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Robin Williams World History
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Early Childhood
• Robin McLaurin Williams
• Born- July, 21 1951– Chicago, Illinois
• Father, Robert, executive for Ford Motor Company
• Mother, Laurie, retired fashion model
• Robin was bullied during his much of his childhood
• Had weight problems – Spent most of his time in his
parents’ house
Adolescent Years
• Eventually conquered his “fat” label – Went out for track and
wrestling
• Realized that his ability to make others laugh could help him gain respect from kids
• When Robin was 16, his father retired early
• The family moved to California– Graduated from
Redwood High School in 1969
• After high school, attended Claremont Men’s College– Studied political
science & played soccer
• Took improvisation classes
• Entered College of Marin to study acting
• Won a full scholarship to Juilliard College
• While at Julliard:– Studied with
Christopher Reeve & became lifelong friends
– Met his first wife, Valerie Velardi
Robin’s Career Beginning• Practiced stand up comedy
& left acting in pursuit of a career as a comedian
• In 1977, Williams won a spot on The Richard Pryor Show
• Got his first big break as “Mork” on Happy Days
• Sparked the show Mork and Mindy– Show earned him his first
Golden Globe in 1979
• 1980- Took the title role in Robert Altman's “Popeye”
• 1982- Williams battle with drugs and alcohol had negative effects on his personal life
Robin’s Career
• Robin did five more films before his first break-through role
• “Good Morning, Vietnam”– Earned first Academy
Award nomination & second Golden Globe win
• 1987- Valerie and Robin separate
• 1989- Williams marries Marsha Garces
• The same year Williams starred in “Dead Poet’s Society”– This earned him his
second Oscar nomination
Movie Madness
• 1991- Stars in “The Fisher King”- acclaimed as his best film to date
• Also starred in Steven Spielberg’s “Hook”
• Williams proved his skill as a voice actor in the 1992 film “Aladdin” as the Genie
Mrs. Doubtfire
• Wife Marsha runs across “Mrs. Doubtfire” script & suggests it to Robin
• Earned 200 million in the box office and a Golden Globe Award for Williams
• 1995- Received an Emmy nomination for a brief role in the TV programme Homicide: Life On The Streets
• Filmed “Jumanji” the same year
• Starred in the 1996 film “The Birdcage”
• The same year, Williams played the lead in “Jack”
• 1997 was a superb year for Robin
• The hit film “Flubber” started off the 1997 year
• “Good Will Hunting” earned Williams his first Academy Award– Best Actor in a
Supporting Role
Accomplishments• Academy Award
– Best Actor in a Supporting Role• “Good Will Hunting”
• Emmy Award – Best Individual Role in a
Variety or Music Program• Carol and Carl and Whoopi and
Robin
• Golden Globe Awards– Best Actor- Motion Picture,
Musical, or Comedy• Good Morning Vietnam• The Fisher King• Mrs. Doubtfire
• Golden Globe Awards– Best Actor in a Television
Comedy or Musical• Mork and Mindy
– Cecil B. DeMille Award• Grammy Awards– Best Comedy Album
• Reality…What a Concept• A Night at the Met• Good Morning, Vietnam
• Grammy Awards– Best Spoken Comedy
Album• Robin Williams- Live 2002
• Screen Actors Guild Awards– Best Cast in a Motion
Picture• The Birdcage
– Best Supporting Actor- Motion Picture• Good Will Hunting
• Numerous American Comedy Awards spanning three decades
Robin’s Legacy• Robin Williams is known
around the world for his entertaining skills.
• He is also involved in many philanthropic projects, including the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
• His works will undoubtedly continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.
Robin McLaurin Williams