Robin Williams

Robin Williams

Known for: Acting

Born: July 21, 1951

Died: August 11, 2014

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…

Known for

The Fisher King
The Fisher King
1991
Dead Poets Society
Dead Poets Society
1989
Cadillac Man
Cadillac Man
1990
Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire
1993
Good Morning, Vietnam
Good Morning, Vietnam
1987
Bicentennial Man
Bicentennial Man
1999
Jakob the Liar
Jakob the Liar
1999
Patch Adams
Patch Adams
1998
World's Greatest Dad
World's Greatest Dad
2009
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway
2002
The Birdcage
The Birdcage
1996
Popeye
Popeye
1980
The Final Cut
The Final Cut
2004
The Best of Times
The Best of Times
1986
An Evening with Robin Williams
An Evening with Robin Williams
1983
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
1986
The World According to Garp
The World According to Garp
1982
Moscow on the Hudson
Moscow on the Hudson
1984
Toys
Toys
1992
Jack
Jack
1996
Jumanji
Jumanji
1995
What Dreams May Come
What Dreams May Come
1998
Death to Smoochy
Death to Smoochy
2002
RV
RV
2006
Club Paradise
Club Paradise
1986
Flubber
Flubber
1997
The Night Listener
The Night Listener
2006
Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
2009
One Hour Photo
One Hour Photo
2002
Fathers' Day
Fathers' Day
1997
The Big White
The Big White
2005
Man of the Year
Man of the Year
2006
The Survivors
The Survivors
1983
Being Human
Being Human
1994
Seize the Day
Seize the Day
1986
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
2014
Boulevard
Boulevard
2014
Super Duper Bloopers
Super Duper Bloopers
1986
In the Wild: Dolphins With Robin Williams
In the Wild: Dolphins With Robin Williams
1994
Superstar: Robin Williams
Superstar: Robin Williams
2021
The Tale of the Frog Prince
The Tale of the Frog Prince
1982
E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors
E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors
1982
Rabbit Ears - The Fool and the Flying Ship
1991
Robin Williams: Off the Wall
Robin Williams: Off the Wall
1978
Rabbit Ears - Pecos Bill
Rabbit Ears - Pecos Bill
1988
Robin's Wish
Robin's Wish
2020
Comic Relief '90
1990
The Best of Comic Relief
1986
A Life in Ten Pictures: Robin Williams
A Life in Ten Pictures: Robin Williams
2023
Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes
2002
Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary
Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary
2002
Robin Williams - Live Across Australia
Robin Williams - Live Across Australia
2014
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
2018
Robin Williams: A Family Affair
Robin Williams: A Family Affair
2006
Insomnia
Insomnia
2002
Hook
Hook
1991
Good Will Hunting
Good Will Hunting
1997
Aladdin
Aladdin
1992
Awakenings
Awakenings
1990
Old Dogs
Old Dogs
2009
Happy Feet
Happy Feet
2006
Return to Sweethaven: A Look Back With Robin And The Altmans
2020
Happy Feet Two
Happy Feet Two
2011
Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
1999
Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge
Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge
1987
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
2014
An Evening with Lily Tomlin and Friends
An Evening with Lily Tomlin and Friends
1993
Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain
Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain
1985
Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination
Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination
2000
Emmanuel's Gift
Emmanuel's Gift
2005
Romanekian
Romanekian
2005
Max Headroom's Giant Christmas Turkey
Max Headroom's Giant Christmas Turkey
1986
RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors
RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors
2006
Another Take on… Mrs. Doubtfire
Another Take on… Mrs. Doubtfire
2015
License to Wed
License to Wed
2007
Comic Relief 2006
Comic Relief 2006
2006
Sorority '62
1978
The Face of Love
The Face of Love
2013
Rona Barrett Looks at 1978
Rona Barrett Looks at 1978
1979
Comic Relief III
Comic Relief III
1989
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
1993
Comic Relief Zero
Comic Relief Zero
2013
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
2008
The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
1977
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
1980
Whoopi Goldberg Presents: Billy Connolly
1989
Elton 60: Live At Madison Square Garden
Elton 60: Live At Madison Square Garden
2007
Robin Williams: Behind Closed Doors
2016
Barry Sonnenfeld: The Kosher Cowboy
Barry Sonnenfeld: The Kosher Cowboy
2006
Barbra Streisand: One Voice
Barbra Streisand: One Voice
1986
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
1988
Aladdin and the King of Thieves
Aladdin and the King of Thieves
1996
Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special
Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special
1982
Comic Relief VII
Comic Relief VII
1995
Comic Relief VI
Comic Relief VI
1994
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
2011
House of D
House of D
2004
FernGully: The Last Rainforest
FernGully: The Last Rainforest
1992
Carol, Carl, Whoopi and Robin
1987
Back to Neverland
Back to Neverland
1989
Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen
Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen
2008
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
1987
Dreams with Sharp Teeth
Dreams with Sharp Teeth
2008
Certifiably Jonathan
Certifiably Jonathan
2007
Intimate Portrait: Pam Dawber
2002
Reflecting On A Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years Later
Reflecting On A Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years Later
2012
Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji'
Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji'
2000
Comic Relief: The Greatest... and the Latest
Comic Relief: The Greatest... and the Latest
2008
August Rush
August Rush
2007
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2009
George Martin: In My Life
1998
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
2005
Persistence of Vision
Persistence of Vision
2012
The Tour Baby
The Tour Baby
2004
AN EVENING WITH: FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT
1990
Monkey Mischief
Monkey Mischief
2009
Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story
Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story
2009
Nine Months
Nine Months
1995
Dead Again
Dead Again
1991
In Search of Dr. Seuss
In Search of Dr. Seuss
1994
JoJo: The Pop Princess
JoJo: The Pop Princess
2006
Fog City Mavericks
Fog City Mavericks
2007
Superstars and their Moms
Superstars and their Moms
1987
The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool
The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool
2001
Robots
Robots
2005
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
2022
But... Seriously
1994
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
2014
A Wish for Wings That Work
A Wish for Wings That Work
1991
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
2001
Night at the Museum
Night at the Museum
2006
Shakes the Clown
Shakes the Clown
1991
Citizen Steve
Citizen Steve
1987
A Merry Friggin' Christmas
A Merry Friggin' Christmas
2014
I'm from Hollywood
I'm from Hollywood
1989
Bob Goldthwait: Don't Watch This Show
Bob Goldthwait: Don't Watch This Show
1986
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People
2016
The Secret Agent
The Secret Agent
1996
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man
2026
Noel
Noel
2004
Bridge School Benefit Concert 1986
Bridge School Benefit Concert 1986
1986
RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors
RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors
2006
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
1986
Nichols and May: Take Two
Nichols and May: Take Two
1996
Untitled Nathan Lane Documentary
 
Hamlet
Hamlet
1996
Altman
Altman
2014
Aladdin on Ice
Aladdin on Ice
1995
The Big Wedding
The Big Wedding
2013
Absolutely Anything
Absolutely Anything
2015
Shrink
Shrink
2009
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
2013
Cannes: All Access
Cannes: All Access
2007
The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo
2002
Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale
Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale
2013
3 Still Standing
2014
Deconstructing Harry
Deconstructing Harry
1997
Free to Be... a Family
Free to Be... a Family
1988
History of the Joke
History of the Joke
2008
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
1992
Portrait of a White Marriage
Portrait of a White Marriage
1988
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
2008
Commitment to Life
Commitment to Life
2023
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1988
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
2010
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007
The Butler
The Butler
2013
SpongeBob's Truth or Square
SpongeBob's Truth or Square
2009
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
2024
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
1987
We Are Most Amused
We Are Most Amused
2008
Junket Whore
Junket Whore
1998
Earth to America
Earth to America
2005
Can I Do It Till I Need Glasses?
Can I Do It Till I Need Glasses?
1977
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
2003
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
2003
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
2020
Radioman
Radioman
2012
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
2000
The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox
The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox
2022
Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall
1979
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984
Everyone's Hero
Everyone's Hero
2006
The Beatles Revolution
2000
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
2015
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
I Love Liberty
I Love Liberty
1982
Get Bruce!
Get Bruce!
1999
The Earth Day Special
The Earth Day Special
1990
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
2010
America | A Tribute to Heroes
America | A Tribute to Heroes
2001
The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
1994
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story
2007
Once Upon a Studio
Once Upon a Studio
2023
The Aristocrats
The Aristocrats
2005
Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
1982
Inside the Actors Studio
Inside the Actors Studio
1994
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
1996
Friends
Friends
1994
Life with Bonnie
Life with Bonnie
2002
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Today
Today
1952
The View
The View
1997
The Early Show
The Early Show
1999
Mind of Mencia
Mind of Mencia
2005
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Mork & Mindy
Mork & Mindy
1978
Happy Days
Happy Days
1974
The Richard Pryor Show
The Richard Pryor Show
1977
Inside Comedy
Inside Comedy
2012
American Idol
American Idol
2002
Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982
The Jay Leno Show
The Jay Leno Show
2009
Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
American Masters
American Masters
1986
Celebrities Uncensored
Celebrities Uncensored
2003
Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg
2005
Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue
1979
The Top Ten Revealed
The Top Ten Revealed
2018
VH1 Rock Honors
VH1 Rock Honors
2006
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
2009
Clive Anderson All Talk
1996
The Oscars
The Oscars
1953
Good Day Live
2001
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982
The Mork & Mindy / Laverne & Shirley / Fonz Hour
The Mork & Mindy / Laverne & Shirley / Fonz Hour
1982
The Crazy Ones
The Crazy Ones
2013
The Bonnie Hunt Show
The Bonnie Hunt Show
2008
Laugh-In
1977
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975
L.A. Doctors
L.A. Doctors
1998
The Larry Sanders Show
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
Louie
Louie
2010
Wilfred
Wilfred
2011
Eight Is Enough
Eight Is Enough
1977
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
1998
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999
The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
2007
Superstar
Superstar
2021
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Great Minds Think for Themselves
Great Minds Think for Themselves
1997
Dark Side of Comedy
Dark Side of Comedy
2022
Wogan
Wogan
1982
Terry Wogan's Friday Night
1992
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
1989
Sesame Street
Sesame Street
1969
Teen Choice Awards
Teen Choice Awards
1999
Shrink Rap
Shrink Rap
2007
Comic Relief
Comic Relief
1986
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
2023
Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
2003
Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales
Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales
2015
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
1998
Anatomy of a Scene
2001
Charlie Rose
Charlie Rose
1991
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
1944
Parkinson
Parkinson
1998
Great Performances
Great Performances
1971
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
2024
Biography
Biography
1987
History of the Sitcom
History of the Sitcom
2021
Sacrée soirée
Sacrée soirée
1987
Tony Awards
Tony Awards
1956
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
Late Night with David Letterman
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
Soccer's American Dream
Soccer's American Dream
2026