Robin Williams was born on July 21, 1951. Today, we remember the late actor’s life with these photos.
Robin Williams, born July 21, 1951, was an American actor and comedian. Robin was beloved by fans across the globe, and created some of the most iconic roles in the contemporary film canon. Robin got his training at the prestigious Juilliard school.
Robin rose to fame on the TV series Mork & Mindy before catapulting through his standup career and earning larger roles in film. In 1982, he starred in the film The World According to Garp, alongside Oscar-nominee Glenn Close. From there, he starred in memorable films like Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Hook, Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Birdcage, Good Will Hunting and so many more.
Over the course of his career, Robin earned a slew of honors and awards for his work in TV and film. Most notably, he was nominated for four Academy awards, winning his fourth nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Good Will Hunting.
Sadly, on August 11, 2014, Robin died at the age of 63 by suicide after struggling with depression for most of his life.
To see more images of the beloved actor, continue through the gallery by scrolling through the images below.
Robin Williams in ‘Night At The Museum’
Robin Williams with his wife Susan Schneider
Robin Williams in ‘Mrs Doubtfire’
Robin Williams during his ‘Weapons of Self Destruction’ concert
Robin Williams in ‘The Angriest Man in Brooklyn’
Robin Williams in a promotional photo for ‘The Crazy Ones’
Robin Williams doing standup
Robin Williams in a promotional photo for ‘Happy Feet 2’
Robin Williams in ‘Old Dogs’
Robin Williams in ‘RV: Runaway Vacation’
Robin Williams in ‘Good Will Hunting’
Robin Williams in ‘The Birdcage’
Robin Williams’ Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
