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Robin Williams

American actor and comedian (1951–2014)

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Robin McLaurin Williams was an American actor and comedian. Known for his improvisational skills and the wide variety of characters he created spontaneously and portrayed in drama and comedy films, he is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time. Williams received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and six Golden Globe Awards, as well as five Grammy Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. He was awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2005.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Chicago wd
Died
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Place of death
Tiburon wd
Citizenship
United States wd
Occupation
stand-up comedian, television actor, film actor, actor, comedian, film producer wd
Education
Juilliard School, Claremont McKenna College, Detroit Country Day School, Redwood High School, College of Marin, Durham College wd
Spouse
Valerie Velardi, Susan Schneider wd
Official website
robinwilliams.com wd
Social media
X (Twitter) · Facebook wd

Awards wd

  • Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (1998)
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (1994)
  • Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role (1998)
  • Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album (1988)
  • National Board of Review Award for Best Actor (1990)
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (1992)
  • Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (1997)
  • MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance (1993)
  • Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program (1987)
  • Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award (2005)
  • Disney Legends (2009)
  • Grammy Award for Best Album for Children (1989)
  • Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor (1993)
  • Saturn Award for Best Actor (2003)
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Questions

When was Robin Williams born?
Robin Williams was born on 21 July 1951 in Chicago.
Where did Robin Williams study?
Robin Williams was educated at Juilliard School, Claremont McKenna College, Detroit Country Day School, Redwood High School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Robin Williams · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q83338 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Robin Williams 2011a (2).jpg by Eva Rinaldi (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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"Robin Williams". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/robin-williams. Retrieved 14 November 2026.

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