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Robin Williams
Date of Birth: 21 Jul 1951
Country: USA
Biography: Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 - August 11, 2014) was an American actor and comedian. Starting as a stand-up comedian in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the mid-1970s, he is credited with leading San Francisco's comedy renaissance. After rising to fame as Mork in the sitcom Mork & Mindy (1978-82), Williams went on to establish a career in both stand-up comedy and feature film acting. He was known for his improvisational skills. In 1998, Williams won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Dr. Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting. He also received two Primetime Emmy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four Grammy Awards throughout his career. On August 11, 2014, after a long history of depression, Williams committed suicide at his home in Paradise Cay, California. (Wikipedia)
Total Credits at Criticker: 98 (Actor), 4 (Writer)
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Find more information about Robin Williams at The Internet Movie Database
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Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction (2009) - TV Special
In this comedy special taped at DAR Constitution Hall, his first solo special in seven years, Williams covers such topics global warming, sex and politics, the state of health care in the country, drugs and more personal topics, including his recent heart surgery.
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway (2002) - TV Special
One of Robin Williams stand-up sets performed on Broadway in 2002.
Robin Williams: Live at the Met (1986) - TV Special
Robin Williams talks about being circumcised with a chainsaw.
An Evening With Robin Williams (1982) - TV Special
Stand-up comic Robin Williams performs his act in San Francisco's Great American Music Hall. (imdb)




