
Robots · as Fender (voice)
2005
2005
I Love the 90's Part Deux (TV Series) · as Cast
2004
Noel · as Charlie Boyd / The Priest
2004
The Final Cut · as Alan W. Hakman
2004
House of D · as Pappass
2003
Freedom: A History of Us (TV Series) · as Gen. Ulysses S. Grant
2003
2002
Life with Bonnie (TV Series) · as Kevin Powalski
2002
One Hour Photo · as Seymour Parrish
2002
American Idol (TV Series) · as Ivan 'bob' Poppanoff The 'russian Idol'
2002
Insomnia · as Walter Finch
2002
Death to Smoochy · as Rainbow Randolph
2001
A.I. Artificial Intelligence · as Dr. Know (voice)
1999
Bicentennial Man · as Andrew
1999
Jakob the Liar · as Jakob Heym
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) · as Merritt Rook
1999
1999
1998
Patch Adams · as Hunter 'patch' Adams
1998
1998
What Dreams May Come · as Chris Nielsen
1998
L. A. Doctors (TV Series) · as Hugo Kingsley
1998
1997
1997
Good Will Hunting · as Sean Maguire
1997
Flubber · as Professor Philip Brainard
1997
Fathers' Day · as Dale Putley
1997
Great Minds Think 4 Themselves (TV Series) · as Genie (voice)
1996
Hamlet · as Osric
1996
The Secret Agent · as The Professor (uncredited)
1996
1996
Jack · as Jack Powell
1996
The Truth About Cats & Dogs · as Second Radio Caller
1996
The Birdcage · as Armand Goldman
1995
Jumanji · as Alan Parrish
1995
Aladdin on Ice · as Genie (voice) (uncredited)
1995
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar · as John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt (uncredited)
1995
Nine Months · as Dr. Kosevich
1994
In Search of Dr. Seuss · as The Father
1994
Friends (TV Series) · as Tomas (uncredited)
1994
Being Human · as Hector
1993
Mrs. Doubtfire · as Daniel Hillard / Mrs. Doubtfire
1993
1993
Homicide: Life on the Street (TV Series) · as Robert Ellison
1992
Toys · as Leslie Zevo
1992
Aladdin · as Genie / Peddler (voice)
1992
1992
1991
A Wish for Wings That Work · as Kiwi (voice)
1991
Hook · as Peter Banning / Peter Pan
1991
The Fisher King · as Parry
1991
Shakes the Clown · as Mime Class Instructor
1991
Dead Again · as Cozy Carlisle
1991
1991
1991
The 63rd Annual Academy Awards · as Dr. Malcolm Sayer
1990
Awakenings · as Malcolm Sayer
1990
Cadillac Man · as Joey O'brien
1990
The Earth Day Special · as Everyman
1989
The Simpsons (TV Series) · as Dr. J. Loren Pryor (voice) (as Doug Hill)
1989
Dead Poets Society · as John Keating
1989
1988
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen · as King Of The Moon
1988
Portrait of a White Marriage · as Bill Lohmer – Air Conditioning Salesman (uncredited)
1987
Good Morning, Vietnam · as Adrian Cronauer
1987
1986
Seize the Day · as Tommy Wilhelm
1986
Club Paradise · as Jack Moniker
1986
The Best of Times · as Jack Dundee
1984
Pryor's Place (TV Series) · as Gabby
1984
Moscow on the Hudson · as Vladimir Ivanoff
1983
The Survivors · as Donald Quinelle
1982
Mork & Mindy (1982) (TV Series) · as Mork (voice)
1982
The Tale of the Frog Prince · as The Frog / Prince Robin
1982
Faerie Tale Theatre (TV Series) · as The Frog / Prince Robin
1982
1981
SCTV Network 90 (TV Series) · as Various
1980
Popeye · as Popeye
1979
Out of the Blue (TV Series) · as Mork
1978
Mork & Mindy (TV Series) · as Mork
1978
America 2Night (TV Series) · as Jason Shine
1978
1977
The Richard Pryor Show (TV Series) · as Various
1977
Laugh-In (TV Series) · as Regular Performer
1977
Can I Do It 'Till I Need Glasses? · as Lawyer / Man With Toothache (uncredited)
1977
Eight is Enough (TV Series) · as The Circuit Breakers Member
1974
Happy Days (TV Series) · as Mork
1967
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (TV Series) · as Performer - Contract Role

2025
Being Eddie · as Self - Actor & Comedian
2024
Martha · as Self
2024
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story · as Self (archive Footage)
2024
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution · as Self - Comedian
2023
2023
2023
2023
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage)
2022
Dark Side of Comedy (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage)
2022
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up · as Self (archive Footage)
2021
2021
Superstar (2021) (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage)
2021
History of the Sitcom (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage) - Actor
2021
Eye of the Storm · as Self
2020
2020
2020
The Comedy Store (TV Series) · as Robin Williams
2020
Console Wars · as Self
2020
Robin's Wish · as Himself (archive Footage)
2019
Pizza: A Love Story · as Self - Fan Of New Haven Style Pizza
2019
Lorena (TV Series) · as Self
2018
2018
The Top Ten Revealed (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage)
2017
2017
Spielberg · as Self - Segment "hook"
2017
I Am Battle Comic · as Self - Comedian
2017
The Oscars · as Self
2016
Water and Sugar · as Self
2016
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People · as Self (archive Footage)
2016
2016
Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage)
2015
The Oscars · as Self - Actor (in Memoriam)
2015
2014
2014
Altman · as Self
2014
The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self (in Memoriam Tribute)
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2013
2013
2013
The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter
2013
2013
Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net (TV Series) · as Self
2013
2012
Radioman · as Self
2012
Persistence of Vision · as Himself
2012
Sunset Strip · as Self
2012
Inside Comedy (TV Series) · as Self
2012
CBS Mornings (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2011
2011
Curiosity (TV Series) · as Self
2011
The 65th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter
2011
2011
Close Up (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee
2010
2010
2010
2010
The 82nd Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter
2010
2009
2009
2009
2009
The Jay Leno Show (TV Series) · as Self
2009
2009
The Project (2009) (TV Series) · as Self
2009
Alan Carr: Chatty Man (TV Series) · as Self
2009
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2009
=3 (TV Series) · as Self
2009
The 35th Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self - Winner & Presenter
2009
2008
Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen · as Self (archive Footage)
2008
The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV Series) · as Self
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
Pioneers of Television (TV Series) · as Self
2007
2007
2007
2007
The Pixar Story · as Self (archive Footage)
2007
2007
2007
2007 MTV Movie Awards · as Self - Presenter
2007
Shrink Rap (TV Series) · as Self
2007
2007
2007
2007
The Graham Norton Show (TV Series) · as Self
2007
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2007
2007
2006
2005
2005
Earth to America · as Self
2005
Emmanuel's Gift · as Self (archive Footage)
2005
Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
2005
2005
2005
2005
The 77th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter
2005
2005
2005
The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2005 · as Self - Cecil B. Demille Award Recipient
2005
2004
Up for Grabs · as Self
2004
TV Land Moguls (TV Series) · as Self
2004
100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time (TV Series) · as Self #13
2004
CMT Insider (TV Series) · as Self
2004
The 76th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter
2004
2004
2003
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (TV Series) · as Self
2003
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self
2003
Celebrities Uncensored (TV Series) · as Self
2003
The 75th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Recalling His Award
2003
2003
Real Time with Bill Maher (TV Series) · as Self
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self
2003
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
Tinseltown TV (TV Series) · as Self
2002
2002
Comic Relief (US) (TV Series) · as Self - Host
2002
HypaSpace (TV Series) · as Self
2002
2002
Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) · as Self
2001
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2001
2001
Good Day Live (TV Series) · as Self
2001
The 73rd Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Audience Member
2001
CMT Hot 20 Countdown (TV Series) · as Self
2001
Anatomy of a Scene (TV Series) · as Self
2000
2000
2000
2000
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Performer
2000
1999
1999
Independent Lens (TV Series) · as Self
1999
Teen Choice Awards (TV Series) · as Self
1999
The 71st Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter
1999
1999
1999
1999
Get Bruce · as Self
1999
1998
1998
1998
Junket Whore · as Self
1998
TRL (2017) (TV Series) · as Self
1998
Hollywood Squares (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist
1998
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (US) (TV Series) · as Self
1998
Comic Relief VIII · as Self - Host
1998
The 70th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Winner
1998
4th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Winner & Nominee
1998
1997
The Directors (TV Series) · as Self
1997
Movie Surfers (TV Series) · as Self
1997
The View (TV Series) · as Self
1997
Good evening, Norway! (TV Series) · as Self
1997
Leute heute (TV Series) · as Self
1996
1996
Access Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
1996
The Daily Show (TV Series) · as Self
1996
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1996
1996
VIP World (TV Series) · as Self
1996
E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series) · as Self
1996
The 68th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter
1995
Comic Relief VII · as Self - Host
1995
1995
1995
1994
The World of Jim Henson · as Self (archive Footage)
1994
Cartelera (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee
1994
Inside the Actors Studio (TV Series) · as Self
1994
1994 MTV Movie Awards · as Self - Winner & Nominee
1994
1994
Dennis Miller Live (TV Series) · as Self
1994
Comic Relief VI · as Self - Host
1994
1993
But... Seriously · as Self (archive Footage)
1993
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration · as Self(segment "monster In The Mirror")
1993
This Hour Has 22 Minutes (TV Series) · as Self
1993
Live & Kicking (TV Series) · as Self
1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1993
1993 MTV Movie Awards · as Self - Winner
1993
In the Wild (TV Series) · as Self
1993
1993
GMTV (TV Series) · as Self
1992
Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1992
A Spinal Tap Reunion · as Robin Williams
1992
Heroes of Comedy (TV Series) · as Self
1992
The Larry Sanders Show (TV Series) · as Robin Williams
1992
HBO First Look (TV Series) · as Self
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) · as Self
1992
Comic Relief V · as Self
1992
Getaway (TV Series) · as Self
1992
1992
The 64th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee
1991
Dame Edna's Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
1991
Noel's House Party (TV Series) · as Self
1991
Movie Days (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee
1991
Charlie Rose (TV Series) · as Self
1991
Maury (TV Series) · as Self
1991
1991
1990
Comic Relief IV · as Self
1990
Intimate Portrait (TV Series) · as Self
1990
The 62nd Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee
1989
1989
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Billy Connolly · as Himself (uncredited)
1989
1989
The 61st Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter
1989
Clive Anderson Talks Back (TV Series) · as Self
1988
This Morning (TV Series) · as Self
1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1988
The 60th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee & Presenter
1988
1987
Comic Relief '87 · as Self
1987
1987
Biography (TV Series) · as Self
1987
1986
One Voice · as Self - Guest Performer
1986
1986
1986
At The Movies (TV Series) · as Self
1986
The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1986
Comic Relief · as Self
1986
The 58th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Co-Host
1986
1985
1985
American Masters (TV Series) · as Self
1985
Larry King Live (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1985
The Max Headroom Show (TV Series) · as Self
1984
1983
1982
1982
Wogan (TV Series) · as Self
1982
I Love Liberty · as Self
1982
1982
Late Night With David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1981
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self
1981
An Evening At the Improv (TV Series) · as Self
1980
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall · as Self (uncredited)
1979
SAG Foundation Conversations (TV Series) · as Self
1979
1979
On Location: Martin Mull · as Self - Audience Member
1979
The 51st Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter
1979
1978
Battle of the Network Stars V · as Self - Abc Team
1978
1977
1977
Robin Williams: Comic Genius (TV Series) · as Himself (archival Footage)
1976
Live from Lincoln Center (TV Series) · as Self
1976
On Location (TV Series) · as Self
1975
Saturday Night Live (TV Series) · as Self - Host
1975
Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1973
AFI Life Achievement Award (TV Series) · as Self
1971
Film (TV Series) · as Self
1971
Parkinson (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1971
Great Performances (TV Series) · as Self
1969
Sesame Street (TV Series) · as Self
1968
60 Minutes (TV Series) · as Self - Actor (segment "spielberg")
1967
The Phil Donahue Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1966
1962
1956
Tony Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter
1955
This is Your Life (UK) (TV Series) · as Self
1954
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1954
The Early Show (TV Series) · as Self
1953
The Academy Awards (TV Series) · as Self
1952
Today (TV Series) · as Self
1944
Golden Globe Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Nominee

1999
Jakob the Liar · as Executive Producer
1993
1986
Comic Relief · as Executive Producer

1986
1978
Mork & Mindy (TV Series)

1981
An Evening At the Improv (TV Series) · as Stand-Up Material

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