Robin Williams was an American actor and comedian renowned for his television, film, and stage performances in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Known for his extraordinary improvisational skills and wide-ranging acting abilities, he took on significant roles in both comedy and drama genres.

Robin McLaurin Williams was born on 21 July 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the great-grandson of Anselm J. McLaurin, a former governor and senator of Mississippi. His mother, Laurie McLaurin, was a former model from Mississippi; his father, Robert Fitzgerald Williams, was from Indiana and worked as an executive at Ford Motor Company.

He initially studied political science at Claremont Men's College, then began his theater training at the College of Marin. He was later accepted into the Juilliard School in New York, where he continued his theater education.

Williams first gained attention for his portrayal of the character "Mork from Ork" in a 1974 episode of Happy Days. This character was adapted into the television series Mork & Mindy, which premiered in 1978 and brought him widespread recognition. The series earned Williams a Golden Globe and became one of the foundational pillars of his television career.

Robin Williams took his first leading film role in Robert Altman’s Popeye (1980). Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous films across both comedy and drama genres.

His comedic performances, rooted in improvisation, earned him acclaim. Like his idol Jonathan Winters, he placed great emphasis on spontaneous delivery.

His dramatic roles also drew significant attention. Among his most notable films in this genre are:

• Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
• Dead Poets Society (1989)
• The Fisher King (1991)
• Good Will Hunting (1997)

For his performance in Good Will Hunting, he won the 1998 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

In family-oriented films, he reached broad audiences:

• Hook (1991)
• Aladdin (1992) (voice of the Genie)
• Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
• Jumanji (1995)
• Bicentennial Man (1999)
• Night at the Museum (2006)
• Night at the Museum trilogy (2006–2014)

These films were especially popular among children and families.

Other significant films aimed at adult audiences include:

• The World According to Garp (1982)
• Moscow on the Hudson (1984)
• Awakenings (1990)
• The Birdcage (1996)
• Insomnia (2002)
• Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
• Big Daddy (2009)
• Boulevard (2014)

Robin Williams was found dead in his home in Tiburon, California, on 11 August 2014. According to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call was received at 11:55 PDT; responders arrived at the scene at 12:00 and confirmed his death at 12:02. His passing triggered a global outpouring of grief. Local law enforcement stated that the 63-year-old Academy Award winner had died by suicide, hanging himself with a belt.

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• Best Supporting Actor: Good Will Hunting (1998)

• Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Good Morning, Vietnam (1988), The Fisher King (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1994)
• Cecil B. DeMille Award for Lifetime Achievement: 2005
• Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Mrs. Doubtfire (1994)

• Best Comedy Album: Reality... What a Concept (1980), A Night at the Met (1988), Good Morning, Vietnam (1989), Live 2002 (2003)
• Best Children’s Album: Pecos Bill (1989)

• Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program: A Carol Burnett Special (1987), ABC Presents a Royal Gala (1988)

• Disney Legend (2009)
• People’s Choice Awards
• MTV Movie Awards – Best Comedy Performance: Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire
• National Board of Review Award for Best Actor: Awakenings (1990)
• TV Land Awards, Nickelodeon Awards, and Writers Guild of America Awards