Robin Williams American Actor (1951–2014)
Robin Williams · stand-up comedian and television actor · American
Known for
Biography
Born on 21 July 1951 in Chicago, Robin Williams was an American actor. Robin Williams died on 11 August 2014 at the age of 63. He was recognised as Peter Pan in Hook (1991).
His first listed screen credit dates to 1974, with Happy Days. The list below counts 75 films and 5 TV series from 1974 to 2015. He is credited as Dan Rayburn in Old Dogs (2009), Dale Putley in Fathers' Day (1997) and Jack Powell in Jack (1996). The last title released in his lifetime is The Angriest Man in Brooklyn, from 2014.
Robin Williams is also credited on one album, A Night at the Met (1986). He has released music through Columbia Records.
Robin Williams won 23 awards and received 31 nominations on record. His first award on record is Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy in 1979 for Mork & Mindy. Disney Legends in 2009 is the latest win listed.
Filmography
80 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Altman | Film | |
| 2014 | A Merry Friggin' Christmas | Film | |
| 2014 | Boulevard | Film | |
| 2014 | Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb | Film | |
| 2014 | Robin Williams Remembered | Film | |
| 2014 | The Angriest Man in Brooklyn | Film | |
| 2013 | Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic | Film | |
| 2013 | The Big Wedding | Film | |
| 2013 | The Butler | Dwight D. Eisenhower | Film |
| 2013– | The Crazy Ones | TV series | |
| 2013 | The Face of Love | Film | |
| 2011 | Stage Left | Film | |
| 2010 | Waking Sleeping Beauty | Film | |
| 2009 | Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian | Theodore Roosevelt | Film |
| 2009 | Old Dogs | Dan Rayburn | Film |
Show all 80 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Shrink | Film | |
| 2009 | World's Greatest Dad | Film | |
| 2008 | Dreams with Sharp Teeth | Film | |
| 2007 | August Rush | Film | |
| 2007 | Certifiably Jonathan | Film | |
| 2007 | License to Wed | Film | |
| 2006 | Man of the Year | Film | |
| 2006 | Night at the Museum | Theodore Roosevelt | Film |
| 2006 | RV | Film | |
| 2006 | The Night Listener | Film | |
| 2006 | Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him)? | Film | |
| 2005 | The Aristocrats | Film | |
| 2005 | The Big White | Film | |
| 2004 | House of D | Film | |
| 2004 | Noel | Film | |
| 2004 | The Final Cut | Film | |
| 2002 | Death to Smoochy | Film | |
| 2002 | Insomnia | Film | |
| 2002 | One Hour Photo | Film | |
| 2001 | A.I. Artificial Intelligence | Film | |
| 1999 | Bicentennial Man | Andrew Martin | Film |
| 1999 | Jakob the Liar | Jakob Heym | Film |
| 1998 | Junket Whore | Film | |
| 1998 | Patch Adams | Patch Adams | Film |
| 1998 | What Dreams May Come | Film | |
| 1997 | Deconstructing Harry | Film | |
| 1997 | Fathers' Day | Dale Putley | Film |
| 1997 | Flubber | Philip Brainard | Film |
| 1997 | Good Will Hunting | Sean Maguire | Film |
| 1996 | Hamlet | Osric | Film |
| 1996 | Jack | Jack Powell | Film |
| 1996 | The Birdcage | Armand Goldman | Film |
| 1996 | The Secret Agent | Film | |
| 1995 | Jumanji | Alan Parrish | Film |
| 1995 | Nine Months | Film | |
| 1995 | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar | Film | |
| 1994 | Being Human | Film | |
| 1993 | Mrs. Doubtfire | Film | |
| 1992 | Toys | Film | |
| 1991 | Dead Again | Film | |
| 1991 | Hook | Peter Pan | Film |
| 1991 | Shakes the Clown | Film | |
| 1991 | The Fisher King | Film | |
| 1990 | Awakenings | Film | |
| 1990 | Cadillac Man | Film | |
| 1989 | Dead Poets Society | John Keating | Film |
| 1989 | I'm from Hollywood | Film | |
| 1988 | Portrait of a White Marriage | Film | |
| 1988 | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen | Film | |
| 1987 | Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam | Film | |
| 1987 | Good Morning, Vietnam | Adrian Cronauer | Film |
| 1986 | Club Paradise | Jack Moniker | Film |
| 1986 | Seize the Day | Film | |
| 1986 | The Best of Times | Film | |
| 1984 | Moscow on the Hudson | Film | |
| 1984–1995 | Rabbit Ears Productions | TV series | |
| 1983 | The Survivors | Film | |
| 1982– | Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour | TV series | |
| 1982 | The World According to Garp | Film | |
| 1980 | Popeye | Popeye | Film |
| 1978– | Mork & Mindy | Mork | TV series |
| 1977 | Can I Do It... 'Til I Need Glasses? | lawyer | Film |
| 1977 | The Prince and the Pauper | Film | |
| 1974–1984 | Happy Days | TV series | |
| Back to Neverland | Film |
Awards and nominations
23 won, 31 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Disney Legends | Won | |
| 2005 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | Won | |
| 2003 | Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album | Won | |
| 2003 | Saturn Award for Best Actor | One Hour Photo | Won |
| 1998 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | Good Will Hunting | Won |
| 1998 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Good Will Hunting | Won |
| 1997 | Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | The Birdcage | Won |
| 1994 | Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Mrs. Doubtfire | Won |
| 1994 | MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance | Mrs. Doubtfire | Won |
| 1993 | MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance | Aladdin | Won |
| 1993 | Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor | Aladdin | Won |
| 1992 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | The Fisher King | Won |
| 1991 | Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award | Won | |
| 1990 | National Board of Review Award for Best Actor | Awakenings | Won |
| 1989 | Grammy Award for Best Album for Children | Pecos Bill | Won |
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| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album | Good Morning, Vietnam | Won |
| 1988 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Good Morning, Vietnam | Won |
| 1988 | Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album | A Night at the Met | Won |
| 1988 | Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program | Won | |
| 1987 | Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program | Carol, Carl, Whoopi and Robin | Won |
| 1980 | Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album | Won | |
| 1979 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Mork & Mindy | Won |
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 2014 | Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | The Butler | Nominated |
| 2010 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Nominated |
| 2004 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture | One Hour Photo | Nominated |
| 2002 | Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor | One Hour Photo | Nominated |
| 2002 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award | Death to Smoochy | Nominated |
| 2002 | Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album | Nominated | |
| 1999 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor | Bicentennial Man | Nominated |
| 1999 | Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy | Patch Adams | Nominated |
| 1998 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | Good Will Hunting | Nominated |
| 1998 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Good Will Hunting | Nominated |
| 1997 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Good Will Hunting | Nominated |
| 1997 | MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance | The Birdcage | Nominated |
| 1997 | MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo | The Birdcage | Nominated |
| 1996 | Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program | Nominated | |
| 1994 | MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance | Mrs. Doubtfire | Nominated |
| 1993 | Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Mrs. Doubtfire | Nominated |
| 1992 | Academy Award for Best Actor | The Fisher King | Nominated |
| 1991 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | The Fisher King | Nominated |
| 1990 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Dead Poets Society | Nominated |
| 1990 | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | Dead Poets Society | Nominated |
| 1990 | David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor | Dead Poets Society | Nominated |
| 1990 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama | Awakenings | Nominated |
| 1989 | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | Good Morning, Vietnam | Nominated |
| 1988 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Good Morning, Vietnam | Nominated |
| 1988 | Grammy Award for Best Album for Children | Nominated | |
| 1988 | Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album | Nominated | |
| 1979 | Grammy Award for Best New Artist | Nominated | |
| 1979 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Mork & Mindy | Nominated |
Discography
1 release| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | A Night at the Met | Album |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Valerie Velardi (1978 to 1988, divorced), Marsha Garces (1989 to 2010, divorced) and Susan Schneider (2011 to 2014, ended by death). He was the father of Zelda Williams, and has 3 children in total. Education on record includes Juilliard School, finishing in 1976; Redwood High School, finishing in 1969; and Durham College.
Robin Williams Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Robin Williams at the time of death?
Robin Williams died on 11 August 2014 at the age of 63. He was born on 21 July 1951.
What is Robin Williams known for?
Robin Williams was known for playing Peter Pan in Hook (1991).
What is Robin Williams’s nationality?
Robin Williams was American, born in Chicago.
Who was Robin Williams married to?
Robin Williams’s marriages on record are to Susan Schneider (2011 to 2014), Marsha Garces (1989 to 2010) and Valerie Velardi (1978 to 1988).
What is Robin Williams’s net worth?
Robin Williams’s net worth is estimated at $100 million (2014 figure).
Has Robin Williams won any awards?
Yes. 23 awards are on record, including Disney Legends (2009).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q83338), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Eva Rinaldi · CC BY-SA 2.0
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