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Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 - August 11, 2014) was an American actor and stand-up comedian. Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork & Mindy (1978-1982), Williams went on to establish a successful career in both stand-up comedy and feature film acting. His film career included such acclaimed films as "The World According to Garp" (1982), Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Dead Poets Society (1989), Awakenings (1990), The Fisher King (1991), and Good Will Hunting (1997), as well as financial successes such as Popeye (1980), Hook (1991), Aladdin (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Jumanji (1995), The Birdcage (1996), Night at the Museum (2006), and Happy Feet (2006). He also appeared in the video "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times, Williams received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Good Will Hunting (1997)

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Robin Williams

Born 1951-07-21 (73 years ago) in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Dead 2014-08-11 (63 years).
Height 170 centimeters.

Awards
Award Ceremony Year Awarded for
MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance (Aladdin) 1993 MTV Movie Awards 1993 Aladdin
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (The Fisher King) 49th Golden Globe Awards 1991 Fisher King
National Board of Review Award for Best Actor (Awakenings) 1990 Uppvaknanden
Grammy Award for Best Album for Children (Pecos Bill) 31st Annual Grammy Awards 1988 Pecos Bill
Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance - Variety Or Music Program (ABC Presents a Royal Gala) 40th Primetime Emmy Awards 1988 ABC Presents a Royal Gala
Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album (Good Morning Vietnam) 31st Annual Grammy Awards 1988 Good Morning Vietnam
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Good Morning, Vietnam) 45th Golden Globe Awards 1987 Good Morning, Vietnam
Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance - Variety Or Music Program (A Carol Burnett Special: Carol, Carl, Whoopi & Rob) 39th Primetime Emmy Awards 1987 A Carol Burnett Special: Carol, Carl, Whoopi & Rob
Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album (Reality… What a Concept) 22nd Annual Grammy Awards 1979 Reality… What a Concept
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy (Mork & Mindy) 36th Golden Globe Awards 1978 Mork & Mindy
Nominated for awards
Award Ceremony Year Nominated for
BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Good Morning, Vietnam) 1989 British Academy Film and Television Awards 1989 Good Morning, Vietnam
Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance - Variety Or Music Program (ABC Presents a Royal Gala) 40th Primetime Emmy Awards 1988 ABC Presents a Royal Gala
Academy Award for Best Actor (Good Morning, Vietnam) 60th Academy Awards 1987 Good Morning, Vietnam
Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance - Variety Or Music Program (A Carol Burnett Special: Carol, Carl, Whoopi & Rob) 39th Primetime Emmy Awards 1987 A Carol Burnett Special: Carol, Carl, Whoopi & Rob
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Moscow on the Hudson) 42nd Golden Globe Awards 1984 Moscow on the Hudson
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy (Mork & Mindy) 37th Golden Globe Awards 1979 Mork & Mindy
Grammy Award for Best New Artist 22nd Annual Grammy Awards 1979
Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album (Reality… What a Concept) 22nd Annual Grammy Awards 1979 Reality… What a Concept
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Mork & Mindy) 31st Primetime Emmy Awards 1979 Mork & Mindy
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy (Mork & Mindy) 36th Golden Globe Awards 1978 Mork & Mindy
Relationships
Name From To Relationship type
Susan Schneider(Gifta: 2011-10-23–2014-08-11) 2011-10-23 2014-08-11 Gifta
Marsha Garces(Gifta: 1989-04-30–2010) 1989-04-30 2010 Gifta
Valerie Velardi(Gifta: 1978-06-04–1988-12-06) 1978-06-04 1988-12-06 Gifta
Children

Cody Alan Williams, Zelda Rae Williams, Zachary Pym Williams

Parents

Laura McLaurin, Robert Fitzgerald Williams

Siblings

Robert Todd Williams, McLaurin Smith Williams

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Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 - August 11, 2014) was an American actor and stand-up comedian. Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork & Mindy (1978-1982), Williams went on to establish a successful career in both stand-up comedy and feature film acting. His film career included such acclaimed films as "The World According to Garp" (1982), Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Dead Poets Society (1989), Awakenings (1990), The Fisher King (1991), and Good Will Hunting (1997), as well as financial successes such as Popeye (1980), Hook (1991), Aladdin (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Jumanji (1995), The Birdcage (1996), Night at the Museum (2006), and Happy Feet (2006).

He also appeared in the video "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times, Williams received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Good Will Hunting (1997). He also received two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and five Grammy Awards.

On August 11, 2014, Williams was found unconscious at his residence and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Marin County, California, coroner's office said they believe the cause of death was asphyxiation.

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