Robin Williams
Actor, Comedian
Birthdate: Jul 21, 1951
High School: Redwood High School
Yearbooks: 1969
Yearbook photos of Robin Williams from Redwood High School
Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter. He graduated with the class of 1969 from Redwood High School in Larkspur, California. In high school, he was part of the cross country team, track and field, and soccer teams. He was also part of the drama department which helped him to overcome his shyness. He first rose to fame in 1978 when he played the role of Mork the alien in the television series Mork & Mindy. His acting career boasted films such as Good Morning Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Good Will Hunting, Hook, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, Night at the Museum, and Happy Feet.
Awards:
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy in Mork & Mindy, 1978
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy in Good Morning, Vietnam, 1987
- Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program in Carol and Carl and Whoopi and Robin, 1987
- Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program in ABC Presents A Royal Gala, 1988
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy in The Fisher King, 1991
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy in Mrs. Doubtfire, 1993
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in Good Will Hunting, 1997
- Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album on Live 2002, 2003
Source: Wikipedia
