Person · Actor
Robin Williams
A brilliant and unpredictable force in entertainment, Robin Williams dazzles audiences with his unmatched improvisational genius and emotional depth, leaving an indelible mark on comedy and film.
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- Writer
- Producer
In short · Acted for six decades — 122 credits, 3 Golden Globe Award wins.
Remembered for
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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story(2024)
Self - Actor and friend
Commitment to Life(2023)
Self
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up(2022)
Self (archive footage)
Eye of the Storm(2021)
Self
Zack Snyder's Justice League(2021)
visual effects production manager
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU(2020)
(archive footage)
Recent & in release
- Award win
Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Actor in a Supporting Role
- Award win
Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
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Biography
Robin McLaurin Williams was an American actor and comedian known for his improvisational talent and ability to create a wide array of characters across both comedic and dramatic roles. He received numerous awards throughout his career, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, five Grammy Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2005, he was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award for his contributions to the entertainment industry.
Filmography · 82 of 82
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Actor
76 creditsGreat Hearts of Courage(2015)
Narrator
TV
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn(2014)
Henry Altmann
Film
Boulevard(2014)
Nolan Mack
Film
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb(2014)
Theodore Roosevelt
Film
Robin Williams - Live Across Australia(2014)
Robin Williams
Film
A Merry Friggin' Christmas(2014)
Virgil Mitchler
Film
The Crazy Ones(2013)
Actor
TV
The Face of Love(2013)
Roger Stillman
Film
The Big Wedding(2013)
Father Moinighan
Film
The Butler(2013)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Film
Happy Feet Two(2011)
Lovelace
Film
Looking for Lenny(2011)
comedian
Film
Old Dogs(2009)
Dan
Film
World's Greatest Dad(2009)
Lance
Film
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian(2009)
Teddy Roosevelt
Film
License to Wed(2007)
Reverend Frank
Film
August Rush(2007)
Maxwell "Wizard" Wallace
Film
Man of the Year(2006)
Tom Dobbs
Film
RV(2006)
Bob Munro
Film
The Night Listener(2006)
Gabriel Noone
Film
Happy Feet(2006)
Ramon / Lovelace (voice)
Film
Night at the Museum(2006)
Teddy Roosevelt
Film
The Big White(2005)
Paul Barnell
Film
Robots(2005)
Fender
Film
The Final Cut(2004)
Alan Hakman
Film
House of D(2004)
Pappass
Film
Death to Smoochy(2002)
Rainbow Randolph
Film
One Hour Photo(2002)
Seymour Parrish
Film
Insomnia(2002)
Walter Finch
Film
A.I. Artificial Intelligence(2001)
Dr. Know (voice)
Film
Other crew
6 creditsZack Snyder's Justice League(2021)
visual effects production manager
Film
Justice League(2017)
visual effects coordinator
Film
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice(2016)
visual effects coordinator
Film
Man of Steel(2013)
visual effects assistant coordinator (as Robin N. Williams)
Film
Fast Five(2011)
Robin WilliamsRobin Williamssecond assistant accountant (as Robin Nicole Williams)
Film
Idiocracy(2006)
accounting clerk (as Robin Nicole Williams)
Film
Awards & Nominations
3 wins · 8 nominationsPrimetime Emmy Award
- Nom2008Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series — Robin Williams
More awards & festivals (10) — regional academies & film-festival prizes
Golden Globe Awards
- Won2005Golden Globe — Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
- Nom2004Golden Globe — Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
- Nom1997Golden Globe — Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
- Won1994Golden Globe — Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nom1993Golden Globe — Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nom1990Golden Globe — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
Academy Awards
- Won1997Oscar — Actor in a Supporting Role
- Nom1991Oscar — Actor in a Leading Role
- Nom1989Oscar — Actor in a Leading Role
- Nom1987Oscar — Actor in a Leading Role
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Additional credits40Show
Non-headline appearances — talk-show, awards-show, panel, and archive-footage credits, kept separate from the main filmography.
- Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve StorySelf - Actor and friend · 2024
- Commitment to LifeSelf · 2023
- The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-UpSelf (archive footage) · 2022
- Eye of the StormSelf · 2021
- The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU(archive footage) · 2020
- Dermot Bannon's Incredible HomesSelf - Architect · 2019
- Robin Williams: Come Inside My MindSelf · 2018
- Photo Number 6Self - Guest Presenter · 2018
- Unreal EstateSelf - Architect · 2016
- ChanceTVSelf · 2016
- Reflecting On A Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years LaterSelf · 2012
- Inside ComedySelf · 2012
- CuriositySelf · 2011
- Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the ImpossibleSelf · 2010
- Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)Self · 2010
- Dreams with Sharp TeethSelf · 2008
- Starz Inside: Ladies or GentlemenSelf · 2008
- Certifiably JonathanSelf · 2007
- Dawn French's Boys Who Do ComedySelf · 2007
- Shrink RapSelf · 2007
- Cannes: All AccessSelf · 2007
- The Pixar StorySelf (archive footage) · 2007
- JoJo: The Pop PrincessSelf · 2006
- Emmanuel's GiftSelf · 2005
- Nos Bastidores de HollywoodSelf (archive footage) · 2005
- Sit Down Comedy with David SteinbergSelf - Guest · 2005
- Up for GrabsSelf · 2004
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self (5 Episodes) · 2003
- Get BruceSelf · 1999
- Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 YearsSelf · 1999
- Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest (4 Episodes) · 1993
- The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf (6 Episodes) · 1992
- Dame Edna's HollywoodSelf · 1991
- I'm from HollywoodSelf · 1989
- Saturday Night Live: 15th AnniversarySelf · 1989
- LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest (1 Episode) · 1988
- The Max Headroom ShowSelf · 1985
- E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie VisitorsSelf (host) · 1982
- The Billy Crystal Comedy HourSelf · 1982
- Late Night with David LettermanSelf - Guest (1 Episode) · 1982
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