It's All Meaningless
Robin Williams Story
Biography and Why
Robin McLaurin Williams was born on July 21, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. He studied political science for a brief period, before enrolling at Juilliard School to study theatre. After Julliard, he performed in nightclubs where he was discovered for the role of Mork on an episode of Happy Days. He was known for his improvisational skills.
On August 11, 2014, Williams took his own life. Earlier in his career he faced alcoholic and drug abuse. After he married actress Valerie Velardi, he became involved with other women. In his later, more recent years, Robin had developed health issues, such as shortness of breath, which caused him to cancel a few of his shows. It was later said that Robin Williams was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dimentia. After all his accomplishments and success, Robin Williams saw no need to live anymore.
His Accompishments
- Mork in Mork and Mindy
- Popeye in Popeye
- Adrian Cronauer in Good Morning, Vietnam
- Peter Banning/Peter Pan in Hook
- Genie in Aladdin
- Daniel Hillard/Euphegenia Doubtfire in Mrs. Doubtfire
- Allan Parish in Jumanji
- Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting
- 1987: Golden Globe Award for Best Actor
- 1988: Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
- 1987: Emmy Award
- 1988: Emmy Award:
- 1989: Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album