
Robin Williams
Cast · Writer · Director
- Born
- July 21, 1951 · Chicago, USA
- Died
- August 11, 2014
- Birth name
- Robin McLaurin Williams
“You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” Best known for his hilarious comedic roles with masterfully improvised dialogues, Robin Williams added an underlying melancholy to his performances that’s both heartbreaking and heartwarming. He often played eccentric and loud or humble and soft-spoken characters, showing a wide range of distinctive personalities. With an unbelievable command of both comedy and drama, he poured his heart and soul into every one of his parts, with the hope of making people’s lives a little brighter.
Awards
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 2010Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy SpecialRobin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 2008Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama SeriesLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
- WinnerAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2003Saturn Award · Best ActorOne Hour Photo
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 2003Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy ProgramRobin Williams Live on Broadway
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 2003Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music ProgramRobin Williams Live on Broadway
- NomineeAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2003Saturn Award · Best Supporting ActorInsomnia
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1999Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or MusicalPatch Adams
- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1998Oscar · Best Actor in a Supporting RoleGood Will Hunting
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1998Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureGood Will Hunting
- NomineeAnnie Awards 1998Annie · Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Male Performer in an Animated Television ProductionGreat Minds Think for Themselves
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1996Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music ProgramComic Relief VII
- NomineeAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 1996Saturn Award · Best ActorJumanji
- WinnerGolden Globes, USA 1994Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or MusicalMrs. Doubtfire
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1994Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama SeriesHomicide: Life on the Street
- WinnerAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 1993Saturn Award · Best Supporting ActorAladdin
- NomineeAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 1993Saturn Award · Best ActorToys
- WinnerGolden Globes, USA 1992Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or MusicalThe Fisher King
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1992Oscar · Best Actor in a Leading RoleThe Fisher King
- NomineeAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 1992Saturn Award · Best ActorThe Fisher King
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1991Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - DramaAwakenings
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1990Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - DramaDead Poets Society
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1990Oscar · Best Actor in a Leading RoleDead Poets Society
- NomineeBAFTA Awards 1990BAFTA Film Award · Best ActorDead Poets Society
- NomineeBAFTA Awards 1989BAFTA Film Award · Best ActorGood Morning, Vietnam
- WinnerGolden Globes, USA 1988Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or MusicalGood Morning, Vietnam
- WinnerPrimetime Emmy Awards 1988Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music ProgramABC Presents: A Royal Gala
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1988Oscar · Best Actor in a Leading RoleGood Morning, Vietnam
- WinnerPrimetime Emmy Awards 1987Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music ProgramCarol, Carl, Whoopi and Robin
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1985Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or MusicalMoscow on the Hudson
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1980Golden Globe · Best Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or MusicalMork & Mindy
- WinnerGolden Globes, USA 1979Golden Globe · Best Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or MusicalMork & Mindy
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1979Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesMork & Mindy